Inga 3 Development Program

The Inga 3 project is a strategic initiative by the DRC to build a hydroelectric dam with an estimated capacity of 4,800 MW on the Congo River in Central Kongo Province. It is the third phase of the Inga hydroelectric complex, which already includes the Inga I and Inga II power plants, and is part of the Grand Inga program, which aims to exploit the river’s energy potential of more than 40,000 MW.

This project aims to provide sustainable electricity to support national industrial growth and exports to neighboring countries in outhern African region.

Public policies:

• The Government Action Program (2024–2028)
• The National Strategic Development Plan (PNSD 2024–28)
• The DRC Industrialization Master Plan for 2040.

Project Location:

Central Kongo Province

Lead Agency/ Project Promoter:

Agency for the Development and Promotion of the Grand Inga Project (ADPI)

Contact

26 ITPR Building, 1st floor, Boulevard Colonel Tshatshi, Kinshasa/Gombe
Tel: +243 812 345 678 / 811 971 504
Email: info@adpi-rdc.com
Website: https://adpi-rdc.com/

Actions Required/ Implementation Arrangements/ Contract Type:

• Joint venture,
• Public Private Partnership
• Loan

Availability of Pre-feasibility Studies, Feasibility Studies, and other Studies:

• PDI3 brochures
• Site visualization maps
• Technical reports

Estimated Cost of the Project:

US 1,000,000,000

Investment Required

US 1,000,000,000

Period of Implementation:

• Phase 1 (2025-2030): Project preparation;
• Phase 2 (2027-2035): Inga3 development phase and national and regional investments
• Phase 3 (2028-2034): Local development within the Iinga3 footprint
• Phase 4 (2028-2035): Development of the Inga Growth Corridor

Remarks:

A prerequisite for national economic growth, promoting development of the industrial sector, especially mining, whose competitiveness and productivity are heavily dependent on electricity.