Nyagak III Hydro Power Plant to be commissioned
Nyagak III hydro Project ready for commissioning
This Friday 1st August 2025 the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development through UEGCL will officially switch on the 6.6 MW Nyagak III Hydropower Plant
About Nyagak III
The 6.6 MW Nyagak III Small Hydropower Project (SHPP) is located on the Nyagak River in Zombo District, North-western Uganda, approximately 15 km from Paidha Town Council in Alindi village, Amei Parish, Paidha Sub County. The project was developed and implemented through a private-public partnership (PPP), which originated the constitution of a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) called GENMAX Nyagak Ltd (GENMAX) formed between the public partner; UEGCL (30% share of the PPP and SPV); and Private partner: Hydromax Ltd, together with Dott Services Ltd (70% share of the PPP and SPV).
GENMAX Nyagak Limited is in charge of the design, construction and operation of the plant for a period of 20 years after which the plant shall be transferred back to UEGCL.
