Fatshimetrie reports a significant breakthrough in the energy sector between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia. Indeed, the Ministers of Water Resources and Electricity of the two countries recently held discussions in Lusaka to discuss the construction of a new 64 km interconnection power line.
This initiative is part of the development of electricity sector infrastructure and aims to strengthen energy links between the DRC and Zambia. The new interconnection line will not only increase the electricity transmission capacity between the two countries, but also facilitate the establishment of a new electrical substation.
Furthermore, the Ministers also discussed the Luapula project, a joint project of the two governments aimed at strengthening energy interconnection. In this context, the 330 kV Luano-Kasumbalesa interconnection was presented as an immediate solution to improve the capacity of the existing interconnection.
Another important announcement concerns the 330 kV interconnection project between Kalumbila in Zambia and Kolwezi in the DRC. This project, which provides for an upgrade of the electricity infrastructure through private financing, aims to further strengthen energy links between the two countries.
Finally, the 64 km electricity interconnection project is in the final stages of financial closure, with commercial commissioning scheduled for the end of 2027. This major step forward was welcomed by the two ministers, who stressed the importance of creating an enabling environment to encourage private investment in the energy sector.
In short, these discussions between the DRC and Zambia demonstrate the commitment of the two countries to strengthen their cooperation in the field of energy, which should help optimize the use of energy resources and promote the socio-economic development of the region.