• UAE firms Lone Star Ltd and Business Gate plan energy investments in Tshopo province, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
• A delegation will visit Kisangani for site inspections and technical assessments.
• Governor Paulin Lendongolia says the projects could boost jobs, tax revenue, and sustainable development.

Two UAE-based companies, Lone Star Ltd and Business Gate, announced plans to invest in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) Tshopo province, focusing on oil and renewable energy.

The announcement came on Sept. 26 in Dubai, following a meeting between Salem Saeed Salem, CEO of both companies, and Tshopo Governor Paulin Lendongolia, according to the governor’s communication office.

Officials said a delegation from the firms will soon travel to Kisangani for on-site visits and technical evaluations. The talks aim to identify opportunities for joint ventures and partnerships in the province’s energy industry.

Lone Star Ltd, headquartered in Dubai, supplies high-performance components across sectors including energy, renewables, defense, nuclear, and civil infrastructure. The company is already active in the U.S., Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.

Business Gate General Trading LLC, founded in 2007 and based in Dubai, is a leading distributor of lubricants in the UAE. It markets a wide range of branded products for engines and machinery.

Governor Lendongolia said the potential partnerships could deliver employment, tax revenue, and sustainable development for Tshopo.

“We are building a bridge between Tshopo and the world. The presence of investors in Kisangani will cement our ambition to integrate the province into the global growth dynamic,” he said.

This article was initially published in French by Ronsard Luabeya

Adapted in English by Ange Jason Quenum