DR Congo and Republic of Congo revisit Pointe-Noire–Inga power link
The energy ministers of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of the Congo discussed reviving a proposed link between Pointe-Noire, Brazzaville, Kinshasa and Inga in Kinshasa on October 9. ACP reported their post-meeting communiqué.
Event / data period: 2026-10-09
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The ministers agreed to accelerate bilateral follow-up, update technical studies and mobilise the financing needed. They also discussed progress on the Pioka-Tombe hydropower project.
The communiqué says work and financing efforts remain in progress. It announces no construction contract, secured financing, capacity, budget or commissioning date.
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Meeting topics
Project topics reported after the meeting.
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Interconnection and Pioka-Tombe talks
Updating studies, follow-up and financing efforts; also hydropower project progress.
Methodology
Based on the bilateral communiqué as reported by ACP; delivery and financing are not confirmed.
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