Hydro capacity accounted for 15.4% of total power plant installations globally in 2023, according to GlobalData, with total recorded hydro capacity of 1,407GW. This is expected to contribute 10.9% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 1,562GW. Of the total global hydro capacity, 0.82% is in Pakistan. Listed below are the five largest upcoming hydro power plants by capacity in Pakistan, according to GlobalData’s power plants database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global hydro power segment. Buy the latest hydro power plant profiles here.
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1. Bunji
The Bunji is a 7,100MW hydro power project located in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. It is being developed by China Three Gorges. The project is currently in permitting stage. The project is expected to enter commercial operation in 2030. The project is owned by Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority; China Three Gorges. Buy the profile here.
2. Tarbela
Tarbela is a 6,418MW hydro power project in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority is developing this project. The project is currently in partially active stage. It is owned by Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority. Buy the profile here.
3. Thakot
The 4,866MW Thakot is located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It is owned by Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority. The hydro project is currently in permitting stage. The commercial operation of the project is expected in 2026. Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority is developing this project. Buy the profile here.
4. Diamer Basha
The Diamer Basha is a 4,500MW hydro power project. It is planned in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. The project is currently in under construction stage. It will be developed by Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority. Post completion of construction, the project is expected to get commissioned by 2029. Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
5. Dasu
The 4,320MW hydro project, Dasu is expected to get commissioned by 2026. It is being developed by Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority. The project is currently in under construction stage. Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
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