Valorizing Bushland

200,000 hectares of savanna transformed into agricultural hub

Feed the DRC, Power Sankuru, Valorize Our Resources

PAGRIES (Integrated Agro-Industrial and Energy Hub of Sankuru) is an integrated development project combining agriculture, hybrid solar-biomass energy, agro-food industry, cultural tourism, and oil exploitation. Our innovative approach valorizes 200,000 hectares of bushland (savanna) wrongly considered infertile, thus preserving forests while creating wealth and jobs.

A unique model: Hydrocarbons for Infrastructure

Agricultural Innovation

Breaking Beliefs, Preserving Forests

Traditional Approach

•Agriculture in forest areas
•Progressive deforestation
•Belief: bushland infertile
•Limited yields

PAGRIES Approach

Bushland/savanna valorization
Zero deforestation
Demonstration: fertile bushland
Large-scale mechanized agriculture

This project is totally innovative by transforming lands that nobody cares about into a granary for the DRC.

The 5 Project Phases

An integrated and progressive approach for sustainable development

Phase 0: Hybrid Energy & Factory

Year 1$50-80M

Hybrid solar-biomass energy system (20 MW solar + 20 MW biomass) and DRC's first tractor assembly plant

Phase 1: Agriculture

Years 1-3$100-150M

200,000 ha: rice (150k), corn (30k), sugarcane (20k)

Phase 2: Industry

Years 2-4$150-200M

Sugar mill, rice mill, flour mill and logistics center

Phase 3: Tourism

Years 2-4$20-30M

Cultural village, ecolodges and tourist circuits

Phase 4: Hydrocarbons

Years 2-7$500-700M

3D seismic exploration, drilling and oil/gas production

Total Investment

~$1 Billion USD

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) over 7 years

Project Schedule

7-Year Interactive Timeline

Discover the key milestones and deliverables of each phase of the PAGRIES project over a 7-year period

Phase 0: Hybrid Energy & Factory

Year 1 • $50-80M

Hybrid solar-biomass energy system (20 MW solar + 20 MW biomass) and DRC's first tractor assembly plant

Key Milestones

Installation of hybrid solar-biomass system (20 MW + 20 MW)

Construction of tractor assembly plant

Training of 200 local technicians

Regional electrical grid connection with 24/7 power supply

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

Year 6

Year 7

The Consortium

A Strategic Alliance for Sankuru's Development

COFA Initiative

Promoter & Local Anchoring

Congolese organization specialized in contract farming and rural development. COFA brings local expertise, community relations, and field knowledge.

www.cofainitiative.org

Chunlin

Chunlin Trading

Technical & Industrial Expertise

Chinese group specialized in agro-industrial infrastructure and solar energy. Chunlin provides technology, equipment, and technical know-how.

Pulse Resources Inc.

Financing & Oil Exploitation

American company specialized in energy project financing and oil exploitation. Pulse raises funds through future oil revenues.

www.purinco.com

Project Impact

Concrete Benefits for Sankuru and the DRC

20,000+

Direct Jobs

~1 Md$

Total Investment

200,000

Cultivated Hectares

1 000+

Youth Trained

Economic

• Creation of 20,000+ direct jobs
• Significant tax revenues
• Infrastructure via roads and bridges
• Regional food security

Social

• Training 1,000-1,500 youth
• Electricity for health centers
• Schools and community infrastructure
• Cultural valorization (tourism)

Environmental

• Zero deforestation (bushland vs forest)
• Clean solar energy
• Forest heritage preservation
• Sustainable mechanized agriculture

Tourism and Cultural Heritage

Sankuru possesses a rich cultural and historical heritage. PAGRIES integrates tourism valorization to preserve and promote ancestral traditions while creating economic opportunities for local communities.

Traditional Music

Traditional instruments like the sanza (likembe) are an integral part of Sankuru's musical heritage.

Historical Heritage

Warrior and ceremonial traditions of the Tetela people, photographed since the early 20th century.

Ceremonial Dances

Historical archives (1914) of ritual dances and traditional costumes preserved to this day.

Ancestral Percussion

Traditional drums rhythm celebrations and transmit messages between villages.

Living Traditions

Contemporary festivals and celebrations perpetuate cultural traditions with pride and dynamism.

Tourism Objectives

Creation of a cultural museum
Ecotourism circuits
Annual cultural festivals
Training local artisans
Eco-responsible accommodations

PAGRIES tourism component aims to create 500 direct jobs in hospitality, catering, crafts, and guiding, while generating additional income for local communities.