Lower Palas Valley is a 665MW hydro power project. It is planned on Indus river/basin in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently at the permitting stage. It will be developed in a single phase. The project construction is likely to commence in 2028 and is expected to enter into commercial operation in 2032. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project is being developed by Daewoo Engineering & Construction, Korea Water Resources, Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority and Sarhad Hydel Development Organization. Daewoo Engineering & Construction, Korea Water Resources, Pakhtunkhwa Energy Development Organization and Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority are currently owning the project.
Lower Palas Valley is a run-of-river project. The gross head of the project will be 805m. The project is expected to generate 2,590 GWh of electricity.
The hydro power project consists of 3 units of pelton turbines.
Development status
The project construction is expected to commence from 2028. Subsequent to that it will enter into commercial operation by 2032.
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About Daewoo Engineering & Construction
Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co Ltd (Daewoo E&C) is a provider of civil engineering and building work services. It provides a range of engineering, architecture, and construction services to diverse markets. The company carries out construction projects for tunnels, petrochemical plant, industrial facility EPC projects, high-tech complex skyscrapers roads, bridges, railroads, power plants, petrochemical plants, residential, commercial, office and factory buildings. It also develops and sells real estate properties such as apartments; townhouses and villas; studio apartments and urban lifestyle homes; and commercial complexes. The company also manages hotels and other entertainment facilities. It has operations in Nigeria, Algeria, Libya, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq, Oman, Singapore, Malaysia, Turkmenistan, the Philippines, Indonesia, Korea, and Vietnam. Daewoo E&C is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.
About Korea Water Resources
Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-water) is a public corporation specializing in water resource management. The company's primary activities include the construction, operation and management of water resources, metropolitan waterworks, and renewable energy facilities. K-water offers services such as water safety, water supply, water specialization, and water cooperation. The company also carries out integrated water resource management, waterfront development, clean energy projects, overseas investment projects, membrane filtration for water supply, seawater distillation, and high-quality tap water services. It offers services to a broad range of customers, including local municipalities and industrial complexes. K-water is headquartered in Daejeon, South Korea.
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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