Kohala is a 1,124MW hydro power project. It is planned on Jhelum river/basin in Azad Kashmir, 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 2027 and is expected to enter into commercial operation in 2031. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project is being developed by China International Water & Electric, Kohala Hydro and Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority. China International Water & Electric and Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority are currently owning the project.
Kohala is a run-of-river project. The hydro reservoir capacity is planned to be 19.9 million cubic meter. The gross head and net head of the project will be 316m and 290m 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 2 in number. The penstock diameter will be 6.8m. The project is expected to generate 4,800 GWh of electricity.
The hydro power project consists of 4 units of francis turbines.
Development status
The project construction is expected to commence from 2027. Subsequent to that it will enter into commercial operation by 2031.
Power purchase agreement
The power generated from the project will be sold to National Transmission & Despatch under a power purchase agreement.
Contractors involved
China Three Gorges and Yangtze Three Gorges Technology and Economy Development are expected to render engineering procurement construction services for the hydro power project.
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About China International Water & Electric
China International Water & Electric Corp (CWE), a subsidiary of China Three Gorges Corporation, is a state-owned enterprise that provides contracting and investment services. The company invests in the construction of various water and hydropower projects across the countries. It also constructs highways, expressways, bridges and roads rehabilitation, and highway upgrading. Key projects of the company include Kali Gandaki A Hydropower Project, Merowe Dam Project, Nam Mang Hydropower Development, and Kebir Dam. The company operates across Central and Eastern Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America. CWE is headquartered in Beijing, China.
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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