Nurek is a 3,040MW hydro power project. It is located on Vakhsh river/basin in Khatlon, Tajikistan. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently active. It has been developed in multiple phases. The project construction commenced in 1961 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1972. Buy the profile here.

Description

The project is currently owned by Barki Tojik with a stake of 100%.

Nurek is a reservoir based project. The hydro reservoir capacity is 10,500 million cubic meter. The gross head of the project is 275m. Nurek (Unit 2_Active) underwent through rehabilitation & modernization during 2019-2022.Nurek (Unit 3, 4) underwent through rehabilitation & modernization during 2019-2023.Nurek (Unit 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) underwent through rehabilitation & modernization during 2024-2028. The project generated 11,200 GWh of electricity.

Nurek (Unit 1) consists of 1 unit of francis turbine with 320MW nameplate capacity.

Nurek (Unit 2_Active) consists of 1 unit of francis turbine with 375MW nameplate capacity.

Nurek (Unit 3, 4) consists of 2 units of francis turbines with 335MW nameplate capacity.

Nurek (Unit 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) consists of 5 units of francis turbines with 335MW nameplate capacity.

Development status

The project construction commenced in 1961 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1972.

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