Belorechensk is a 72MW hydro power project. It is located on white river/basin in Krasnodar Krai, Russia. The project is currently active. It has been developed in multiple phases. The project construction commenced in 1951 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1954.

Project Type Total Capacity (MW) Active Capacity (MW) Pipeline Capacity (MW) Project Status Project Location Project Developer
Hydropower 72 72 Active Krasnodar Krai, Russia Lukoil Ecoenergo

Description

The project is developed and owned by Lukoil Ecoenergo.

The gross head of the project is 44.85m. The penstock diameter is 4m. Belorechensk (Upgrade Unit) underwent through rehabilitation & modernization during 2017-2020.Belorechensk (Upgraded Unit) underwent through rehabilitation & modernization during 2017-2019.Belorechensk (Upgrading Unit) underwent through rehabilitation & modernization during 2017-2020. The project generated 193.5 GWh of electricity.

The project consists of 3 generators.

Development Status

The project construction commenced in 1951 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1954.

Contractors Involved

Belorechensk (Upgrade Unit) is equipped with Andritz Hydro francis turbine. The phase consists of 1 turbine with 24MW nameplate capacity.

Belorechensk (Upgraded Unit) is equipped with Tyazhmash francis turbine. The phase consists of 1 turbine with 24MW nameplate capacity.

Belorechensk (Upgrading Unit) is equipped with Tyazhmash francis turbine. The phase consists of 1 turbine with 24MW nameplate capacity.

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