Tarbela Dam Complex
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Tarbela Dam Complex is a complex of hydroelectric power plants with varying statuses, some of which are currently operating, in Pakistan.
The complex consists of the following projects:
- Tarbela 4th Extension hydroelectric plant
- Tarbela 5th Extension hydroelectric plant
- Tarbela hydroelectric plant
Complex Details
Table 1: Project-level details for Tarbela Dam Complex
| Project name | Status | Commissioning year | Nameplate capacity | Technology type | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarbela 4th Extension hydroelectric plant | operating[1] | 2018[1] | 1410 MW[2] | Conventional storage[1] | Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority; China Three Gorges CORP (CTG)[2] |
| Tarbela 5th Extension hydroelectric plant | construction[3] | 2026 (planned)[3] | 1530 MW[3] | Conventional storage[3] | Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority; China Three Gorges CORP (CTG)[3] |
| Tarbela hydroelectric plant | operating[4] | 1977[4] | 3478 MW[4] | Conventional storage[5] | Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority; China Three Gorges CORP (CTG)[5] |
Location
Table 2: Location details for Tarbela Dam Complex
| Project name | Location | River | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarbela 4th Extension hydroelectric plant | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan[6] | Indus River[2] | 34.0896, 72.6867 (exact)[6] |
| Tarbela 5th Extension hydroelectric plant | Topi East Council, Topi Town, Swabi District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan[3] | Indus River[3] | 34.0877, 72.6995 (approximate)[3] |
| Tarbela hydroelectric plant | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan[7] | Indus River[5] | 34.0894, 72.6875 (exact)[8] |
The map below shows the approximate locations of the projects in the complex:
Articles and Resources
Additional data
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 https://web.archive.org/web/20220930093104/https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/factsheet/2020/02/25/tarbela-fourth-hydropower-extension-project-t4hp. Archived from the original on 30 September 2022.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 https://web.archive.org/web/20221020004117/http://www.wapda.gov.pk/index.php/projects/hydro-power/o-m/tarbela-4th-extension-hydropower-project. Archived from the original on 20 October 2022.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 https://web.archive.org/web/20221019155541/http://www.wapda.gov.pk/index.php/projects/hydro-power/under-construction/tarbela-5th-extension. Archived from the original on 19 October 2022.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 https://web.archive.org/web/20221007192030/https://wapda.gov.pk/index.php/projects/hydro-power/o-m/tarbela-dam/item/32-power-station. Archived from the original on 07 October 2022.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|archive-date=(help); Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 https://web.archive.org/web/20221019155637/http://www.wapda.gov.pk/index.php/projects/hydro-power/o-m/tarbela-dam. Archived from the original on 19 October 2022.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 6.0 6.1 https://www.google.com/maps/place/Tarbela+%E2%80%93+4HPS+Powerhouse/@34.087110572.686459816.28z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x1d96f8f35bd2b682!8m2!3d34.0894461!4d72.6858535.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ https://www.google.com/maps/place/Tarbela+Power+Station/@34.087110516.28z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x38def8932262c5b1:0x1752fac2f27999d!8m2!3d34.0890899!4d72.687497972.6864598.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ https://www.google.com/maps/place/Tarbela+Power+Station/@34.087110572.686459816.28z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x38def8932262c5b1:0x1752fac2f27999d!8m2!3d34.0890899!4d72.6874979.
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