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Lufira hydropower project, Democratic Republic of Congo

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7th March 2025

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Lufira hydropower project.

Location
Along the Lufira river, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Project Owner/s
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank).

Project Description
The project entails the development of 200 MW reservoir-based hydropower. It is also expected to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions by about 108 000 t/y of CO2-equivalent, thereby helping the DRC meet its climate targets under the Paris Agreement and updated Nationally Determined Contributions.

Potential Job Creation
The initiative is expected to create more than 2 000 direct jobs and 952 potential indirect jobs, and the augmentation of fishing and other economic activities on the reservoir.

Capital Expenditure
Not disclosed.

Planned Start/End Date
Not stated.

Latest Developments
Too early to state.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Kipay Investments SAS (develop, design, build, install, commission and operate, and manage a reservoir-based hydroelectric power plant).

Contact Details for Project Information
Afreximbank, tel press@afreximbank.com.
 


 

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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