Nzilo 2 is a 122.2MW hydro power project. It is planned on Lualaba river/basin in Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The project is currently in permitting stage. It will be developed in multiple phases. The project construction is likely to commence in 2023 and is expected to enter into commercial operation in 2025.

Project Type Total Capacity (MW) Active Capacity (MW) Pipeline Capacity (MW) Project Status Project Location Project Developer
Hydropower 122.2 122.2 Permitting Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo Congo Infra

Description

The project is being developed and currently owned by Congo Infra.

The project cost is expected to be around $460m.

Development Status

The project construction is expected to commence from 2023. Subsequent to that it will enter into commercial operation by 2025.

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Contractors Involved

China Gezhouba Group International Engineering is expected to render EPC services for the hydro power project.

About Congo Infra

Congo Infra SA (Congo Infra) specializes in developing infrastructure projects. The company is headquartered in Congo.

Methodology

All power projects included in this report are drawn from GlobalData’s Power Intelligence Center. The information regarding the project parameters is sourced through secondary information sources such as electric utilities, equipment manufacturers, developers, project proponent’s – news, deals and financial reporting, regulatory body, associations, government planning reports and publications. Wherever needed the information is further validated through primary from various stakeholders across the power value chain and professionals from leading players within the power sector.