Angola awards concession for North Corridor to enable electricity exports to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Government of Angola has awarded a 30-year concession to Somagec for the development of the North Corridor, a transmission link that will enable electricity exports to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

The initiative represents one of the first concrete examples of the opportunities created by the recent revision of the Electricity Law, which opened new possibilities for private sector participation in the development of energy infrastructure in the country. Awarded under a BOOT (Build, Own, Operate and Transfer) scheme, the concession highlights the growing role of private investors in the implementation of strategic projects for Angola’s electricity sector.

In addition to strengthening regional energy integration, the project is expected to support the evacuation of Angola’s growing electricity generation capacity and enhance power interconnections between the two countries.

The connection will include a 400 kV transmission line, with a capacity of up to 800 MW, along the Soyo–Matadi–Inga corridor, while also reinforcing electricity supply to the province of Cabinda.

The new link comes at a time when Angola has been significantly increasing its electricity generation capacity, supported primarily by investments in large-scale hydropower projects and the expansion of the national transmission network.

More than a transmission line, the North Corridor reflects the evolution of Angola’s electricity sector and the growing role of private investment in advancing the country’s energy development objectives. The project also contributes to positioning Angola as a potential strategic energy supplier in Southern and Central Africa, strengthening its role in the regional electricity market.

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