Birecik is a 672MW hydro power project. It is located on Euphrates river/basin in Sanliurfa, Turkey. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently active. It has been developed in a single phase. The project construction commenced in 1996 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2000. Buy the profile here.
Description
The project is currently owned by Elektrik Uretim with a stake of 30%.
The hydro reservoir capacity is 622 million cubic meter. The gross head of the project is 42m. The project generated 2,500 GWh of electricity. The project cost is $1,300m.
Development status
The project construction commenced in 1996 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2000.
Contractors involved
GE Renewable Energy was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 6 units of francis turbines, each with 112MW nameplate capacity.
GE Renewable Energy supplied 2 electric generators for the project. The generator capacity is 124 MVA.
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