Baime Hydro Power Station

The Durgun Hydro Power Station is a hydroelectric power station in Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea.

Baime Hydro Power Station
CountryPapua New Guinea
LocationMorobe Province
Coordinates7°06′46.0″S 146°40′03.4″E
StatusOperational
Commission date2023
Power generation
Nameplate capacity11.6 GW
Annual net output81 GWh

History

The feasibility study for the construction of this power station started in 2014. In 2023, it was commissioned.[1]

Technical specifications

The power station has a generation capacity of 11.6 GW. It can produce up to 81 GWh of electricity annually. It consists of two Pelton turbines with 5.8MW installed capacity for each.[1]

See also

References

  1. "Baime hydropower project set to be commissioned in Papua New Guinea". Water Power & Dam Construction. 22 March 2023. Retrieved 20 October 2023.


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