Public Consultation Package
Hydropower Sustainability Alliance is a global, multi-stakeholder non-profit that unites representatives from governments, industry, civil society, and financial institutions to drive sustainability in the hydropower sector. HSA oversees the Hydropower Sustainability Standard, an assessment and certification framework that evaluates and enhances the ESG performance of hydropower projects worldwide.
The Hydropower Sustainability Standard (HS Standard) assesses projects across 12 environmental, social, and governance (ESG) sections at two performance levels: good practice and best practice. Each topic has its own principle and scope statements to provide clarity on the intent and desired outcomes of the topic assessment.
HS Standard Assessment of Kainji & Jebba Hydropower Plants
| Project Details | Assessment Details | Accredited Assessors | |
| Project Name: Kainji & Jebba Hydropower Plants | Assessment tool: Hydropower Sustainability Standard (HSS) | Joerg Hartmann | |
| Installed Capacity: 760MW & 578.4MW | Assessment stage: Operations | Margaret Trias | |
| Project Owner: Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited | Assessment date: August 18th-September 16th 2026 | Ben Sackey |
An independent assessment was conducted by a team of Accredited Assessors. The assessment process involves collecting objective evidence from a variety of sources to provide an unbiased and evidence-based evaluation of the project’s sustainability performance according to the performance requirements of the HS Standard. As part of the HS Standard certification process, the preliminary assessment report is required to undergo a 60-day public consultation period, allowing all stakeholders to provide comments and feedback on its findings.
The public consultation period for the Preliminary Assessment Report of the Kainji & Jebba Hydropower Plants is open from August 18th-September 16th 2026.
Please note that comments submitted should be clear, supported by evidence (such as reports, documents, or photos), and include the page number, HS Standard section, and suggested changes. Comments that don’t follow this format, or that come from fictitious accounts, will not be considered. Accredited Assessors will review valid comments, and responses will be shared on the HSA website.
Report Distribution Mechanism
Comment mailboxes and printed copies of the Preliminary Assessment Report in English, Hausa and French are available at the following locations:
- Waziri’s Office, Borgu Emirate Council, New Bussa Niger State.
- Oba’s Palace, Oke Oba, Jebba Moro Local Government, Kwara State
- Etsu Yankpa Palace, Katangba Area, Jebba North, Mokwa Local Government Area, Niger State.