Category: Hydro power plant

World Bank Backs Inga 3 Dam to Surpass China’s Three Gorges and Power DRC’s Industrial Future On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, during an appearance on the Okapi radio program Parole aux Auditeurs (“Talk to the Listeners”), Albert Zeufack, World Bank Country Director for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), reaffirmed the institution’s ambitious vision to make the Inga 3 hydropower project the largest dam in the world—surpassing even China’s Three Gorges Dam. “Inga 3 is a landmark project. We’ve been discussing it for decades—ever since Congo completed Inga 2 back… Read More Here

The World Bank has pledged $1 billion to help revive the long-delayed Inga III hydropower project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a crucial phase of the Grand Inga complex, which holds the potential to become the world’s largest hydropower facility. As an initial step, $250 million will be disbursed to fund technical studies, reform the state-owned electricity utility, foster economic development, and attract private investment. Once completed, Inga III could generate up to 11,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity—more than triple the DRC’s current power capacity—at an estimated cost… Read More Here

The consulting firm overseeing the Katende Hydropower Plant in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has announced that the project’s first phase will generate 32 megawatts of electricity within 24 months. Located in Kasai Central province, the project is part of the national strategy to expand electricity access in central DRC. The initial phase includes the installation of two 16 MW turbines and the construction of a transmission line to the city of Kananga. The DRC government has secured financing for the project and established oversight structures, including an engineering… Read More Here

Plans to build the Grand Inga Dam on the Congo River, a colossal hydroelectric project that could provide renewable energy for much of Africa, continue to face significant challenges. The proposed dam, located in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), aims to generate twice the power of China’s Three Gorges Dam, making it the world’s largest hydroelectric plant. However, despite its potential, the project remains in limbo. Originally envisioned as a transformative development, the Grand Inga Dam has attracted both international investors and governments. However, decades after its inception, construction… Read More Here

The long-awaited resumption of construction on the Katende hydroelectric power station in Kasaï Central has gained momentum with the delivery of over 120 tonnes of materials from Lubumbashi. This milestone signals a renewed commitment by the Congolese government to address the region’s energy deficit and stimulate economic growth. Funded directly by the public treasury to bypass bureaucratic delays, the Katende project reflects a strategic shift in approach. With 45% of construction already completed, the remaining work will be executed in three phases. The first phase is expected to deliver 16… Read More Here

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