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Two 55-ton main transformers of Dasu HPP successfully transported​

By Fatima

The Power Construction Corporation of China (PowerChina)’s 132kV transmission line of the Dasu Hydropower Project has successfully transported two 55-tonne main transformers from Islamabad to the Dasu 132kV substation.

"The transport marks that all the main equipment of the project has reached the site, and the construction of the substation has entered the final stage.

The 132 kV transmission line from Duber hydel power station to Dasu was direly needed for a stable supply of electricity during the peak construction period of the Dasu hydropower project.

Dasu hydropower project, with a total capacity of 4320MW, is being executed in two phases. The first phase, which involves constructing a 2,160MW power generation facility, is currently in progress and is expected to commence electricity production in 2026.

 

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The 4320 MW-Dasu Hydropower Project is planned to be completed in two stages.
The under construction 2160 MW-Stage-I will start electricity generation in 2026.

 

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River diversion works are in full swing at Diamer Basha Dam,,,

The river diversion work is an important milestone which have to achieve in dry season for the construction of the Main Dam weir. The works are in progress with full force and are expected to be completed by the end of this month.

The diversion system consists of Diversion Canal and Diversion Tunnels (1&2) which are about 2000m (912m & 1041m). Due to the larger cross-sectional area of horseshoe-shaped tunnels (220m²), the excavation was divided into layers.

On completion, the project will irrigate 1.23 million acres of land and generate 18 billion units of green, clean, and low-cost hydel electricity per annum. A sum of Rs.78.5 billion is being spent on the resettlement of affectees and CBMs in health, education, and infrastructure development.

 

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Construction Highlights on 4320 MW-Dasu Hydropower Project

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Diamer Basha Dam is all set to achieve a major milestone as River Indus will stand diverted for the Project by end of this month...

Diamer Basha Dam is scheduled for completion in 2028. It will store 8.1 MAF water and generate 4500 MW clean, green and affordable electricity.

 

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China accelerates Mohmand Dam project after India's Indus Water threat​

China speeds up dam work in Pakistan amid India’s move to suspend Indus water treaty after Pahalgam incident.

News Desk
May 19, 2025

China has said it is accelerating construction on the Mohmand Dam in Pakistan in response to India’s recent threats to cut off water supplies, according to a report publuished on the South China Morning Post website.

The dam, located in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, has been described as a “flagship” project by Pakistani authorities and is a key component of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) under Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative.

According to a report by Chinese state broadcaster CCTV, concrete filling on the Mohmand Dam has begun a “critical construction milestone” signaling an accelerated phase of development.

The dam, under construction by the state-owned China Energy Engineering Corporation since 2019, was initially slated for completion in 2026.

The acceleration comes after heightened tensions between India and Pakistan. New Delhi has reportedly suspended the World Bank-brokered Indus Waters Treaty in response to the Pahalgam incident. In retaliation or response, China appears to be doubling down on strategic infrastructure support to Islamabad.

The Mohmand Hydropower Project is designed to be a multipurpose facility—aimed at flood control, irrigation, power generation, and water supply.

Once completed, it is expected to generate 800 MW of electricity and provide 300 million gallons per day of drinking water to the city of Peshawar.

Beyond Mohmand, China and Pakistan are also intensifying cooperation across various sectors. These include industrial development, agriculture, and public welfare projects. Another major bilateral venture, the Diamer-Bhasha Dam nicknamed the “Three Gorges Project” of Pakistan also continues to be a focal point of collaboration.

The Chinese announcement to fast-track the Mohmand Dam underscores growing geopolitical maneuvering in the region, with water security emerging as a new axis of strategic influence.