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Remy’s words of welcome HUBER – General Manager CGHV

« Tonga Soa, Bienvenue, Welcome on our website

We’re delighted to welcome you and share with you any information you may need on the Volobe amont hydroelectric project.

The Volobe Project is moving towards completion, and the time has come for us to offer you an interactive communication space to help you get to know and understand this major energy infrastructure project, developed in Public-Private Partnership with the Malagasy government. One of our commitments is to provide as many people as possible with reliable, high-quality information on the Project.

On this platform, you’ll find information on the foundations of the Compagnie Générale d’Hydroélectricité de Volobe (CGHV), as well as the opportunity to follow CGHV news and, if you need it, to get in touch with us more easily for fruitful and rewarding exchanges before the construction work begins on the Volobe amont hydroelectric scheme and its associated infrastructure, an essential prerequisite for providing JIRAMA with a large quantity of reliable electrical energy at a more competitive cost, as quickly as possible and in line with our socio-environmental commitments, we need to redouble our efforts and work hand in hand with everyone with these same objectives in mind: CGHV employees, shareholders, technical and financial partners, local communities and authorities, regional and national government departments, civil society and the Malagasy state. Let’s all form a winning team for the development of Madagascar and its people!

Enjoy your visit to our website ! »

Better – Greener –Together

Welcome to the Compagnie Générale Hydroélectrique de Volobe (CGHV) website. As one of the key stakeholders in Madagascar’s energy transition, we are committed to being a landmark private hydroelectric company serving Madagascar’s progress.

Our mission : to produce clean electricity while at the same time generating socio-economic value through initiatives that sustainably transform the lives of local neighbourhoods. We manage the challenges involved in setting up the various infrastructures legally and in compliance with international standards and best practices. Together, we are building a green energy future for Madagascar through solid partnerships.

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Sustainable, efficient production serving the entire population

Project inputs

We aim to sustainably transform Madagascar by promoting multi-dimensional inclusiveness in all project processes: energy, infrastructure and socio-economic growth.

Productivity

With an average production capacity of 750 GWH/year,, Volobe Amont will generate electricity that meets approximately 35% of current national consumption. We are gradually contributing to the country’s energy independence.

Beneficiaries

Nearly 360,000 households – the equivalent of 2 million persons – will have access to reliable electricity, improving their quality of life.

Decarbonization

A significant contribution to the climate change effort, by significantly reducing GHG emissions. Following the project study, 15 million tons of CO2 emissions will be avoided thanks to the operationalization of the Volobe Amont hydropower plant.

Our commitment to sustainability and inclusiveness

The Volobe Amont project embodies a model of public-private partnership, designed to make Madagascar’s energy transition a reality. By promoting renewable energies, we are helping to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and lay the foundations for a cleaner, more resilient energy future.

Through the Volobe amont hydroelectric scheme, we will produce sustainable energy to electrify several areas of the country, while supporting the socio-economic growth of local communities.

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Inclusive impact

Beyond our main mission – to produce green, sustainable energy, we aim to transform local socio-economic dynamics.

Through :

Enhancing skills during the various phases of the project, particularly the building and exploitation phases.
Training and skills-building programs to prepare local residents for sustainable opportunities.
Strengthening local infrastructure, such as roads and basic facilities.

A step forward

Energy is a central pillar of economic and social development. With Volobe amont, we are paving the way for an improvement that will affect many areas :

Access to reliable electricity, a catalyst for education, health and local entrepreneurship.
Revitalization of the local economic fabric.
A potential reduction in long-term energy production costs, boosting business competitiveness.
A model for national energy transition, with reduced negative impact on the environment.

We listen to you

Transparency and access to information are at the core of our approach. We are committed to keeping you informed about the main stages of the project and to providing you with clarifications on the various issues related to the project, the impacts and the spin-offs on the communities.

Who is GCHV?

Compagnie Générale Hydroélectrique de Volobe (CGHV) is a stakeholder in Madagascar’s energy transition. It has been mandated by the Malagasy government to develop, build and operate the Volobe amont hydroelectric power plant.
We are a limited company under Malagasy law created in 2016 and headquartered at Galaxy Andraharo Kube B, 1st floor, Antananarivo.

We are developing the Volobe amont project as part of a public-private partnership, alongside our internationally renowned shareholders, Axian and Africa50.

What are our objectives?

Produce clean electricity from renewable sources to meet Madagascar’s growing needs.
Facilitate the installation of the necessary infrastructure to improve access to electricity for local communities.
Support the local socio-economic dynamic by creating positive impacts for the local population.

How does CGHV contribute to improving life in the local community?

We are implementing several initiatives to help improve the quality of life of local communities :

Job creation in all project processes.
Improving local economic infrastructures as defined in our local development plan.
Implementation of skills enhancement programs to promote the employability and autonomy of project-affected and vulnerable people.
Investment in social projects to support education, health and community well-being.

How does the local community contribute to the project's success?

The success of the Volobe project depends on a close partnership with local communities. Their participation is essential to :

Maintain respect for mutual commitments throughout the process
Ensure constructive dialogue based on respect for laws, rights and culture
Maintain social ownership of the project by working hand-in-hand with local people to tackle challenges together and maximize benefits for all.
Implement partnerships that meet the needs of common interests, such as education, health, sustainable natural resource management and environmental preservation programs.