UGANDA-KARUMA-HYDROPOWER PLANT-FINAL UNIT-SYNCHRONIZATION

UGANDA-KARUMA-HYDROPOWER PLANT-FINAL UNIT-SYNCHRONIZATION

(240206) -- KIRYANDONGO, Feb. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 6, 2024 shows the facilities of the Chinese-built Karuma Hydropower Plant in Kiryandongo, Uganda. Uganda on Tuesday successfully launched the last unit of six turbines at the Chinese-built Karuma Hydropower Plant and synchronized it on the national grid, the country's electricity generation agency said. TO GO WITH "Final unit of Chinese-built power plant in Uganda connected to national grid" (Photo by Wang Jian/Xinhua)

(COP28)Xinhua Headlines: What has China done to address global climate challenges

(COP28)Xinhua Headlines: What has China done to address global climate challenges

(231130) -- DUBAI, Nov. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese engineer interacts with local workers at Karuma Hydropower Plant in Kiryandongo, Uganda, on Aug. 21, 2023. (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua)

UGANDA-CHINA-BRI-DEVELOPMENT

UGANDA-CHINA-BRI-DEVELOPMENT

(231018) -- KAMPALA, Oct. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 21, 2023 shows the Karuma dam at Karuma Hydropower Plant in Kiryandongo, Uganda. TO GO WITH "Feature: 10 years on, Uganda reaps benefits from China's BRI" (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua)

UGANDA-CHINA-BRI-DEVELOPMENT

UGANDA-CHINA-BRI-DEVELOPMENT

(231018) -- KAMPALA, Oct. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese engineer interacts with local workers at Karuma Hydropower Plant in Kiryandongo, Uganda, on Aug. 21, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: 10 years on, Uganda reaps benefits from China's BRI" (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua)

UGANDA-CHINA-BRI-DEVELOPMENT

UGANDA-CHINA-BRI-DEVELOPMENT

(231018) -- KAMPALA, Oct. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Workers talk at Karuma Hydropower Plant in Kiryandongo, Uganda, on Aug. 21, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: 10 years on, Uganda reaps benefits from China's BRI" (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua)

Chinese-built power plant helps Ugandan woman fulfill dream

STORY: Chinese-built power plant helps Ugandan woman fulfill dream DATELINE: Sept. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:55 LOCATION: KIRYANDONGO, Uganda CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the power plant 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (ENGLISH): SYLVIA MWAGALE, Electrical Engineer, Karuma Hydro Power Plant 3. various of the power plant 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (ENGLISH): SYLVIA MWAGALE, Electrical Engineer, Karuma Hydro Power Plant STORYLINE: As dawn breaks, Sylvia Mwagale, quickly prepares herself to head to work, deep 150 meters underground. Mwagale must get there by 8 o'clock in order to meet her Chinese supervisors at the 600 MegaWatt (MW) Karuma Hydro Power Plant, constructed by a Chinese company. Mwagale is among the thousands of local employees who have gained knowledge and skills from this mega project. SOUNDBITE 1 (ENGLISH): SYLVIA MWAGALE, Electrical Engineer, Karuma Hydro Power Plant "Engineer has been my passion ever since I was little, literally, my parents told me I would fix things. You would find me on torches, on radios

Chinese-built power plant in Uganda launches fourth turbine set, moving closer to completion

STORY: Chinese-built power plant in Uganda launches fourth turbine set, moving closer to completion DATELINE: Aug. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:45 LOCATION: KIRYANDONGO, Uganda CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Karuma Hydropower Plant and the power line 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DING TUQIANG, Project manager of Sinohydro Corporation Ltd., the construction contractor 3. various of engineers inspecting the rolling turbine 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ALBERT BYARUHANGA, Project Manager, Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL) STORYLINE: Chinese-built Karuma Hydropower Plant, in north-central Uganda's Kiryandongo District, has successfully launched the fourth of its six turbine sets and synchronized it to the national grid, taking the project one step closer to completion. Ding Tuqiang, project manager of Sinohydro Corporation Ltd., the construction contractor, told Xinhua that Monday's launch of the fourth turbine was a success, and the remaining two sets will be launched before the end of the y

