BESOINS ÉNERGÉTIQUES POUR L'INDUSTRIE LOCALE — PARTENARIAT STRATÉGIQUE USA – RDC

ABSTRACT This study analyzes the energy needs required for the industrialization of the Democratic Republic of the Congo within the framework of the U.S.–DRC strategic partnership. It shows that, despite exceptional energy potential—notably nearly 100 GW of hydropower—national consumption remains very low, at around 11 TWh per year, or approximately 110 kWh per capita. To reach the level of an emerging economy, the DRC would need to have a capacity of between 41 and 45 GW and produce between 355 and 390 TWh of electricity per year. The study concludes that modernizing energy infrastructure, diversifying the electricity mix, and mobilizing strategic investments are essential for the local transformation of resources, industrial competitiveness, and strengthening the country’s economic sovereignty. Keywords : industrialization, electricity, energy potential, industrial development, energy infrastructure, energy transition.