+33 7 48 29 63 15 [email protected] Mon-Fri 8:00-18:00 (CET)
Video of the explosion at the energy storage station in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Video of the explosion at the energy storage station in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Paradox Energy Systems – European provider of EMS, BMS, PCS remote monitoring, thermal runaway detection, and intelligent O&M for solar storage and data center power.

Global Supply

Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a centralized constitutional republic. Voters popularly elect the president and the lower house of parliament (National Assembly). Following a two-year delay, presidential, legislative, and provincial elections were held in December 2018.

Oct 31, 2025
Global Supply

ENERGY PROFILE Democratic Republic of the Congo

ENERGY PROFILE Total Energy Supply (TES) 2016 2021 Non-renewable (TJ) 27 250 45 580 Renewable (TJ) 1 213 595 1 375 456 Mining Code of the Democratic Republic of Congo Ministerial Decree #18/042 declaring cobalt, germanium and colombo-tantalite strategic mineral substances Law No. 14/011 (Electricity Sector)

May 24, 2026
Global Supply

The human cost of cobalt: Modern slavery in the Democratic Republic

The Democratic Republic of the Congo holds the world''s largest supplies of this key metal. And it''s the largest producer. The use of child labor, in some instances, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to produce cobalt has become a large concern for automakers, regulators, and policy makers across the globe.

Mar 13, 2026
Global Supply

China Is Dominating Global Hydropower Generation

For example, the 2,172 MW Caculo Cabaça hydropower station in Angola is a collaborative project with China. And the Democratic Republic of the Congo''s 240 MW Busanga hydropower plant was built and financed by Chinese enterprises, including China Railway Resources Group (CREC) and Power Construction Corporation of China (PowerChina).

Jan 04, 2026
Global Supply

DR Congo

On-site fuel storage to support 48 hours at full capacity with 24x7x365 fuel delivery; 7 min UPS autonomy Energy-efficient indirect adiabatic cooling technology with hot aisle containment. He leads the development and operational management of Raxio''s facilities in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Yannick has 12 years of finance and

Mar 01, 2026
Global Supply

Hanergy Bags 400 MW Solar Project in DR Congo

Building synergies to provide sustainable and stable energy supply in DR Congo, the clean energy giant and the Ministry of Energy and Hydraulic Resources of the Democratic Republic of Congo, have signed a strategic partnership framework agreement for 400 MW solar power plants.. Under the agreement, the two parties along with the National Power Company

Jun 04, 2026
Global Supply

At least 20 dead in Democratic Republic of Congo explosion

An explosion at an arms depot in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed at least 20 people, UN officials say.

Oct 31, 2025
Global Supply

Fuel tanker explosion kills over 230 in Congo | Reuters

At least 230 people were killed when a fuel tanker overturned and exploded in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, unleashing a fire ball that tore through homes and

Aug 04, 2025
Global Supply

Energy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has reserves of petroleum, natural gas, coal, and a potential hydroelectric power generating capacity of around 100,000 MW. The Inga Dam on the Congo River has the potential capacity to generate 40,000 to 45,000 MW of electric power, sufficient to supply the electricity needs of the whole Southern Africa region. . Ongoing

Jun 05, 2026
Global Supply

Busanga Hydroelectric Power Plant Inches Closer to Completion

one of the largest hydroelectric power plant under construction in Democratic Republic of Congo(DRC) is nearing completion, years after work started. Construction of Busanga hydroelectric plant started in 2016. The hydroelectric power station with a 240 MW capacity is being constructed in Lualaba province.

Nov 02, 2025
Global Supply

TotalEnergies in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, we retail specialty and petroleum products to our business customers and we have a network of approximately 40 service stations, where we retail our fuel and products, and offer related

Aug 10, 2025
Global Supply

The Stream, January 24, 2024: Lake Kivu, Between Rwanda and

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN . Lake Kivu, which sits between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has explosive potential, endangering wildlife and thousands of local people.; Droughts caused by climate change in Brazil''s semi-arid northeast are negatively impacting the livelihoods of both small- and large-scale farmers.; Information from 17 Russian

Mar 02, 2026
Global Supply

Many dead in fuel truck explosion in DR Congo | Africanews

The governor of the province of Kongo-Central has announced that a fuel tanker explosion in the western part of the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday night left

Jun 29, 2026
Global Supply

CONGO, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC

he Democratic Republic of the Congo, herein referred to as the DRC, is located in central sub-Saharan Africa, within the Congo Basin. The DRC''s territory straddles the Equator, with one-third of its land area

Nov 07, 2025
Global Supply

19 civilians killed in DR Congo bomb explosion

GOMA, DR Congo, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- At least 19 civilians were killed on Thursday following a bomb explosion launched by rebels in the city of Mweso in eastern

Dec 13, 2025
Global Supply

Optimal allocation of energy storage in a future congolese power

The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a dramatic electricity crisis. For the population, the access to electricity is 1% in rural areas, 30% for cities and 9% nationally. Energy supply based on renewable energy source is one of the promising solutions for now or in the future to deal with the limited fossil fuel resources as well as the emission of harmful waste. Out of various

