Kamchay is a 194.1MW hydro power project. It is located on Kamchay river/basin in Kampot, Cambodia. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. The project construction commenced in 2007 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 | 194.1 | 194.1 | – | Active | Kampot, Cambodia | Sinohydro |
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Description
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The project was developed by Sinohydro and is currently owned by Sinohydro Kamchay Hydroelectric Project.
The hydro reservoir capacity is 680 million cubic meter. The net head of the project is 122m. The penstock length is 221m. The penstock diameter is 6.2m. The project generated 498 GWh of electricity. The project cost is $280m.
The hydro power project consists of 1 turbine with 0.8MW nameplate capacity.
The hydro power project consists of 3 turbines, each with 3.1MW nameplate capacity.
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By GlobalDataThe hydro power project consists of 1 turbine with 4MW nameplate capacity.
The hydro power project consists of 3 turbines, each with 61.86MW nameplate capacity.
The project has 3 electric generators installed at the site.
Development Status
The project construction commenced in 2007 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2011.
Power Purchase Agreement
The power generated from the project is sold to Electricite Du Cambodge under a power purchase agreement with a contracted capacity is 194MW.
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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