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Under Construction Karot Hydropower Project - 720MW

Electro-mechanical activities are at their peak. All workers are struggling hard to achieve the Project Timelines.

The project is being construction on Jhelum River which is first Hydel Project of CPEC.

The Project physicals progress is over 93% and first unit commissioning is expected in early 2022.



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Preparation for Reservoir Filling at 720MW Karot Hydropower Project.


According to the Overall Construction schedule, the closure of gates and first water storage is planned before the end of 2021. In this regard a public notice for information and warring has been issued for awareness.



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Another Achievement marked at Karot Hydropower Project

On 16th November 2021, Rotor of Unit no.3 was successfully hoisted in 40 minutes. With this accomplishment, the unit#3 also entered into the final assembly stage.

Karot Hydropower Project is housed with 4 hydro-generating units each having capacity of 180MW. The diameter of the generator rotor is 13m, height is 1.8m and total lifting weight was 680 tons.


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Historic Moments at first CPEC Hydropower Project – 720MW Karot HPP

The reservoir impounding of First Hydropower Project of CPEC has started today, Nov 20, 2021. Diversion Tunnels were closed and the Project moved one step closer to generate clean, green and cheap energy.

The reservoir impounding of the First Hydropower Project of CPEC has started today, Nov 20, 2021. Diversion Tunnels were closed and the Project moved one step closer to generate clean, green, and cheap energy.


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Historic Moments at first CPEC Hydropower Project – 720MW Karot HPP

The reservoir impounding of First Hydropower Project of CPEC has started today, Nov 20, 2021. Diversion Tunnels were closed and the Project moved one step closer to generate clean, green and cheap energy.

The reservoir impounding of the First Hydropower Project of CPEC has started today, Nov 20, 2021. Diversion Tunnels were closed and the Project moved one step closer to generate clean, green, and cheap energy.


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Video from a Chinese Channel that covers BRI developments
 
Under Construction Karot Hydropower Project - 720MW

Located on Jhelum river and first Hydel Project of CPEC.
The Project physicals progress is around 93% and first unit commissioning is expected in early 2022.



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720MW Karot HPP - Re-construction & handing of the new cable bridge has been occurred recently.

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In Reservoir area of Karot Hydropower Project, two bridges have been reconstructed which were officially handed over to the AJ&K Administration.


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The main traffic pedestrian bridge connecting the Punjab Province on the right bank and the AJK on the left bank. It is located about 6.6km downstream of the Azad Pattan Bridge and 13km away from the dam site. The total length of the bridge is 277m, the main span is 189m, the full width of the bridge is 3.2m, and the clear width is 2.5m. The S7 road is a pedestrian bridge connected to the local road at the left bank bridge.
 
To witness the major achievement, a ceremony was held in the underground powerhouse on 19th December 2021. The project management team participated in this ceremony and appreciated the efforts and workmanship of Chinese and Pakistani staff who worked day and night to accomplish this milestone.
 

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