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    List of hydroelectric power stations in Pakistan

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    This is a list of hydroelectric power stations in Pakistan as of 2024.[1][2][3]

    In service

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    S/N Station Location Type of Power Station Capacity (MW) In-Service year
    1 Renala Renala, Punjab Run of Canal 1 1925
    2 Malakand / Jabban Malakand, KPK Run of River 22 1935
    3 Rasul Mandi Bahauddin, Punjab Run of Canal 22 1952
    4 Dargai Malakand, KPK Run of Canal 20 1952
    5 Kurram Garhi Kurram Garhi, KPK Run of Canal 4 1958
    6 Chichonki Malian Sheikhupura, Punjab Run of Canal 13 1959
    7 Warsak Peshawar, KPK Run of River 243 1960
    8 Shadiwal Shadiwal, Gujrat, Punjab Run of Canal 14 1961
    9 Nandipur Gujranwala, Punjab Run of Canal 14 1963
    10 Mangla Mirpur, Azad Kashmir Reservoir 1,000 1967
    11 Chitral Chitral, KPK Run of Canal 1 1975
    12 Tarbela Tarbela, KPK Reservoir 4,888 1977
    13 Chashma Chashma, Punjab Run of River 184 2000
    14 Jagran Neelum, Azad Kashmir Hydro 30 2000
    15 Ghazi-Barotha Attock, Punjab Run of River 1,450 2003
    16 Malakand-III Malakand, KPK Run of River/Canal 84 2008
    17 Khan Khwar Shangla, KPK Reservoir 72 2010
    18 Pehur Swabi, KPK Canal Fall/Run of River 18 2010
    19 Jinnah Jinnah Barrage, Punjab Run of River 96 2012
    20 Garam Chashma Chitral, KPK Hydro 1 2012
    21 Allai Khwar Mansehra, KPK Reservoir 121 2013
    22 Gomal Zam South Waziristan Reservoir 17 2013
    23 New Bong Escape
    (Laraib Energy)     		Mirpur, Azad Kashmir Hydro 84 2013
    24 Duber Khwar Kohistan, KPK Reservoir 130 2014
    25 Patrind Hydro Muzaffarabad, Azad Kashmir Run of River 147 2017
    26 Golen Gol Chitral, KPK Run of River 108 2018
    27 Neelum–Jhelum Muzaffarabad, Azad Kashmir Run of River 969 2018
    28 Marala Hydro (PPDCL) Sialkot, Punjab Canal Fall/Run of River 8 2018
    29 Gulpur Hydropower Plant, Barali Kotli, Azad Kashmir Run of River 100 2020
    30 Daral Khwar Swat District, KPK Run of River 37 2021
    31 Ranolia Kohistan, KPK High Head 17 2021
    32 Karot Azad Kashmir / Punjab Run of River 720 2022
    33 Suki Kinari Mansehra District, KPK Run of river 884 2024
    Total In-Service Generation 11,519

    Under construction

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    Station Community Location Capacity (MW) Status
    Nai Gaj Dam Dadu, Sindh 4.2 Under construction. To be operational by Oct 2024.[4]
    Mohmand Dam Mohmand Agency, KPK 34°21′11″N 71°31′58″E / 34.35306°N 71.53278°E / 34.35306; 71.53278 (Munda Dam) 800 Under construction. To be operational by Dec 2025.[5]
    Dasu Dam Dasu, KPK 4,320 Under construction. Stage-I: 2,160 MW to be operational by July 2027.[6]
    Keyal Khwar Hydropower Project Kohistan, KPK Keyal Khwar River 128 Under construction. To be operational by 2026.[4]
    Tarbela Dam Extension-V Tarbela, KPK 34°05′23″N 72°41′54″E / 34.08972°N 72.69833°E / 34.08972; 72.69833 (Mangla Dam) 1,530 Under construction. To be operational by 2025.[7][8]
    Diamer-Bhasha Dam Chilas, Gilgit-Baltistan 4,500 Under construction. To be operational by Jun 2029.[5]
    Kurram Tangi Dam North Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 83.4 Under construction. To be operational by Jun 2026.[9]
    Total Under-Construction Generation 11,365+

