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Russia’s Rosatom State Nuclear Energy Corporation and the Congolese government are working on a pilot project to build two small modular hydroelectric power plants (HPPs) with a cumulative capacity of 2.6 MW in the country, Rosatom has stated.
The company said that the planned mini-HPPs will feature remote monitoring of performance parameters and an enhanced physical protection structure to guarantee safe and uninterrupted operation of their equipment. These container-type facilities can be rapidly deployed with minimal capital expenses, which is critical to regions with underdeveloped infrastructure. The project will serve as the basis for developing Congo’s energy system and for expanding the practical experience of bilateral cooperation.
In 2019, Rosatom and the Republic of Congo (ROC) signed an intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and in 2024, they signed a memorandum on cooperation in the field of hydropower.
The HPP announcement comes after the Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak visited the Republic of the Congo last week. He said at the time that Russia places high priority on developing comprehensive relations with the African country and that joint projects between Moscow and Brazzaville are expected to further strengthen bilateral ties.
