Grand INGA Phase 1

Africa flagship energy project. 11,050 MW hydropower at Inga site on Congo River in DRC with transmission to SAPP, CAPP and WAPP. Grand Inga is the full scheme; Inga 3 is the next incremental step. Total Grand Inga hydropower potential: up to 42,000 MW; total construction cost estimated up to USD 80 billion. World Bank approved USD 250 million on June 3 2025 as first phase of USD 1 billion Inga 3 Development Programme — these funds are for PREPARATORY work (local development, technical studies, community consultations, governance) ahead of Inga 3 hydropower construction, NOT for Grand INGA construction directly. World Bank Division Director Albert Zeufack confirmed electricity from Inga 3 is at best 8-10 years away. ADPI-DRC head Bob Mabiala confirmed as institutional lead. DRC Energy Compact targets increase of electricity access from 21.5% to 62% by 2030. July 3 2025: SADC ministers meeting in Harare agreed to push forward with Grand Inga Hydropower Plan and Congo River Water Transfer Concept. GE signed USD 1B deal 2024 to rehabilitate Inga I and Inga II. South Africa (2,500 MW), DRC mining (1,300 MW), SNEL (1,000 MW) are projected offtakers for Inga 3.