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Democratic Republic of the Congo

Capital: Kinshasa · Central Africa · Strategic Planning

Project Location

Kinshasa–Inga Hybrid Corridor & Katanga Mining Zone (historic Shinkolobwe area – peaceful use only)

Coordinates (approx.): 4.3°S, 15.3°E

Engineering

3 × 450 MWe SMR + research reactor. Integration with Inga hydro for baseload hybrid. Strict IAEA safeguards, peaceful-use only mandate.

Resources

World-class uranium history (now redirected to civilian fuel cycle); cobalt/copper mining power demand; massive hydro synergy.

Research Department

DRC Peaceful Nuclear Applications Institute (DPNAI) – Kinshasa & Lubumbashi. Focus: medical isotopes, mining electrification, waste stewardship, historical uranium legacy transformation.

Project Snapshot

Target Capacity 1,500 MW
Estimated Jobs 12,000
Timeline 2032–2045
Status Strategic Planning

All projects operate under strict IAEA safeguards, African regulatory oversight, and the principle of community ownership with zero foreign debt.

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