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Completion of 400-kilovolt Transmission Line from Chalinze to Dodoma

Latest Tanzania energy news · Completion of 400-kilovolt Transmission Line from Chali… explained · updated Aug 22, 2026 · energy news · power · electricity

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  • President Samia Suluhu Hassan has directed the Ministry of Energy and TANESCO to expedite the completion of power transmission infrastructure.
  • The 400-kilovolt transmission line from Chalinze to Dodoma is approximately 345 kilometers long.
  • The completion of this transmission line will enable electricity from the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Station to reach various regions including the Southern Highlands and Northern zones.
  • The new infrastructure will eliminate reliance on power facilities shared with the Standard Gauge Railway, allowing for dedicated power supply.
  • President Samia emphasized the importance of this project in creating business opportunities and boosting the national economy.

Latest news excerpts & sources: Completion of 400-kilovolt Transmission Line from Chali…

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President Samia specifically directed TANESCO and the Ministry of Energy to ensure timely completion of major transmission projects, including the 400-kilovolt transmission line from Chalinze to Dodoma, stretching about 345 kilometres.

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