Congo’s Inga 3 Hydropower Project Gears Up for Parliament Review Amid Accelerated Development. Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo – The Inga 3 hydropower project, a cornerstone of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) energy infrastructure, is on the cusp of significant progress as it nears parliamentary review. During the Invest in African Energy Forum 2026, Aimé Sakombi Molendo, the DRC’s Minister of Hydraulic Resources & Electricity, outlined the government’s commitment to the project.
Molendo confirmed the securing of $275 million from the World Bank and emphasized the need for rapid implementation, suggesting that transformation partners, rather than traditional investors, are crucial for the project’s swift advancement.
The Inga 3 project, part of the vast Grand Inga complex along the Congo River, is poised to revolutionize Africa’s energy landscape. With an initial phase capacity of 4. 8 GW and potential for expansion up to 11 GW, the project aims to bolster domestic electricity supply and facilitate large-scale exports across Southern and Central Africa.
Molendo’s statement underscored the project’s transition from theory to tangible execution.
The forum also delved into Africa’s broader energy challenges, including the strategic importance of natural gas and regional integration. Gabon’s Minister of Petroleum and Gas, Clotaire Kondja, and Dr. Philip Mshelbila, Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), highlighted the need for stable frameworks, investment confidence, and regional cooperation to harness Africa’s energy potential effectively.
The DRC’s Inga 3 project stands as a testament to these collaborative efforts, aiming to illuminate the path forward for the continent’s energy security and industrial development.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 4*
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