Gongguoqiao is a 900MW hydro power project. It is located on Lancang river/basin in Yunnan, China. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. The project construction commenced in 2008 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2011.

Project Type	Total Capacity (MW)	Active Capacity (MW)	Pipeline Capacity (MW)	Project Status	Project Location	Project Developer
Hydropower	900	900	–	Active	Yunnan, China	Sinohydro

Description

The project was developed by Sinohydro and is currently owned by Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower.

The hydro reservoir capacity is 316 million cubic meter. The net head of the project is 58m. The project generated 3,940 GWh of electricity. The project cost is $614m.

Development Status

The project construction commenced in 2008 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2011.

Contractors Involved

Toshiba Hydro Power (Hanzhou) was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 4 units of francis turbines, each with 225MW nameplate capacity.

Toshiba Hydro Power (Hanzhou) supplied 4 electric generators for the project. The generator capacity is 250 MVA.

About Sinohydro

Sinohydro Corp Ltd (Sinohydro), a subsidiary of Power Construction Corporation of China, is a state-owned engineering and construction company executing large- and medium-scale hydropower projects. Its portfolio of services includes general construction; engineering, procurement and construction (EPC); and investment. The company carries out the construction of water conservancy, hydropower stations, power, transportation, civil work, mining, and real estate projects. The company also offers project financing, design, implementation, and operation of infrastructures such as power, transportation, civil work, mining, and real estate. The company has regional offices in several countries across Asia-Pacific, Africa, America, Eurasia, West Asia, and North Africa. Sinohydro is headquartered in Beijing, China.

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