Republic of the Congo
power plants.
Republic of the Congo has 5 operating power plants in the catalog, 734 MW in all. Its operating fleet leans on natural gas, which accounts for 72.8% of operating capacity (534 MW), with hydro a distant second at 26.4%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Centrale Électrique Du Congo (CEC) Power Station (484 MW, recorded start year 2010).
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Republic of the Congo electricity mix
Operating installed capacity by fuel. Each row gives megawatts and its share of the operating total.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Largest plants in Republic of the Congo
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Republic of the Congo
Operating plants with the most recent recorded start years. The catalog records years, not full commissioning dates.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Frequently asked questions
Where does Republic of the Congo get its electricity?
Across the 5 operating plants in the catalog, Republic of the Congo's capacity is led by natural gas at 72.8% (534 MW), then hydro at 26.4% and biomass at 0.8%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Republic of the Congo?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Republic of the Congo is Centrale Électrique Du Congo (CEC) Power Station, a natural gas facility with 484 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 2010.
How many power plants does Republic of the Congo have?
The catalog tracks 5 operating power plants in Republic of the Congo, with 734 MW in all.
Can I see Republic of the Congo's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search Republic of the Congo to fly to it. Every tracked plant is a marker sized by capacity and coloured by fuel, with the national fuel mix in the side panel.