Integration of Electrical Networks between Inga-Cabinda and Pointe Noire

By Anonymous (not verified) , 18 March 2026
PIDA Code
E.30.07
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Transaction Support & Financial Close
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
Energy
Subsector Name
Power Interconnector
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 2
On SDM
Off
Summary
Transaction Support (S3B). Feasibility completed. Procurement initiated. EIRR ~18.2%. BCR 2.1:1. 300 MW at 220kV.
Description

560 km 220kV transmission integrating DRC, Angola, and Congo power networks. Connects Inga hydropower complex with Cabinda (Angola) and Pointe Noire (Congo). 300 MW transfer capacity. Implemented by SNEL (DRC), ENDE (Angola), SNE (Congo). Feasibility completed; procurement initiated; transaction structuring advancing.

Capex Cost
160.00USD million
Preparation Cost
18.00
Revenue Model
Transmission wheeling charges with multinational cost/revenue sharing
Project Risk

Political coordination across three countries; Tropical/coastal environment; Security considerations; Financing complexity

Countries
Democratic Republic of Congo, Angola, Republic of Congo
REC
CEEAC-ECCAS
Stakeholders
Economic Community of Central African States
Start Date
Date Created Raw
Updated Date