Tamor Storage is a 756MW hydro power project. It is planned on Tamor river/basin in Mechi, Nepal. The project is currently in announced stage. It will be developed in single phase. The project construction is likely to commence in 2024 and is expected to enter into commercial operation in 2028.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Hydropower | 756 | – | 756 | Announced | Mechi, Nepal | Power Construction Corporation of China |
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Description
The project is being developed by Power Construction Corporation of China. Power Construction Corporation of China and Hydroelectricity Investment and Development are currently owning the project having ownership stake of 54% and 46% respectively.
Tamor Storage is a reservoir based project. The gross head and net head of the project will be 198m and 169.73m respectively. The total number of penstocks, pipes or long channels that carry water down from the hydroelectric reservoir to the turbines inside the actual power station, is expected to be 4 in number. The penstock length will be 100m. The penstock diameter will be 6m. The project cost is expected to be around $1,029.505m.
Development Status
The project construction is expected to commence from 2024. Subsequent to that it will enter into commercial operation by 2028.
About Power Construction Corporation of China
Power Construction Corporation of China (PowerChina) is a state-owned construction company. It provides contracting, survey and design services for water conservation, wind power, thermal power, hydropower projects and power and infrastructure projects. PowerChina also manufactures power station auxiliary equipment and metal component products. It offers engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services to hydropower, water works, thermal power, energy, and transmission and distribution projects. PowerChina’s brands include Hydrochina, Sepco III, Hypec and Sinohydro. The company carries out real estate, investment and finance businesses, and provides operations and maintenance (O&M) services. The company executes construction projects in Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa, the Americas and Europe. PowerChina is headquartered in Beijing, China.
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