Ust-Kamenogorsk is a 331.2MW hydro power project. It is located on Irtysh river/basin in East Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. The project construction commenced in 1939 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1952.

Project Type Total Capacity (MW) Active Capacity (MW) Pipeline Capacity (MW) Project Status Project Location Project Developer
Hydropower 331.2 331.2 Active East Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan

Description

The project is currently owned by Samruk-Energy with a stake of 89.9%.

Ust-Kamenogorsk underwent through rehabilitation & modernization during 2013. The project generated 1,533.76 GWh of electricity.

Development Status

The project construction commenced in 1939 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1952.

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Contractors Involved

Power Machines was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 3 turbines, each with 85MW nameplate capacity.

Power Machines was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 1 turbine with 91MW nameplate capacity.

The electric generators for the project were procured from NPO Elsib and Power Machines.

Methodology

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