Burundi Ministry of Energy and Mines

Ministry of Hydraulics, Energy and Mines
Coat of Arms of Burundi
Ministry overview
TypeMinistry
JurisdictionGovernment of Burundi
HeadquartersROHERO I,
venue de la REVOLUTION
Bujumbura, Burundi
Minister responsible
  • Hon. Ibrahim Uwizeye
Deputy Minister responsible
  • MSc. Claudine SHURWERYIMANA
Ministry executive

  • Ministry of Hydraulics, Energy and Mines
WebsiteHomepage

The Burundi Ministry of Energy and Mines also known as the Ministry of Hydraulics, Energy and Mines is responsible for managing energy development and distribution in Burundi. The main function of the Ministry of Energy and Mines include: design and implement the National policy in energy, geology and Mines; promote geological research and mining industry activities; developing and implementing policies related to electricity, minerals, petroleum and petroleum products. The current Cabinet Minister of Energy is Hon. Ibrahim Uwizeye,[1] Jiji and Mulembwe Hydropower Project (PHJIMU),[2][3] Hydro-Electric Plant Mpanda, Hydro-Electric Plant Kabu 16, Hydro-Electric Plant Rusumo falls, Kagu Project, Ruzizi III, Ruvyironza, Hydro-Electric Plant in Kirasa-Karonge, Peat Power Project.[4]

  1. ^ "Ministere de L'Hydraulique, de L'Energie et des Mines" (in French). Retrieved 2021-08-10.
  2. ^ "Development Projects : BI-Jiji and Mulembwe Hydropower - P133610". World Bank. Retrieved 2021-08-10.
  3. ^ "Burundi: l'exécution du projet hydroélectrique de Jiji-Mulembwe (49,5 MW) confiée à CMC et Orascom". Energies Media (in French). 2018-10-20. Retrieved 2021-08-10.
  4. ^ Barba, Julien (2018-01-05). "The electricity sector in Burundi: a place for renewable energy in the great lakes region?". Lexology. Retrieved 2021-08-10.