Aluminium smelter, Democratic Republic of Congo
Name and location
Aluminium smelter, Bas Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Project description
The government of the DRC and BHP Billiton have signed an agreement to jointly investigate the development of a world-class aluminium smelter in the Bas Congo region of the DRC. The smelter will use electricity from the proposed Inga 3 hydropower station, on the Congo river.
The proposed aluminium smelter will produce about 800 000 t/y in its first phase and use up to 2 000 MW of electricity.
Value
The smelter is projected to cost $3-billion
Duration
A timeframe has not been disclosed.
Breakdown of main contracts
Not stated.
Client
BHP Billiton and the DRC government.
Latest developments
Initial concept studies have been completed for both the hydropower station and the aluminium smelter. Work will now start on feasibility studies for both projects. BHP Billiton has agreed to fund the costs of Inga 3's feasibility study.
Participants
None stated.
Construction materials
Not stated.
On budget and on time?
Not stated.
Contact details for project information
BHP Billiton, Bronwyn Wilkinson,
tel +27 11 376 2154 or
email Bronwyn.Wilkinson@bhpbilliton.com .
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