Rwanda Energy Group

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Rwanda Energy Group Limited
Company typeParastatal
IndustryEnergy generation and distribution
Founded2014
Headquarters Kigali, Rwanda
Key people
Armand M. Zingiro (CEO) [1]
ProductsElectricity
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Rwanda Energy Group Limited (REG), is a government-owned holding company responsible for the import, export, procurement, generation, transmission, distribution and sale of electricity in Rwanda. It performs its functions through two wholly owned subsidiaries, (a) the Energy Utility Corporation Limited (EUCL) and the Energy Development Corporation Limited (EDCL). [2]

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History

On 31 January 2014, the Rwandan parliament enacted a law, splitting the Energy Water and Sanitation Authority (EWSA) into two separate entities: (a) the Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC) and (b) the Rwanda Energy Group Limited (REG). [2] REG was incorporated as holding company, with two subsidiaries, owned 100 percent (1) the Energy Development Corporation Limited (EDCL) and (2) the Energy Utility Corporation Limited (EUCL). REG was created in July 2014. [2]

Operations

EDCL is responsible for identifying energy generation sites, procuring land, contractors and necessary infrastructure to develop power stations. Its mandate includes working in close collaboration with independent power producers IPPs in the country. [2] EUCL is responsible for maintaining and improving power plants, transmission and distribution networks, as well as delivery of electrical energy to consumers at a sustainable fee. [2]

REG serves as coordinator and overseer of both corporations, which are free to carry out their day-to-day operation in accordance with their business plans and mandates. REG works closely with the Rwanda Ministry of Infrastructure to set and monitor national goals and objectives. [2]

Governance

Rwanda Energy Group Limited is overseen by a board of directors chaired by Dr. Didacienne Mukanyiligira. [3] The CEO of REG is Armand M. Zingiro, [4] formerly Managing Director of EUCL, a subsidiary company of REG.

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References

  1. Ashimwe, Edwin (4 September 2023). "Kagame appoints new Western Province governor, heads of govt institutions". New Times (Rwanda) . Kigali. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 REG (13 October 2017). "The History of Rwanda Energy Group". Kigali: Rwanda Energy Group Limited (REG). Retrieved 13 October 2017.
  3. REG (June 2020). "Rwanda Energy Group Limited: Board of Directors". Kigali: Rwanda Energy Group Limited (REG). Archived from the original on 14 July 2019. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  4. REG (4 September 2023). "Management". Kigali: Rwanda Energy Group Limited (REG). Retrieved 12 September 2023.

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