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DRC Advances Energy Sector with Inga II and Renewable Projects 1

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is taking significant steps to enhance its energy sector, with the G25 group of the Inga II Hydroelectric Power Plant set to produce an additional 1.2 million megawatt hours upon its rehabilitation. This development was highlighted by President Félix Tshisekedi during his December 11, 2024, State of the Nation address to Parliament. President Tshisekedi emphasized the centrality of energy to the country’s socio-economic transformation, stating, “Sustainable economic growth requires reliable, affordable, and sustainable access to energy. It drives raw material transformation, technological innovation, and… Read More Here

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Zambia Targets Hydropower Expansion to Power Mining Growth

November 14, 2024November 14, 2024 Constance

Zambia is advancing plans to harness alternative hydropower sources on the Zambezi River as part of a long-term strategy to meet the growing energy demands of its mining industry. At the recent Critical Minerals Africa 2024 summit, Sokwani William Chilembo, CEO of the Zambia Chamber of Mines, emphasized that hydropower projects in Zambia’s Northern Watershed will be prioritized due to the area’s resilience against droughts and El Niño conditions. “By developing hydropower in these regions, we can supplement it with coal from Lake Kariba’s southern shores and additional solar energy,”… Read More Here

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CMOC Secures Clean Energy to Power DRC Copper Mining Operations

September 11, 2024September 16, 2024 Constance

China-founded CMOC (formerly China Molybdenum) has partnered with Lualaba Power to boost clean energy supply for its copper mining operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This renewable energy initiative aims to support the company’s energy-intensive mining and smelting activities while improving regional power stability. The agreement, signed on May 25, involves the construction of the 200-megawatt Nzilo II hydroelectric project on the Lualaba River, downstream from the existing Nzilo I dam. This project will leverage the river’s natural flow and integrate solar power storage, with water being pumped… Read More Here

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DRC Prime Minister and MYHYDRO Discuss Hydro Dam Project for Kabeya-Kamwanga

August 31, 2024August 31, 2024 Constance

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka met with Mr. Paul Hinks, Managing Director of MYHYDRO, and his delegation at the Prime Minister’s Office. , A key topic of discussion was the installation of hydroelectric micro-dams, with a focus on a proposed project on the Luby River in Kabeya-Kamwanga, located 45 km west of Mbujimayi on national road RN 1. The Kabeya-Kamwanga micro-dam project is a flagship initiative for MYHYDRO in the DRC. “Kabeya-Kamwanga has been selected as the first site for our hydroelectric micro-dam technology. We have discussed the… Read More Here

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Jubilee Metals signs Power deal with Zambia’s Lunsemfwa Hydro Power Company

August 28, 2024August 28, 2024 Constance

Jubilee Metals Group, a diversified metals producer listed on the AIM, has signed a three-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Lunsemfwa Hydro Power Company (LHPC), an independent producer of hydropower and solar energy in Zambia. The PPA guarantees that the power needs of Jubilee’s Roan concentrator facility and Sable refinery will be met continuously at competitive rates starting September 1. Additionally, Jubilee has the option to acquire up to 10 MW of solar-generated power at rates discounted by over 30% from the initial PPA terms. This agreement secures the company’s… Read More Here

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Maamba Collieries Limited Announces New 300 MW Power Plant Project

July 10, 2024July 10, 2024 Constance

The Board of ZCCM Investments Holding Plc (ZCCM-IH) has announced that Maamba Collieries Limited (MCL) has successfully reached an agreement with its anchor lenders to secure financing for the construction and installation of an additional 300 MW power plant, known as the Phase II Project. MCL has solidified its commitment to this project by signing a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with ZESCO Limited, Zambia’s national electricity utility company. This agreement will ensure the long-term viability and sustainability of the Phase II Project. Maamba Collieries Limited has a rich history,… Read More Here

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Mozambique Invites Zambia to Collaborate on New Hydroelectric Project

June 29, 2024June 29, 2024 Constance

Mozambique has extended an invitation to Zambia to participate in a new hydroelectric power plant project, akin to the Cahora Bassa plant in Tete province. The project is currently in its early stages, and Mozambique seeks Zambia’s involvement in this initiative. President Filipe Nyusi made the invitation during his visit to Zambia, where he signed legal agreements and discussed bilateral cooperation between the two countries. The discussions, dominated by issues of mutual cooperation, reaffirmed the shared aspirations of Mozambique and Zambia. During the meetings, both presidents expressed their mutual interest… Read More Here

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Africa: the continent’s hydroelectric potential estimated at 42 GW in 2023 (IHA)

June 23, 2024June 23, 2024 Constance

Africa, boasting the world’s largest untapped hydroelectric potential estimated at 42 GW, faces a stark reality where over 570 million people still lack access to electricity, as highlighted in a recent report by the International Hydropower Association (IHA). Hydropower remains pivotal to Africa’s energy landscape, currently supplying 40% of electricity in sub-Saharan Africa. The competition for leadership in hydroelectric capacity among African nations is intense. According to the report, Ethiopia leads with 4,825 MW, followed by Angola at 3,836 MW, and South Africa at 3,600 MW. Nigeria, Uganda, DRC, Tanzania,… Read More Here

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AfDB-Funded Contract Signed for Inga 1 Hydroelectric Plant Rehabilitation

June 7, 2024June 7, 2024 Constance

With financial support from the African Development Bank (AfDB), the National Electricity Company (SNEL SA) signed a contract with the Chinese company China Gezhouba Group Company Limited (CGGC) for the rehabilitation of Group 6 (G16) of the Inga 1 hydroelectric plant in central Congo province. The signing took place on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in Kinshasa, in the presence of senior executives from both parties. This multilateral collaboration between SNEL SA, CGGC, and the AfDB aims to modernize and enhance the production capacity of the Inga 1 hydroelectric plant, significantly… Read More Here

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Congolese Civil Society Criticizes Inconsistent Electrification Policy in Open Letter to President Tshisekedi

May 31, 2024May 31, 2024 Constance

Concerned about the lack of vision and repeated trial-and-error approaches to the electrification policy in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Congolese civil society has voiced its apprehensions. United within the Wakisha collective, 18 member organizations sent an open letter to President Félix Tshisekedi following the signing of a new agreement on the Inga 3 project. The Wakisha collective expressed serious concerns about the new memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the Inga 3 dam, a mega project aimed at building a new dam with a minimum capacity of around 7,000… Read More Here