Kilavuzlu is a 56.4MW hydro power project. It is located on Ceyhan river/basin in Kahramanmaras, Turkey. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. The project construction commenced in 1994 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2012.

Project Type Total Capacity (MW) Active Capacity (MW) Pipeline Capacity (MW) Project Status Project Location Project Developer
Hydropower 56.4 56.4 Active Kahramanmaras, Turkey Devlet su Isleri Genel Mudurlugu

Description

The project was developed by Devlet su Isleri Genel Mudurlugu and is currently owned by Entek Elektrik Uretimi with a stake of 100%.

The hydro reservoir capacity is 74 million cubic meter. The net head of the project is 54m. The project generated 144 GWh of electricity. The project cost is $162.475m.

Development Status

The project construction commenced in 1994 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2012.

Contractors Involved

Turkiye Elektromekanik Sanayi Genel Mudurlugu was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 4 units of francis turbines, each with 14.1MW nameplate capacity.

Turkiye Elektromekanik Sanayi Genel Mudurlugu supplied 4 electric generators for the project.

About Devlet su Isleri Genel Mudurlugu

Devlet su Isleri Genel Mudurlugu (Devlet su Isleri) is a state owned hydraulic agency that offers planning, conservation, development, operation and management of water resources. The company’s activities include opening wells for underground water studies and surveys, protection, underground water boarding and registration of underground waters, water purification plant constructions, generating hydroelectric energy and drinking water, flood protection, spreading of irrigated agriculture, and others. Its services areas comprise energy, agriculture environment and flood. The company serves customers throughout Turkey. Devlet su Isleri is headquartered in Ankara city, Ankara, Turkey.

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