Inga-Kolwezi power link upgrade, the Democratic Republic of Congo
Name and Location
Inga-Kolwezi power link upgrade, the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Project Description
The project entails the technology upgrade of the 560-MW Inga-Kolwezi transmission link and the refurbishment of stations that convert alternating and direct current. The refurbishment will ensure the efficiency and reliability of hydroelectricity transmission.
The system uses high-voltage dc technology and is 1 700 km long, making it one of the world's longest electricity transmission systems.
Power is transmitted from the Inga Falls hydropower station on the Congo river to the Katanga mining district.
Value
The value has not been stated; however, the order to upgrade the link is valued at $107-million.
Duration
The project is scheduled for delivery in 2013.
Client
Société Nationale d'Electricité.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
ABB Group.
Latest Developments
ABB Group has been awarded a contract for the upgrade of key technology for the project. The group is responsible for engineering, including designing, supplying and installing new thyristor valves, high-voltage apparatus and a control and protection system.
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
ABB investor relations officer Karen Himmelsbach, tel +41 43 317 3832 or investor relations assistant Astrid Bodmer, tel +41 43 317 3808.
Société Nationale d'Electricité, tel +243 81 504 16 39 or email cco@snel.cd.
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