    Proposed

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    Station Community Location Capacity (MW) Status
    Azad Pattan Hydropower Project Sudhanoti, Azad Kashmir 700 Under construction. To be operational by 2025.
    Balakot Hydropower Project Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 300 Ready to be constructed in 2020.[10]
    Athmuqam Dam Athmuqam, Azad Kashmir 350 Ready to be constructed. Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Corporation won the contract for construction.[11]
    Toren More Project KPK 35 Ready to be constructed. Sinohydro Corporation China and Sichuan Energy Industry Investment Group Co. Ltd. China won the contract for construction.[12]
    Turtonus-Uzghor Dam Chitral, KPK 58 Ready to be constructed. Sinohydro Corp Ltd and Sachal Engineering Works Private Ltd won the contract for construction.
    Lower Spat Gah hydropower project Kohistan, KPK 496 Ready to be constructed.[13]
    Arkari Gol Hydropower Project Chitral, KPK 99 Ready to be constructed.[14]
    Taunsa Barrage Hydropower Plant Muzaffargarh, Punjab 120 Ready to be constructed.[15]
    Kohala Hydropower Project Muzaffarabad, Azad Kashmir 1124
    Shingo Kas Hydropower Project Dir, KPK 102 .[16]
    Tangir Hydropower Project Chilas, Gilgit-Baltistan 21[17] Under construction.[18] To be operational by 2028 [19]
    Chianwali Hydropower Project Gujranwala, Punjab 5.38 Ready to be constructed.[20]
    Deg Outfall Hydropower Project Gujranwala, Punjab 4.04 Ready to be constructed.[20]
    Okara Hydropower Project Gujranwala, Punjab 4.16 Ready to be constructed.[20]
    Chashma Hydel Power Project Mianwali, Punjab 5.0 Ready to be constructed.
    Mahl Hydropower Project Azad Kashmir 34°55′N 73°34′E / 34.917°N 73.567°E / 34.917; 73.567 (Mahl) 590 Ready to be constructed. China Three Gorges Corporation won the contract for construction.[21]
    Soan Dam Pothohar Plateau, Punjab 5,240 Proposed.[22][23]
    Shevik Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan 4,600 Planned.[24][25]
    Nekherdim-Paur Dam Chitral, KPK 80 Ready to be constructed. CTG won the contract for construction.[26]
    Chakothi-Hattian Hydropower Project Muzaffarabad, Azad Kashmir 500 Ready to be constructed. Chinese firm won the contract for construction.
    Hanzel Hydropower Project Hanzel, Gilgit 20 Ready to be constructed. Cost estimate $63 million.[27]
    Kalam Asrit Kalam, KPK 197 Ready to be constructed. KPK government signed MOU with Korea’s state-owned M/S Korea South East Power Company. Cost estimate $500 million.[28]
    Ghowari Hydropower Project Gilgit-Baltistan 30 Ready to be constructed. Cost estimate $80 million.[29]
    Bara Dam Tirah, Khyber Agency 5.8 Ready to be constructed.[30][31][32][33]
    Bunji Hydropower Project Astore District, Gilgit-Baltistan 35°39′N 74°36′E / 35.650°N 74.600°E / 35.650; 74.600 (Bunji Hydropower) 7,100 Ready to be constructed. MOU signed with China’s National Energy Administration.[34] Cost estimate $6.8 billion.[35]
    Kalabagh Dam Mianwali District, Punjab 3600 Proposed.
    Patan hydropower Project Patan Village, Indus River 2,400 Ready to be constructed. MOU signed with China’s National Energy Administration.[31][32][33][36] Cost estimate $6 billion.[37]
    Harpo Hydropower Project Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan 34.5 Ready to be constructed.[38]
    Thakot Hydropower Project Battagram District, KPK 34°45′N 72°55′E / 34.750°N 72.917°E / 34.750; 72.917 (Thakot) 4,000 Feasibility studies to be completed by Dec 2017. MOU signed with China’s National Energy Administration[31][32][33] Cost estimate $6 billion.[37]
    Phandar Hydropower Project Gupis-Yasin District, Gilgit-Baltistan 81 Detailed engineering design or tender of documents under process.[30][33] Cost estimate $128 million .[37]
    Basho Hydropower Station Skardu, GB, Indus River 28 Detailed engineering design or tender of documents under process.[30][31] Cost estimate $40 million.[37]
    Tank Zam Dam Hinis Tangi, KPK, Tank Zam River 25.5 Feasibility studies completed.[31] Cost estimate $234 million.[35]
    Hingol Dam Lasbela District, Hingol River, Balochistan 3.5 Feasibility studies completed. Cost estimate $311 million.[35]
    Akhori Dam Akhori, Punjab, Haro River 600 Feasibility studies ongoing. Cost estimate $1.6 billion.[37]
    Katzarah Dam Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan 15,000 Proposed.
    Middle Palas hydropower project Kohistan, KPK 373 Feasibility studies ongoing.[31][32][33] Cost estimate $763 million.[35]
    Upper Palas hydropower project Kohistan, KPK 160 Feasibility studies ongoing.[31][32][33] Cost estimate $763 million.[35]
    Madian Hydropower Project Swat, KPK, Swat River 157 Feasibility studies ongoing.[39]
    Shushai-Zhendoli Hydropower Project Chitral, KPK 144 Financing is being arranged for these projects by selling shares in the existing projects.[40]