Sep 01, 2025
Global Supply

BBC News

At least 230 people have been killed after an oil tanker exploded and set fire to parts of a village in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Jan 25, 2026
Global Supply

Democratic Republic of Congo

Hydroelectric power (See Annex 1) is the main energy resource of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The DRC ranks first in Africa in terms of its potential (100,000 MW), which accounts for 13% of the global hydropower potential. These resources are a great asset for the supply of low-cost power, making the DRC a strategic player in the continent''s

Mar 28, 2026
Global Supply

Dozens reported killed and injured in DRC displacement camp

KINSHASA, 3 May 2024 – Shells hit a displacement camp in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) today, prompting aid workers to temporarily evacuate and resulting in up to 40

Dec 15, 2025
Global Supply

Democratic Republic of Congo | AFREC

The Democratic Republic of Congo is well endowed with forest area and carbon stocks in forest biomass represent the second largest in the tropical world. Crude Oil production is about 1,074 ktoe as mentioned in the AFREC''s 2020 energy balance. There is no oil refinery in the country and as a result, all refined products including jet fuel and gasoline have to be imported.

Jul 11, 2025
Global Supply

Church bombing: Multiple people dead after explosion during

Bodies were seen being hauled onto pickup trucks after a bomb exploded inside a church in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) today, leaving several dead and injured.

Jun 25, 2026
Global Supply

Democratic Republic of the Congo Energy Outlook

In the AC, Phase 5 of the Inga project enables Democratic Republic of the Congo to meet an eleven-fold increase in electricity demand; this increase is the result of achieving full access to electricity and of the growing electrification of productive uses.

Jun 22, 2026
Global Supply

Democratic Republic of the Congo | Where we work | Global Energy

Let''s change energy in Goma, DRC. Nuru, based in Goma, DRC, is one of Africa''s pioneering renewable energy-powered metrogrid companies. By delivering world-class renewable energy and connectivity services, Nuru aims to empower 5 million Congolese people, one connection at a

Sep 23, 2025
Global Supply

Democratic Republic of Congo''s power infrastructure

Published as part of African Energy 328, this map provides an overview of power infrastructure in DR Congo. The sites of existing and planned power projects are clearly marked, alongside transmission lines ranging from

Feb 14, 2026
Global Supply

Explosion at DRC displaced persons'' camp kills at least 9

From his X social media account, DRC journalist Daniel Michombero reported an explosion at the Mugunga displaced persons camp in Goma. He posted a video to his account

Dec 06, 2025
Global Supply

Democratic Republic of Congo

Fuel Transportation. Fuel supply and storage throughout the country is done using the following entry points: In the West (Bas-Congo): imported finished products (gasoline, diesel, jet A1, Avgas, oil, fuel and LPG) arrive by tankers or by barge from the SOCIR refinery and are discharged to the oil port of Ango-Ango Matadi before being pumped through pipelines except for fuel and other

Feb 13, 2026
Global Supply

The human cost of cobalt: Modern slavery in the Democratic Republic

NZONGOLA-NTALAJA: I served the Congo for 20 months as the ambassador of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the United Nations in New York, and I made plea after plea for the international

Aug 29, 2025
Global Supply

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Country Commercial Guide. Doing Business in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Democratic Republic of the Congo - Market Overview; Democratic Republic of the Congo - Market Challenges; Democratic Republic of the Congo - Market Opportunities; Democratic Republic of the Congo - Market Entry Strategy

Jan 14, 2026
Global Supply

Energy Capital & Power / Press release | Democratic Republic of

PARIS, France, March 4, 2024/APO Group/ -- With 180 million barrels of proven oil reserves – and up to 5 billion of estimated oil reserves – the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is embarking on an extensive exploration campaign to harness its resources for enhanced energy security and GDP growth.

Mar 05, 2026
Global Supply

USTDA Facilitates Urban Clean Energy Transition in the DRC

Arlington, VA – Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency awarded a grant to the provincial Government of Équateur in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, for a feasibility study to advance the clean energy transition of its capital, Mbandaka.The study will facilitate the development of a solar farm and battery energy storage system, as well as an

Aug 02, 2025
Global Supply

Democratic Republic of Congo: Energy Country Profile

Democratic Republic of Congo: Many of us want an overview of how much energy our country consumes, where it comes from, and if we''re making progress on decarbonizing our energy mix. This page provides the data for your chosen country across all of the key metrics on this topic.

Apr 24, 2026
Global Supply

DR Congo fuel truck victims buried in mass graves

The bodies of some of the scores of people killed in a fuel truck explosion in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been buried in mass graves.

