interconnection project links special interest links world bank infoshop uganda electricity transmission company ltd government of uganda national environmental management authority welcome welcome to our web site which provides information about key aspects of the hydroelectric power project proposed for the victoria nile river near the town of jinja in uganda . uganda has an acute shortage of electricity which is negatively affecting the nation s economy and the well being of its citizens . the bujagali hydropower project is a 250 megawatt power generating facility proposed by bujagali energy limited a company jointly owned by affiliates of sithe global power llc and the aga khan fund for economic development see about us . the project will preserve the environment while producing substantial benefits for uganda including increased electricity supply lower electricity costs improved air quality jobs for ugandan workers improvements for villages located nearby the bujagali hydropower project will comply with strict environmental and other regulatory requirements . the project was approved by the ugandan government the world bank group and other potential lenders in april 2007 and is under construction . an associated power transmission system the bujagali interconnection project is a separate proposal sponsored by uganda electricity transmission company limited that was also approved by the government and lenders see interconnection project . we have implemented an open collaborative public consultation program to maximize community awareness and opportunities for public involvement . see public consultation for more information on our community outreach program . see project overview for a summary of the bujagali hydropower facility . more detailed information is included in the key project documents section which includes links to important documents filed with the government of uganda and prospective lenders . thank you for your interest in this much needed energy facility . and please visit this web site in the future for updates on our progress . bujagali energy limited p.o. box 186 8 kms kayunga road kikubamutwe uganda tel 256 434 132532 3 fax 256 434 132534 office bel.co.ug