    Shogosin Hydropower Project Chitral, KPK 132 Financing is being arranged for these projects by selling shares in the existing projects.[40]
    Latambar Dam Karak District, Khyber Pukhtunkhwa ? The preliminary feasibility study of the project has been completed and process of site selection completed.[41]
    Mairoobi Dam Nowshera District, Khyber Pukhtunkhwa ? The preliminary feasibility study of the project has been completed and process of site selection completed.[41]
    Jaroba Dam Nowshera District, Khyber Pukhtunkhwa ? The preliminary feasibility study of the project has been completed and process of site selection completed.[41]
    Naran Dam Mansehra District, Khyber Pukhtunkhwa 188 EOI invited.[41]
    Gorband Hydropower Project Shangla District, KPK 14 The preliminary feasibility study of the project has been completed and process of site selection completed.[41][42]
    Nand Bahar Dam Battagram District, Khyber Pukhtunkhwa 50 The preliminary feasibility study of the project has been completed and process of site selection completed.[41]
    Mojigram Shagoor Dam Chitral District, Khyber Pukhtunkhwa 50 The preliminary feasibility study of the project has been completed and process of site selection completed.[41]
    Astar Rabooni Dam Chitral District, Khyber Pukhtunkhwa 50 The preliminary feasibility study of the project has been completed and process of site selection completed.[41]
    Arkari Gol Dam Chitral District, Khyber Pukhtunkhwa 50 The preliminary feasibility study of the project has been completed and process of site selection completed.[41]
    Shringal Dam Upper Dir District, Khyber Pukhtunkhwa 50 The preliminary feasibility study of the project has been completed and process of site selection completed.[41]
    Patrak Barikot Dam Swat District, Khyber Pukhtunkhwa 60 The preliminary feasibility study of the project has been completed and process of site selection completed.[41]
    Segokatch Dam Chitral District, KPK 60 The preliminary feasibility study of the project has been completed and process of site selection completed.[41]
    Taunsa Hydropower Project 135 IPP, RFP has been accepted.[43]
    Shigo Kas Hydropower Project 102 EOI invited.[43]
    Bata Kundi Hydropower Project 96 EOI invited.[43]
    Ghorband Khwar Hydropower Project 21 EOI Iinvited.[43]
    Nandihar Khwar Hydropower Project 12 EOI invited.[43]
    Winder Dam Lasbela District, Winder River, Balochistan 0.3 Proposed. Cost estimate $148 million.[35]
    Daraban Zam Dam Dera Ismail Khan, KPK, Khora River 0.75 Proposed. Cost estimate $69 million.[35]
    Ghabir Dam Ghabir River 0.15 Proposed. Cost estimate $121 million.[35]
    Papin Dam Rawalpindi District, Wadala Kas 0.3 Proposed. Cost estimate $101 million.[35]
    Rajhdani Dam Kotli District, AJK Poonch River 132 EOI invited.[26]
    Gabral Kalam Kalam, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 101 LoS issued.
    Bhadi Dhoba Hydropower Project Haveli District 1 Proposed.
    Galeter Hydropower Project Kotli District 1 Proposed.[44]
    Saridoa Cross Hydropower Project Bhimber District 1.7 Proposed.
    Chamfall Hydropower Project Hattian District 6.4 Proposed.[44]
    Guddu Hydropower Station Kashmore, Sindh 33 Proposed.
    Harighel Hydropower Project 53 Proposed.
    Sehra Hydropower Project Azad Kashmir, Poonch River 130 Proposed.
    Nagdar Hydropower Project Neelum, AJK, Jagran River 25 Proposed.[45]
    Duwarian Hydropower Project Hattian Bala, AJK, Jagran River 29 Proposed.[45]
    Asrit-Kedam Hydropower Project Kalam, KPK, Swat River 215 LOI issued by PEDO, KPK to Korea's state-owned company, M/S Korea South East Power Company (KOEN) working through KOAK Power Limited.
    Karang Hydropower Project 458 Proposed.
    Shogo-Sin Hydel Dam 132 Proposed.
    Shushgai Zhendoll 144 Proposed.
    Yogo, Pakistan 500 Proposed.
    Thor Hydropower Project 3.6 Proposed.[35]
    Yulbo Hydropower Project 3000 Proposed.[37]
    Shyok Hydropower Project 520 Proposed.[37]
    Tungus Hydropower Project 2200 Proposed.[37]
    Skardu Dam Skardu 1600 Proposed.[37]
    Dudhnial Hydropower Project 960 Proposed.[37]
    Kundal Shahi Hydropower Project 960 Proposed.[37]
    Trappi Hydropower Project 32 Proposed.[37]
    Nandihar Hydropower Project Battagram, Khyber Pukhtunkhwa 10 Proposed.[42]
    Mujigaram Shagore Hydropower Project Chitral, Khyber Pukhtunkhwa 51 Proposed.[42]
    Istaro Booni Hydropower Project Chitral, Khyber Pukhtunkhwa 52 Proposed.[42]
    Arkari Gol Hydropower Project Chitral, Khyber Pukhtunkhwa 79 Proposed.[42]
    Total proposed Generation 60,764+

    See also

    [edit]
    • List of barrages and headworks in Pakistan
    • List of power stations in Pakistan

    References

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