The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will soon begin construction of the world's largest hydroelectric dam, valued at 80 billion US dollars.

O project The "Grand Inga/Grand-Inga Dam" will be located along the watercourse of the Congo River - the second largest and deepest in the world. Its water discharge is 10 times greater than that of the River Nile.

When operational, the infrastructure will have the capacity to generate up to 40 GW of electricity, capable of supplying power to almost half of the African continent.

The Inga Dam will be more than twice the size of the world's current largest dam, the Three Gorges Dam in China.

However, because Congo alone lacks the resources to implement the project, countries such as South Africa and Nigeria have already expressed interest in participating financially in the plan in exchange for energy.

The Grand-Inga hydroelectric project aims to achieve a production level of over 100 gigawatts of "green electricity".

In 2021 it was announced that the Fortescue Metals group, owned by Australian billionaire Andrew Forres, has been chosen by the DRC government to carry out the Grand-Inga dam extension project.

The construction of the infrastructure could cause the displacement of more than 30,000 people, as well as affecting wildlife in the region.

The Inga Falls are known for their length and power. With a drop of almost 100 meters over 15 kilometers, they represent one of the largest sources of hydraulic energy in the world. Experts estimate that they could generate up to 40 GW of energy, almost 50 times the DRC's current energy consumption.

The DRC mega-dam has the potential to transform the African continent by providing a sustainable and green source of energy. However, the realization of this project will depend on careful consideration of the social and ecological impacts, as well as international collaboration for financing and development.