Economic Community of Central African States

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.

Grand INGA Phase 1, also known as Inga 3, is a major hydropower project on the Congo River in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It is the next incremental development step towards the full Grand INGA scheme, which has a total potential capacity of up to 42,000 MW. The Inga 3 project specifically aims to develop approximately 11,050 MW of capacity. Key components include the construction of a new dam and powerhouse at the Inga site, as well as associated high-voltage transmission lines to connect to the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP), Central African Power Pool (CAPP), and West African Power Pool (WAPP). The project is central to regional energy integration and the DRC's national energy access goals. Preparatory work, including technical studies, environmental and social impact assessments, community consultations, and institutional strengthening, is currently underway, funded by a World Bank grant. Construction of the actual power plant is estimated to be 8-10 years away.

600 MW hydroelectric on Dja River at Cameroon-Congo border. 65-70m concrete gravity dam. Managed by Binational Agency ADCC. Tractebel Engineering technical advisory. Power supply to industrial centres and underserved communities in both countries.

Two major hydroelectric sites on Ogooue River in Gabon. Booue: 200-220 MW; Tsengue-Leledi: 150-180 MW. Combined 350-400 MW. Reduces Gabon dependence on thermal generation. Ministry of Energy and Hydraulic Resources (Gabon) and Gabon Power Company (GPC). ~300 km associated 225kV transmission lines.

Hydroelectric development on Lobaye River in SW Central African Republic, 100 km from Bangui near M'baiki. BAC and LOTEMO sites with 60 MW total. Transmission to connect with Chad, Congo, DRC. Post-conflict context with severely underserved electricity supply. USD 408M if sequential, USD 358.4M if simultaneous development. Serves 6+ million people.

The Ruzizi IV (287 MW) power plant project is located on the Ruzizi River, which forms a common border between Rwanda and DRC to the north, and between DRC and Burundi to the south. Managed by Energie des Pays des Grands Lacs (EGL) under CEPGL. Preparation financed by EU (EUR 8M), AfDB/NEPAD (EUR 889K), and CEPGL contributions. Run-of-river configuration. Expected annual generation 1,300-1,500 GWh.

Regional project to provide and strengthen each ECCAS Member State with high bandwidth fiber optic connectivity and establish a sub-regional data hosting centre in the ECCAS space. The project covers 11 ECCAS member states and aims to create a comprehensive broadband backbone network across Central Africa. Core objectives include securing regional cyberspace, building digital trust, ensuring data sovereignty, and enabling cross-border connectivity. The project is maintained at Project Definition stage with ongoing governance challenges across ECCAS member states being the primary constraint on advancement.

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.

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.

600 MW hydroelectric on Dja River at Cameroon-Congo border. 65-70m concrete gravity dam. Managed by Binational Agency ADCC. Tractebel Engineering technical advisory. Power supply to industrial centres and underserved communities in both countries.