Karnafuli is a 230MW hydro power project. It is planned on Karnafuli river/basin in Chittagong, Bangladesh. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently at the partially active stage. It will be developed in multiple phases. Post completion of the construction, the project is expected to get commissioned in 1962. Buy the profile here.

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Description

The project is currently owned by Bangladesh Power Development Board with a stake of 100%.

The hydro reservoir capacity is planned to be 6,500.5 million cubic meter.

Development status

Post completion of the construction, the project is expected to get commissioned in 1962.

Contractors involved

Karnafuli (Karnafuli Phase I) will be equipped with Andritz Hydro turbine. The phase consists of 1 turbine with 50MW nameplate capacity.

Karnafuli (Karnafuli Phase II) will be equipped with Andritz Hydro turbines. The phase consists of 2 turbines, each with 40MW nameplate capacity.

Karnafuli (Karnafuli Phase III) will be equipped with Andritz Hydro turbines. The phase consists of 2 turbines, each with 50MW nameplate capacity.

GE Renewable Energy will supply electric generator(s) for the Karnafuli (Karnafuli Phase I).

GE Renewable Energy will supply electric generator(s) for the Karnafuli (Karnafuli Phase II).

Ercole Marelli Power is expected to supply 2 electric generators for the Karnafuli (Karnafuli Phase III). The generator capacity is likely to be 57.5 MVA.

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This content was updated on 14 October 2024

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