The Mamfe Hydropower Project stands as a testament to technical excellence, innovation, and strategic collaboration. To deliver a project of this magnitude, Mamfe Hydropower Company has forged strong partnerships with reputable engineering, research, and regulatory institutions both within Cameroon and internationally. These partnerships ensure that every stage — from feasibility to commissioning — adheres to world-class standards and sustainable energy practices.
In line with our commitment to technical precision, Mamfe Hydropower Company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with FICHTNER Consulting Engineers, based in Stuttgart, Germany.
FICHTNER serves as Owner’s Engineers, providing technical oversight and engineering expertise throughout the feasibility studies and construction phases. Their role extends to project planning, quality assurance, and compliance with international hydropower development benchmarks.
A joint technical program has been launched to coordinate study timelines and align field operations with the upcoming dry season schedule.
Power evacuation and grid integration form a vital component of this project. To this end, the Mamfe Hydropower Company is in active collaboration with SONATREL, Cameroon’s National Electricity Transport Corporation.
This partnership ensures seamless interconnection of generated power into the Southern Interconnected Grid (RIS) and supports national efforts to strengthen energy reliability and accessibility. Discussions are ongoing with SONATREL’s senior management to finalize the transmission line design and right-of-way planning.
The foundation of a successful hydropower project lies in accurate geological and hydrological understanding.
We are working closely with IRGM, the National Institute for Geological and Mining Research, for the provision of hydro-sedimentation, bathymetry, and geophysical analysis.
Through this collaboration, IRGM provides advanced technical equipment and expert studies to guide dam design, river flow analysis, and long-term sediment management.
A partnership agreement is being finalized to solidify this technical engagement ahead of the next dry season.
Mamfe Hydropower Company has also engaged with LABOGENIE, Cameroon’s National Civil Engineering Laboratory, as a strategic technical partner.
LABOGENIE contributes its extensive civil and structural engineering expertise to ensure that the dam and auxiliary infrastructure meet both national and international engineering standards.
This collaboration plays a key role in quality assurance, material testing, and geotechnical verification during the design and early construction stages.
To enhance real-time environmental monitoring, the project has partnered with OTT Hydromet, a leading German manufacturer of hydrological equipment.
An application has been submitted to the Telecommunications Regulatory Board (ART) for authorization to deploy automatic water recorders (Ecolog 1000) at key hydrological stations across the Manyu River basin.
Once approved, these instruments — deployed by IRGM hydrologists — will enable data-driven water management and flood monitoring.
Each partnership underpins a core principle of the Mamfe Hydropower Project: collaboration for sustainable impact.
By combining international engineering excellence with local institutional strength, the project is establishing a blueprint for modern hydropower development in Cameroon.
Together, these partnerships ensure that Mamfe Hydropower Company not only delivers reliable energy but also fosters knowledge transfer, innovation, and national development.