Oct 19, 2025
Global Supply

Democratic Republic of the Congo: Pathways to energy transition

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) intends to conditionally reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 21% by 2030.2 While the DRC has historically been a low emitter, the country''s 2021-2023 National Sustainable Development Strategy includes plans to increase the use of renewables and improve energy access,3 partly through hydropower

Aug 22, 2025
Global Supply

Hanergy Bags 400 MW Solar Project in DR Congo

Building synergies to provide sustainable and stable energy supply in DR Congo, the clean energy giant and the Ministry of Energy and Hydraulic Resources of the Democratic Republic of Congo, have signed a

Dec 19, 2025
Global Supply

Geothermal Energy in Democratic Republic of Congo

Today''s post (17) Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is a country rich in mineral resources, but challenged to have enough energy to capture more value by processing these minerals prior to export. The population has almost no

Mar 26, 2026
Global Supply

Renewable Energy Potential in the DRC

Taking advantage of the Democratic Republic of the Congo''s (DRC''s) significant solar energy potential, renewable energy developer, Bboxx, and telecommunications operator, Orange Telecom, partnered this month for the launch of a solar mini-grid project in the Central African country that aims to connected over 600 households to clean energy solutions by the

Dec 17, 2025
Global Supply

Democratic Republic of Congo

STATION CONGO PETROLE. Goma. LOGO MVITO. congopetrol@yahoo +243994400575 +243994400575 . Distribution. GINKI SPRL. 32, Av. Kibombo, Ibanda - Bukavu . CHIHUBAGALA CHINJA. 4.6 Democratic Republic of Congo Storage and Milling CompanyContact List; Democratic Republic of Congo - 4.8 Democratic Republic of Congo

Apr 16, 2026
Global Supply

Democratic Republic of Congo''s power infrastructure | African Energy

Published as part of African Energy 328, this map provides an overview of power infrastructure in DR Congo. The sites of existing and planned power projects are clearly marked, alongside transmission lines ranging from 220kV to 500 kV. Democratic Republic of Congo''s power infrastructure. Issue 328 22 July 2016. Published as part of African

Nov 22, 2025
Global Supply

Renewable and Appropriate Energy Laboratory RAEL Report

Renewable and Appropriate Energy Laboratory Addressing Conflict and Inequity through Energy Access in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Hilary Yua,b,*, Daniel M. Kammena,b,c, Alyssa Newmand a Energy and Resources Group, University of stations were inactive and at least 40 percent of the country''s high voltage lines had been

Mar 07, 2026
Global Supply

List of power stations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The following page is a list of power stations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. As of December 2015, installed electric generation capacity totalled 2,442 megawatts, but only half that capacity is functioning. Energy portal; List of power stations in Africa; List of largest power stations in the world; References

Aug 21, 2025
Global Supply

Intense fighting in the Congo sparks fear of regional war

Violent conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is worsening the humanitarian crisis there, the World Health Organization warned this past week.

Jan 12, 2026
Global Supply

Video: Hundreds Die in Congo Tanker Blast

About 220 people were killed when a fuel tanker overturned and exploded in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Dec 13, 2025
Global Supply

Power infrastructure map of the Democratic Republic of Congo

Revised in March 2019, this map provides a detailed overview of the power sector in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The locations of power generation facilities that are operating, under construction or planned are shown by type – including liquid fuels, natural gas, thermal unknown, coal, hybrid, hydroelectric, solar (PV and CSP) and biogas.

Nov 22, 2025
Global Supply

Matadi Liquids Storage Terminal, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Puma Energy Holding operates the Matadi liquids storage terminal, which is located in Kongo Central in Democratic Republic of the Congo. This liquids storage terminal became operational in 2016 and is owned by Trafigura Group and others.

Nov 18, 2025
Global Supply

INCREASING ACCESS TO ELECTRICITY IN THE

Increasing access to electricity in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Opportunities and challenges 4.2. THE EASTERN REGION: PROMOTING DECENTRALIZED LARGE-SCALE INFRASTRUCTURE TO PROVIDE SERVICE TO AREAS NOT COVERED BY SNEL''S EXISTING GRIDS 44 4.3. THE NORTH CENTRAL REGION: BUILD DECENTRALIZED

Apr 11, 2026

5 Frequently Asked Questions about “Video of the explosion at the energy storage station in the Democratic Republic of the Congo”

Did a tanker explode in Congo?

According to civil society sources, the vehicle was heading towards the Congolese capital and exploded near a small market. A tanker had exploded after a collision at the same location in October 2018, killing more than 50 people.

Did a tanker explode in Mbuba?

A tanker had exploded after a collision at the same location in October 2018, killing more than 50 people. "Several dead and severely burned in Mbuba this evening after another tanker explosion on the RN-1," Kongo-Central governor Guy Bandu said on Twitter. No further toll was available early Thursday morning.

What happened at a Catholic Church in Congo?

Initial reports said the incident happened at a Catholic church, but the Congolese army later reported it happened at a Pentecostal parish. The army confirmed that an Improvised Explosive Device had been detonated at the church in the town of Kasindi, which sits on the northeastern border with Uganda.

Was a improvised explosive device detonated at a church in Kasindi?

The army confirmed that an Improvised Explosive Device had been detonated at the church in the town of Kasindi, which sits on the northeastern border with Uganda. According to locals, this type of incident is unheard of in Kasindi.

What happened in Mbuba?

The accident, still unexplained, occurred on national road 1, near the village of Mbuba, in the territory of Madimba, 120 km west of Kinshasa. According to civil society sources, the vehicle was heading towards the Congolese capital and exploded near a small market.

Need Product Pricing?

Contact us for competitive quotes on any of our energy monitoring and control products

Get a Quote