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In the Republic of the Congo, the acquisition in 2007 of the M’Boundi onshore field allowed eni to develop an access to energy model on a large scale. In addition to the Djeno electric power station (CED), whose capacity doubled in 2009 from 25 to 50 MW, in 2010 eni built the Congo electric power station (CEC) with an installed capacity of 300 MW. Both of the Congolese power stations are fuelled by gas from the M’Boundi field and were added as part of a programme which also provides for the renewal and reconstruction of the high voltage national network between Pointe Noire and Brazzaville (550 km) and the development of the electricity distribution network in the city of Pointe Noire. Today Pointe Noire’s energy is supplied entirely by the CEC power station, whereas the surplus power that is not used at Pointe Noire is passed on to Brazzaville through the modernized high voltage network. eni’s project has enabled the widespread distribution of electricity and the installation of street lighting in Pointe Noire. In the last three years demand for electricity in the city has increased by 60%, passing from 80 to 130 MW. The project has enabled supply to be extended to cover an area inhabited by around 350,000 people, or 40% of the city’s population and has enabled the installation of more than 6,500 street lamps. In general the 2 power stations mentioned above constitute around 60% of the installed capacity in Congo; the power of the CEC alone would currently be able to satisfy the average daily demand of the Country.