Ust-Khantaiskaya is a 511MW hydro power project. It is located on Khantaika river/basin in Murmansk, Russia. The project is currently active. It has been developed in multiple phases. Post completion of construction, the project got commissioned in 1975.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Hydropower | 511 | 511 | – | Active | Murmansk, Russia | MMC Norilsk Nickel |
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Description
The project is developed and owned by MMC Norilsk Nickel.
The net head of the project is 45.8m. Ust-Khantaiskaya (Rehabilitated Unit (unit 7)) underwent through rehabilitation & modernization during 2021.Ust-Khantaiskaya (Rehabilitated Units(1- 6)) underwent through rehabilitation & modernization during 2015-2020.Ust-Khantaiskaya underwent through rehabilitation & modernization during 2015-2021.
Development Status
The project got commissioned in 1975.
Contractors Involved
CKD Blansko Holding was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The project consists of 7 units of Francis turbines, each with 73MW nameplate capacity.
NPO Elsib supplied 1 electric generator for the Ust-Khantaiskaya (Rehabilitated Unit (unit 7)). The generator capacity is 74.12 MVA.
NPO Elsib supplied 6 electric generators for the Ust-Khantaiskaya (Rehabilitated Units(1- 6)). The generator capacity is 74.12 MVA.
About MMC Norilsk Nickel
MMC Norilsk Nickel (Nornickel) is an integrated metal and mining company. It carries out the mining, exploration, concentration and processing of minerals. The company also processes, markets and sells precious and base metals. The company’s product portfolio includes precious metals including palladium, platinum, gold and silver. It offers a range of base metals including cobalt, rhodium, silver, gold, iridium, ruthenium, tellurium, nickel, copper, and other metals products as selenium and sulphur. It also provides refining, metallurgical processing, and transport and logistics services. The company owns sales network, fuel and energy companies, transport assets, R&D units and a unique arctic cargo fleet. It has mining bases in Russia, Finland, South Africa and other countries. Nornickel is headquartered in Dudinka, Moscow, Russia.
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