Bukhtarma is a 675MW hydro power project. It is located on Irtysh river/basin in East Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan. 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 1956 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1960. Buy the profile here.
Description
The project is currently owned by Samruk-Energy with a stake of 90%.
The hydro reservoir capacity is 49,600 million cubic meter. The net head of the project is 61m. The project generated 2,710 GWh of electricity.
The hydro power project consists of 1 turbine with 75MW nameplate capacity.
Development status
The project construction commenced in 1956 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1960.
Contractors involved
Power Machines was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 8 turbines, each with 82MW nameplate capacity.
NPO Elsib supplied 9 electric generators for the project. The generator capacity is 88.3 MVA.
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