MHI Selected to Provide Technical Support and Operational Monitoring Services to Cahora Bassa Hydropower

The Governments of Mozambique (GoM) and Portugal (GoP) signed agreements on November 27, 2007 transferring the majority ownership and control of Hidroeléctrica de Cahora Bassa (HCB) from GoP to GoM. MHI was selected in November 2007 to provide technical support services and operational monitoring services for up to five years to ensure that the facilities continue to be operated at a high standard of safety and reliability. The work includes the provision of engineering support for development of additional capacity, management and environmental advisory services, and training services.