Murray II is a 550MW hydro power project. It is located on Murray/Khancoban Back river/basin in New South Wales, Australia. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. Post completion of construction, the project got commissioned in 1969.

Project Type Total Capacity (MW) Active Capacity (MW) Pipeline Capacity (MW) Project Status Project Location Project Developer
Hydropower 550 550 Active New South Wales, Australia

Description

The project is currently owned by Snowy Hydro with a stake of 100%.

The hydro reservoir capacity is 1.76 million cubic meter. The net head of the project is 264.3m. Murray II underwent through rehabilitation & modernization during 2009.

The hydro power project consists of 4 turbines.

Development Status

The project got commissioned in 1969.

Contractors Involved

GE Renewable Energy supplied 4 electric generators for the project. The generator capacity is 145.2 MVA.

Methodology

All power projects included in this report are drawn from GlobalData’s Power Intelligence Center. The information regarding the project parameters is sourced through secondary information sources such as electric utilities, equipment manufacturers, developers, project proponent’s – news, deals and financial reporting, regulatory body, associations, government planning reports and publications. Wherever needed the information is further validated through primary from various stakeholders across the power value chain and professionals from leading players within the power sector.