Nurek is a 3,000MW hydro power project. It is located on Vakhsh river/basin in Khatlon, Tajikistan. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. The project construction commenced in 1961 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1972.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Hydropower | 3,000 | 3,000 | – | Active | Khatlon, Tajikistan |
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Description
The project is currently owned by Barki Tojik Open Stock Holding Power.
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 underwent through rehabilitation & modernization during 2009-12; 2019- 2023; 2024-2028. The project generated 11,200 GWh of electricity.
Development Status
The project construction commenced in 1961 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1972.
Contractors Involved
Turboatom was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 1 unit of francis turbine with 320MW nameplate capacity.
Turboatom was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 8 units of francis turbines, each with 335MW nameplate capacity.
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