Inga 2

Inga 2 is located on the right bank of the Congo River at the Inga falls, the world’s largest waterfall by volume, 150 km upstream for the mouth of the river. Originally equipped between 1977 and 1982, Inga 2 has been running for 34 years without a major retrofit or ongoing preventative maintenance program and hasn’t been producing at its full capacity for years.

Inga 2 has eight 178 MW Francis turbine and generator units which, following the retrofit, will have the same output. GE is providing a turnkey refurbishment for four units, including turbines (for two units), generators, control systems and balance of plant.

Additionally, GE is helping to train and mentor the local workforce, providing skills and experience that will provide returns for the local community well after the retrofit is completed.

The Inga 2 projects is managed by GE’s Hydro Solutions European teams, including the Grenoble Technology and Engineering centers of Excellence.