Ethiopia says cross-border electricity trade infrastructure completed as Eastern Africa Power Pool considers governance reforms

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Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) says infrastructure needed to facilitate cross-border electricity trade in Eastern Africa has been completed, as member states of the Eastern Africa Power Pool (EAPP) meet in Addis Abeba to discuss governance reforms aimed at strengthening regional power integration.

The announcement was made by Engineer Ashebir Balcha, Chief Executive Officer of EEP and Chairperson of the EAPP Executive Committee, during the 37th Special Meeting of the EAPP Steering Committee, which is being held in Addis Abeba.

According to EEP, the meeting is considering proposed amendments to the intergovernmental and inter-institutional Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), as well as related governance documents submitted by member states.

Addressing delegates, Ashebir said the completion of infrastructure required for cross-border electricity trade marks a significant step toward enhancing regional power integration.

He said EAPP member states will work to address electricity shortages across the region by ensuring a reliable and sustainable electricity supply, while strengthening cooperation through the joint development of energy infrastructure.

Source: Eastern Africa Power Pool