UGANDA-CHINESE CONSTRUCTED-HYDROPOWER PLANT-SYNCHRONIZATION

UGANDA-CHINESE CONSTRUCTED-HYDROPOWER PLANT-SYNCHRONIZATION

(230822) -- KIRYANDONGO, Aug. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Albert Byaruhanga (L), project manager of the plant on behalf of the owner, Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd., talks with his colleagues at Karuma Hydropower Plant in Kiryandongo, Uganda, on Aug. 21, 2023. TO GO WITH "Chinese-built power plant in Uganda launches fourth turbine set, moving closer to completion" (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua)

UGANDA-CHINESE CONSTRUCTED-HYDROPOWER PLANT-SYNCHRONIZATION

UGANDA-CHINESE CONSTRUCTED-HYDROPOWER PLANT-SYNCHRONIZATION

(230822) -- KIRYANDONGO, Aug. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Engineers are seen at Karuma Hydropower Plant in Kiryandongo, Uganda, on Aug. 21, 2023. TO GO WITH "Chinese-built power plant in Uganda launches fourth turbine set, moving closer to completion" (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua)

UGANDA-CHINESE CONSTRUCTED-HYDROPOWER PLANT-SYNCHRONIZATION

UGANDA-CHINESE CONSTRUCTED-HYDROPOWER PLANT-SYNCHRONIZATION

(230822) -- KIRYANDONGO, Aug. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Albert Byaruhanga, project manager of the plant on behalf of the owner, Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd., speaks during an interview with Xinhua at Karuma Hydropower Plant in Kiryandongo, Uganda, on Aug. 21, 2023. TO GO WITH "Chinese-built power plant in Uganda launches fourth turbine set, moving closer to completion" (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua)

CHINA-BUILT PROJECTS-WSJ REPORT-REINVESTIGATION

CHINA-BUILT PROJECTS-WSJ REPORT-REINVESTIGATION

(230222) -- KIRYANDONGO, Feb. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 4, 2023 shows the Karuma dam at the Karuma hydropower plant in Kiryandongo, Uganda. TO GO WITH "Reinvestigation: WSJ report on China-built mega-projects untrue, biased" (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua)

CHINA-BUILT PROJECTS-WSJ REPORT-REINVESTIGATION

CHINA-BUILT PROJECTS-WSJ REPORT-REINVESTIGATION

(230222) -- KIRYANDONGO, Feb. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 4, 2023 shows the Karuma dam at the Karuma hydropower plant in Kiryandongo, Uganda. TO GO WITH "Reinvestigation: WSJ report on China-built mega-projects untrue, biased" (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua)

CHINA-BUILT PROJECTS-WSJ REPORT-REINVESTIGATION

CHINA-BUILT PROJECTS-WSJ REPORT-REINVESTIGATION

(230222) -- KIRYANDONGO, Feb. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People work inside the main switchyard at the Karuma hydropower plant in Kiryandongo, Uganda, on Feb. 4, 2023. TO GO WITH "Reinvestigation: WSJ report on China-built mega-projects untrue, biased" (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua)

CHINA-BUILT PROJECTS-WSJ REPORT-REINVESTIGATION

CHINA-BUILT PROJECTS-WSJ REPORT-REINVESTIGATION

(230222) -- KIRYANDONGO, Feb. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Solomon Acaye (R), who leads a construction team, works with his colleagues at the Karuma hydropower plant in Kiryandongo, Uganda, on Feb. 5, 2023. TO GO WITH "Reinvestigation: WSJ report on China-built mega-projects untrue, biased" (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua)

Xinhua Headlines: China-Africa collaboration boosts Africa's green development

Xinhua Headlines: China-Africa collaboration boosts Africa's green development

(220411) -- ADDIS ABABA, April 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Nov. 8, 2020 shows the Karuma Hydro Power Plant under construction in Kiryandongo, Uganda. (Xinhua/Zhang Gaiping)

Xinhua Headlines: China-Africa collaboration boosts Africa's green development

Xinhua Headlines: China-Africa collaboration boosts Africa's green development

(220411) -- ADDIS ABABA, April 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on Nov. 2, 2020 shows the Karuma Hydro Power Plant under construction along the Nile River in Kiryandongo, Uganda. (Xinhua/Jia Junwei)