Major hydropower refurbishment contract signed in Pakistan
GE has been selected by Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) for the refurbishment of two hydropower units at the Mangla hydropower plant in Pakistan.
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Pakistan, Mirpur: GE has been selected by Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) for the refurbishment of two hydropower units at the Mangla hydropower plant in Pakistan.
The scope of work includes the design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the two hydro turbine and generator components.
Mangla, one of the largest power plants in the country, is a 50-year-old hydropower plant producing 1 GW of renewable energy for Pakistan. As Pakistan’s electricity consumption is growing, the refurbishment work will extend the lifetime, efficiency, and capacity of the hydropower plant by 280 MW.
“By replacing the units in an existing dam, we can extend the life of a project for another 50 years. We can also increase the capacity of the hydropower plant, to deliver an even larger amount of renewable energy for the country. We are thrilled to be partnering further with WAPDA on this project to help accelerate the hydro energy transition in Pakistan,” said Pascal Radue, GE’s Hydro Solutions President & CEO.
Source: GE