Tarbela 5th Extension hydropower project, Pakistan
Name of the Project
Tarbela 5th Extension hydropower project.
Location
The Tarbela power station is situated below the largest earth-filled dam in the world, in Swabi district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
Project Owner/s
Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority.
Project Description
The project will increase the Tarbela power plant’s total generating capacity from 4 888 MW to 6 300 MW.
The project incorporates a new 1 410 MW hydropower plant to be built at the end of an existing 43-year-old tunnel through the iconic Tarbela dam.
The project also includes a new 50 km, 500 kV transmission line and a 20 MW to 40 MW floating solar pilot project.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
Not stated.
Planned Start /End Date
Not stated.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
Mott MacDonald (lead consultant).
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority of Pakistan, tel +92 42992 02211 or email webinfo@wapda.gov.pk.
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