Overview
The Republic of the Congo’s energy sector is ripe for investment. The absence of reliable power grids and adequate electrical distribution has a dampening effect on investment and development, as potential investors typically provide their own power generation to operate effectively. Electricity production cannot keep up with demand, and the distribution system suffers from old, failing infrastructure. However, the government’s policy of strictly controlling energy prices has until now discouraged investment.
Energy Production and Distribution Market Size
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 estimated | |
| Total Local Production | 585 | 867 | 829 | 880 |
| Total Exports | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Total Imports | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Imports from the US | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Market Size | 585 | 867 | 829 | 880 |
| Exchange Rates |
(Total market size = (total local production + imports) - exports)
Units: Megawatts (MW)
Source: Ministry of Energy
Leading Sub-Sectors
Infrastructure projects, technical assistance and national grid or distribution network upgrades are leading sub-sectors with investment potential.
Opportunities
The Ministry of Energy and the national electric company (EEC) are eager to find partners to work with them to improve services in the energy sector.
Power Africa is a market-driven, U.S. Government-led public-private partnership aiming to double access to electricity in sub-Saharan Africa. It offers tools and resources to private sector entities to facilitate doing business in sub-Saharan Africa’s power sector. The Electrify Africa Act of 2015 Institutionalized Power Africa. Learn more about the full Power Africa toolbox or other opportunities offered by Power Africa.”