Diamer Basha is a 4,500MW hydro power project. It is planned on Indus river/basin in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently at the under construction stage. It will be developed in a single phase. Post completion of the construction, the project is expected to get commissioned in 2028. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project is being developed and currently owned by Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority.
Diamer Basha is a reservoir based project. The hydro reservoir capacity is planned to be 9,250 million cubic meter. The net head of the project will be 174m. The project is expected to generate 18,097 GWh of electricity.
The hydro power project consists of 12 turbines, each with 375MW nameplate capacity.
The project has 12 electric generators that will be installed at the project site.
Development status
Post completion of the construction, the project is expected to get commissioned in 2028.
Contractors involved
Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority is expected to perform operations and maintenance for the hydro power project.
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About Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority
Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) is a government-owned public authority responsible for maintaining power and water in Pakistan. It is responsible for the development of hydel power and water sector projects in Pakistan. The authority plans and executes projects and schemes for the generation, transmission and distribution of power; water supply and drainage; flood management; irrigation, inland navigation; and prevention of water logging and reclamation of waterlogged and saline lands. WAPDA is headquartered in Lahore, Pakistan.
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