Tata Power signs SPA for 120 MW ItezhiTezhi hydropower project in Zambia

Tata Power have entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Tata Africa Holdings (SA) (Pty) Ltd.for formalizing the acquisition of their 50% shareholding in ItezhiTezhi Power Corporation Ltd (ITPC).

ITPC, a 50-50 joint venture with the Zambian parastatal utility ZESCO Limited (ZESCO), is a special purpose vehicle which has been setup to build and operate a 120 MW hydro power plant in ItezhiTezhi district in Zambia. ITPC has a 25 year Power Purchase Agreement with ZESCO and is expected to commission the power plant by Q42015.

The closing will be subject various approvals and consents as required under applicable law.

Speaking on this development, Mr. Anil Sardana, CEO & Managing Director, Tata Power, stated, “We are happy to announce our formally acquiring this projectin Zambia from Tata Africa, which holds the shares as of now. We hope to leverage each of the African venture and our association to become a relevant local player in African Power system. Through this project, we hope to create value for the people of Zambia whilst maximizing shareholder value in line with our vision. We also hope that with this association we can look forward to forging further relationships in Zambia too”