Category: Hydro power plant

Kakobola Hydroelectric Plant to Supply Electricity to Over 9,000 Households in Kwilu Province During his visit to Kikwit on Thursday, March 26, 2026, President Félix Tshisekedi inspected the commissioning of the Kakobola hydroelectric power plant, an initiative set to supply electricity to more than 9,000 households. The inspection spanned from the Kakobola power station to the 66/33 kV Infra substation, marking a key step toward distributing electricity to REGIDESO, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and households already connected to the grid. This project represents a historic milestone for Kwilu province,… Read More Here

DRC Inaugurates 10.5 MW Kakobola Hydropower Plant to Power 400,000 Residents and Boost Regional Development The Democratic Republic of the Congo has taken another significant step in advancing its national electrification agenda with the official inauguration of the Kakobola Hydroelectric Power Plant in Gungu Territory, Kwilu Province. The inauguration ceremony was held under the high patronage of the President of the Republic, Félix Tshisekedi, and attended by the Minister of Hydraulic Resources and Electricity, Aimé Sakombi Molendo. With an installed capacity of 10.5 megawatts (MW), the Kakobola facility utilizes run-of-river… Read More Here

Inga 3 Hydropower Project: Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Africa Resume Energy Talks to Boost Power Exports The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and South Africa are set to resume discussions on the long-delayed Inga 3 hydroelectric project in April 2026, according to a March 12 statement from the Congolese Ministry of Hydraulic Resources and Electricity. South Africa’s Minister of Electricity and Energy, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has confirmed plans for an official visit to the DRC aimed at advancing negotiations. The talks will focus on renewing and updating… Read More Here

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

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

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

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