Once again, the Inga 2 power plant, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is in the spotlight with the return to service of group 28 (G28) after work to remove logs which had blocked the turbine. This good news translates into a marked improvement in the electricity supply in the Kinshasa region.
Of the six groups present at the Inga 2 power plant, five are now operational thanks to the efforts of the technical teams of the National Electricity Company (SNEL). The general management of SNEL wished to apologize to customers for the inconvenience caused by this situation.
Technicians worked tirelessly to cut and remove the logs that were obstructing the G28 turbine. After the end of the work on Saturday October 14, the neighboring group, the G27, was shut down to allow the G28 to return to service on Sunday October 15. Thus, five of the six groups of the plant are now in operation, which considerably improves the electricity supply in the Kinshasa region.
The general director of SNEL, Fabrice Lusinde, spoke about this successful return to service of the G28 group. It underlines the importance of this maintenance work to guarantee the reliability of electricity production and the significant contribution of the G28 group to overall electricity production.
Despite the difficulties encountered, the general management of SNEL assures that the situation is now completely restored. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, where energy demand continues to increase, the recommissioning of the G28 group is a positive step forward for the country’s energy infrastructure. This demonstrates the DRC’s desire to modernize its installations in order to meet the energy needs of its population and its economy.
Thus, the Inga 2 power plant continues to play a crucial role in the supply of electricity to the Kinshasa region, thanks to the efforts made by SNEL to overcome obstacles and ensure reliable service. This progress demonstrates the country’s ability to meet energy challenges and put in place the necessary infrastructure to support its development.