Bujagali Hydropower Project
The Bujagali Hydropower Project, owned by Bujagali Energy Limited (‘BEL’), is a 250 – Megawatt power-generating facility located on the Victoria Nile River near the Town of Jinja in Uganda. Before its commissioning, the average load shedding in Uganda was 12 hours per day. Like other countries in Africa, Uganda’s economy had been constrained by inadequate electricity supply which stifled the growth of industries.
Environmental Responsibility
Mitigation & monitoring measures
At Bujagali Energy Limited (“BEL”), environmental stewardship is core to our business. We fully appreciate the importance of the Victoria Nile River and its environs as an invaluable natural resource. Thus we are committed to preserving and enhancing the area near the hydropower project for sustainable development of the current and future generations.
Benefits for the national economy and local communities
Economic & Social Benefits
Bujagali has supported economic growth and job creation as well as enhanced Uganda's competitiveness.