Implementation of the Grand Inga Project and development of green industries in the DRC: Prime Minister Sama Lukonde discussed with a delegation from the Fortescue Future Industries Group on the imminent launch of works
December 1, 2022 by
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The Prime Minister, Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde, received, this Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at the Primature, a delegation from the "Fortescue Future Industries" Group, represented by its Director General and Head of Delegation, Julie Shuttleworth, in the presence of the Adviser Special from the Head of State for Infrastructure, Alexis Kayembe, and some members of the Cabinet of the Head of Government.
Fortescue Future Industries is the partner of the Democratic Republic of Congo in the development of the Grand Inga Project and green industries, in particular the production of hydrogen in order to enable the energy transition in the country.
Speaking to the press, at the end of this meeting, the General Manager of Fortescue Future Industries announced the imminent start of the preparatory work after the signing of the addendum to the contract which is taking place shortly. This will allow the creation of several jobs in the DRC.
“We had an excellent meeting with His Excellency the Prime Minister and we discussed this great Grand Inga project and all the green industries that are coming. He strongly encouraged us so that we could start the work fairly quickly. We are here to sign the addendum to our contract. Afterwards, we will begin the preparatory work which will provide a lot of jobs and a lot of opportunities for the Congolese. When the addendum is signed, we are making all the necessary commitments to be able to start the work,” said Julie Shuttleworth.
It should also be noted that the signing of the Addendum will pave the way for several other projects that will be developed across the 145 territories of the Democratic Republic of Congo in order to materialize the vision of the President of the Republic, Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo.
Prime Minister Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde is keen on the start of the work. Reason why, he encouraged Fortescue Future Industries to get to work quickly once the addendum is signed.