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Guinea grid and water projects gain UK export finance

UKEF announced support for the coastal Conakry network and a regional water programme.

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UK Export Finance announced £129 million for Guinea’s La Cotiere Conakry electricity transmission project and £91 million for the Guinea Regional Water Project on 20 October.

Elecnor secured the electricity contract and Aqua Africa will deliver the water programme. The amounts describe project financing, rather than completed construction or expenditure already incurred.

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Guinea grid and water projects gain UK export finance

La Cotiere Conakry transmission financing129
Guinea Regional Water Project financing91
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