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Shnogh hydroelectric project, Armenia

23rd March 2018

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Shnogh hydroelectric project.

Location
The project is located along the Debed river, in northern Armenia, close to the Georgian border.

Client
The project will be implemented by Energy Invest Holding, through its newly created subsidiary company, Debed Hydro, which will build and operate the plant.

Project Description
The Shnogh project is a run-of-river plant, which harnesses the water from the Debed and Martsiget rivers.

The water will be dammed behind a 25-m-high concrete weir and conveyed to the powerhouse along a 19-km-long free-flow tunnel, a 230 m pressure shaft, and a high-pressure tunnel.

The two 70 MW turbines will be housed in a surface powerhouse located on the bank of the Debed river, near Neghots village.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Value
Not stated.

Duration
Not stated.

Latest Developments
Debed Hydro has awarded Pöyry the engineering and consultancy services contract for the feasibility study on the project.

Pöyry’s assignment includes the review of existing documents and the basic studies, feasibility design of the selected alternatives, the construction schedule, the bill of quantities, the cost estimate, economic evaluation and the executive summary. The feasibility study is planned to be completed by June.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Pöyry (engineering and consultancy services contract).

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Energy Invest Holding, tel +374 60 744012, fax +374 60 744013 or email info@eih.am.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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