Democratic Republic of Congo
Sector
Energy
Investment opportunities in the energy sector
• Rehabilitation and expansion of Inga 1 (341MW) and Inga 2 (1 424 MW). Estimated cost: $361-million.
• Building of Inga 3 power station to produce 4 320MW at an estimated cost of $ 3.5-million.
• Building the first phase of Great Inga (39 000MW) at a cost of $8-billion.
• Building of Katende hydroelectric power station (36MW) at a cost of $68-million.
• Developing of the hydroelectric power station of Semiliki (72MW) and associate networks. Cost of investment is $160-million.
• Other identified power stations are in Kakobola (99MW) and Busanga(300MW) at a combined cost of $363-million.
Sector: The Inga complex is the hub of the DRC's energy generation industry and has the potential to supply electricity to 500 million households across Africa. Located in the western part of the country and about 300km from the capital city Kinshasa, the Inga site holds 40 000 to 45 000MW of the country’s 100 000MW of hydropower potential. It comprises two power plants - Inga 1 and Inga 2, which commenced in 1972 and 1982 respectively. Demand for electricity is rapidly increasing due to population growth and emerging businesses. The Katanga province - DRC's mining hub - needs an additional 800MW. According to the World Energy Council, the Greater Inga represents a "unique opportunity to promote economic independence, peace, and prosperity in Africa". The government wants to strengthen this potential and as a member of the Southern African Development Community (SADC),
it is looking particularly to southern African countries to help create a common market for electricity in the region.
For further information on opportunities in the energy sector and specific incentives contact the National Investment Promotion Agency (ANAPI).
Key contact: Prof. Mathias Buabua, CEO, ANAPI
Email: anapirdc@anapi.org, anapirdc@yahoo.fr
Tel: +243 9999 25026
www.anapi.org
