Suwalong hydropower project, Tibet
Name and Location
Suwalong hydropower project, Tibet.
Client
China Huadian Corporation.
Project Description
The project involves the construction of the first hydropower station on the Jinsha river – part of the upper reaches of the Yangtze river – that will supply electricity to Tibet’s eastern regions.
A 112-m-high dam will be built to form a reservoir that can store about 674-million cubic metres of water.
Suwalong will have a design capacity of 1.2 GW and will be able to generate about 5 400 GWh/y.
Value
The project is expected to cost $2.77-billion.
Duration
Construction of the dam is expected to start next year, with the first of its four generating units expected to start in 2021.
Latest Developments
Construction of the project started in April this year.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
China Huadian Corporation, tel +86 10 8356 6666 or fax +86 10 8356 5000.
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