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Grand Inga

Public information about this hydrogen project, including status, location, and technical detail.

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8 sourced values · 2 earlier records · 6 secondary context values

Sourced valueEarlier record, source not yet verifiedSecondary research context

Progress Statuspreparatory program underway; technical studies and institutional/local-development activities before hydropower investmentConfidence: Reported
Source: Factsheet on World Bank support for the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Inga Project
CountryDemocratic Republic of CongoConfidence: Reported
Source: Factsheet on World Bank support for the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Inga Project
Capacity42,000Confidence: Reported
Source: Factsheet on World Bank support for the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Inga Project
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Project Identity and Location

Public NameGrand IngaConfidence: Reported
Source: Inga Hydropower project in DRC: Sustainable Energy for Millions
Site NameInga hydropower site on the Congo River, between Kinshasa and the Atlantic OceanConfidence: Reported
Source: Factsheet on World Bank support for the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Inga Project

Project Purpose and Configuration

Project Typehydroelectric power project / hydropower projectConfidence: Reported
Source: Inga 3 Hydro - Market Study and Sector Analysis
Technologyhydropower / hydroelectric generation using the Congo River siteConfidence: Reported
Source: Project Information Document: Inga 3 and Mid-Size Hydropower Development TA (P131027)

Project Lifecycle and Change

Lifecycle Stagepreparatory development / feasibility and technical-study stageConfidence: Reported
Source: Inga Hydropower project in DRC: Sustainable Energy for Millions

Earlier records

ProductH2Earlier record
Original source not yet verified
Technology detailUnknown PtXEarlier record
Original source not yet verified

Secondary research context

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Administrative AreaGrand Inga DamSecondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
CountryCongo, The Democratic Republic of theSecondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
Public NameGrand Inga hydroelectric power projectSecondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
Progress StatusConceptSecondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
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ProductH2Secondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
TechnologyOther ElectrolysisSecondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency

Sources

SourceTypePublisherAs of
Inga Hydropower project in DRC: Sustainable Energy for MillionsOriginal sourceAfrican Development Bank
Factsheet on World Bank support for the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Inga ProjectOriginal sourceWorld Bank
Factsheet on World Bank support for the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Inga ProjectOriginal sourceWorld Bank
Inga 3 Hydro - Market Study and Sector AnalysisOriginal sourceWorld Bank
Project Information Document: Inga 3 and Mid-Size Hydropower Development TA (P131027)Original sourceWorld Bank