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DRC and Republic of Congo Sign MoU to Develop Hydroelectric Projects on the Congo River 1

DRC and Republic of Congo Partner on Congo River Hydropower to Boost Electricity Supply and Regional Integration The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Congo signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Kinshasa on Thursday, 26 February 2026, to jointly develop hydroelectric infrastructure along the Congo River. Authorities described the initiative as a strategic shared asset that could transform energy availability and support economic growth in both countries. Planned Hydroelectric Projects According to the DRC’s Ministry of Hydroelectric Resources, the agreement covers several major projects on both… Read More Here

FQM and Anzana to Develop 50 MW Hydropower Projects in Northern Zambia

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 Constance0 comment

First Quantum and Anzana Electric Partner on 50 MW Hydropower Projects to Power Zambia’s North-Western Mines First Quantum Minerals (FQM) and Anzana Electric Group have announced a strategic partnership to develop new hydropower projects in northern Zambia. The initiative aims to supply up to 50 megawatts (MW) of reliable baseload electricity by 2030 to support FQM’s mining operations in the country’s North-Western Province. FQM operates along Zambia’s section of the Lobito Corridor, a strategic trade and mineral development route backed by the United States government and other G7 partners. The… Read More Here

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France and DRC Strengthen Cooperation to Prepare Inga III Hydropower Project

February 8, 2026February 8, 2026 Constance0 comment

France Backs DRC Capacity Building Ahead of Inga III Hydroelectric Mega Project The French Development Agency (AFD) and the Agency for the Development and Promotion of the Grand Inga Project (ADPI) signed a memorandum of understanding in Kinshasa on February 2, 2026, marking a new step in preparations for the Inga III hydroelectric project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The agreement aims to strengthen the country’s capacity to host one of Africa’s largest planned energy projects. The partnership is structured around four core priorities: vocational training and higher… Read More Here

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DRC Opens Competitive Tender for 94.5-MW Nfuka Mukaji Hydropower Project

January 4, 2026January 4, 2026 Constance

DRC Launches Competitive Tender for 94.5-MW Privately Financed Nfuka Mukaji Hydropower Plant The Electricity Sector Regulatory Authority (ARE) of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has launched a competitive tender for the development of a hydroelectric power project at the Nfuka Mukaji falls, located in Haut-Lomami province. The call for expressions of interest, published on December 24, 2025, relates to a 94.5-MW hydropower plant that will be financed by private investors. The tender process follows a concession application submitted by Umeme Energy Sarl. Upon review, the ARE determined that the… Read More Here

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Kakobola Hydropower Project Nears Final Commissioning in Kwilu Province

December 9, 2025December 9, 2025 Constance

DRC Moves to Fast-Track Operation of Kakobola Hydroelectric Plant After Meeting All Technical Requirements The process leading to the full operation of the Kakobola hydroelectric power station in Kwilu Province has reached a decisive stage. During the Council of Ministers meeting on Friday, December 5, 2025, the Minister of Water Resources and Electricity declared that all technical and financial prerequisites have now been fulfilled, clearing the way for the final commissioning of this strategic facility. The minister noted that the plant is ready to start operating, but one key step… Read More Here

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DRC Energizes Industrial Growth as Inga II Sends First 50 MW to Kamoa Copper

November 21, 2025November 21, 2025 Constance

DRC Delivers First 50 MW From Inga II to Kamoa: $450M Energy Partnership Accelerates Grid Modernization A major step toward modernizing the Democratic Republic of Congo’s electricity network has been achieved. On November 10, 2025, the first 50 MW of hydroelectric power from Turbine 5 of the Inga II power plant was successfully delivered to the Kamoa Copper mining complex, marking the beginning of a new phase in the country’s energy sector. The delivery follows a strategic partnership between the National Electricity Company (SNEL) and Ivanhoe Mines Energy DRC (IVEN),… Read More Here

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Ivanhoe Mines to Receive First 50 MW of Clean Power from Inga II Hydroelectric Dam This November

November 8, 2025November 8, 2025 Constance

Ivanhoe Mines’ Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex to Tap 50 MW from Inga II Hydroelectric Dam — Key Step Toward Energy Independence by 2027 Ivanhoe Mines has announced that its flagship Kamoa-Kakula copper complex will begin receiving an initial 50 megawatts (MW) of renewable power from the Inga II hydroelectric dam this November. The update was shared in the company’s third-quarter 2025 financial report, released on October 29, 2025. The new power supply will come from Turbine 5 at Inga II, which has a total capacity of 178 MW. The turbine has… Read More Here

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DRC and Hydro-Link Sign $1.5 Billion Deal to Power Mining Belt with Angolan Hydropower

October 16, 2025October 16, 2025 Constance

DRC Partners with Hydro-Link in $1.5 Billion Project to Supply 1,200MW of Clean Energy to Copper and Cobalt Mines The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has signed a $1.5 billion preliminary agreement with Hydro-Link, a unit of Symbion Power, to construct a major 1,160-kilometer (720-mile) electricity transmission line connecting Angola’s hydropower plants to Congo’s key copper and cobalt mining region. Once complete, the project will deliver up to 1,200 megawatts (MW) of clean, renewable energy to the DRC’s mining heartland—helping reduce reliance on costly and polluting diesel generators that many… Read More Here

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World Bank and DRC Strengthen Ties to Advance Inga Dam and Lobito Corridor

September 28, 2025September 28, 2025 Constance

World Bank and DRC Focus on Inga Dam and Lobito Corridor to Drive Growth Finance Minister Doudou Fwamba Likunde Li-Botayi met with Albert Zeufack, World Bank Regional Operations Director, on Thursday to review ongoing cooperation and prepare for the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) participation in the Annual Meetings in October. The talks centered on strengthening the partnership, mobilizing new resources, and accelerating flagship projects such as the Inga Dam and the Lobito Corridor. Both initiatives are considered strategically vital for unlocking growth, boosting energy production, and enhancing regional integration.… Read More Here

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Katamba Mining Seeks Concession for Mpiana-Mwanga III Hydropower Plant to Support Lithium Project in DRC

September 3, 2025September 3, 2025 Constance

Katamba Mining Expands Mpiana-Mwanga Hydroelectric Project to 148 MW to Power Manono Lithium Mine and Local Communities Katamba Mining has submitted an application to the Electricity Sector Regulation Authority (ARE) for a production concession to develop the third phase of the Mpiana-Mwanga hydroelectric plant in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The company, owned 70% by China’s Zijin Mining and 30% by state-owned Cominière, plans to install an additional 108 MW of capacity at the plant, located in the Manono territory of Tanganyika province. This application follows Katamba Mining’s April… Read More Here