| Kikonge Hydroelectric Power Station | |
| Location Map: | Tanzania#Africa#World |
| Location Map Size: | 270px |
| Location Map Caption: | Location in Tanzania |
| Coordinates: | -10.5081°N 34.7294°W |
| Country: | Tanzania |
| Location: | Ruvuma Region |
| Purpose: | Power, irrigation & flood control |
| Status: | P |
| Owner: | TANESCO |
| Dam Crosses: | Ruhuhu River |
| Dam Volume: | 6000000000m2 |
| Plant Commission: | 2025 (Expected) |
| Plant Capacity: | 300MW |
Kikonge Hydroelectric Power Station project is a proposed 300MW hydroelectric dam in Ruvuma Region, Tanzania.[1]
The power station and the associated dam and water reservoir would be located in the Kikonge area in the Ruvuma Region in south-western Tanzania.[1] This is approximately 130km (80miles), by road, north-west of Songea, the regional headquarters.[2] This is about 625km (388miles), by road, south-west of Dodoma, Tanzania's capital.[3]
In August 2016, the government of Tanzania secured partial funding from the African Development Bank for a pre-feasibility study for a dam across Ruhuhu River, with a reservoir of 6000000000m2[1] and capable of generating 300MW of electricity.[4] As part of the development, a high voltage transmission line, an irrigation scheme, and an agro-business development are also planned.[5] The pre-feasibility study is expected to last 22 months and the power station, if developed, is expected online in 2025.[1]