Bunji Dam
Bunji Dam is proposed large hydro-power project on Indus River in Bunji, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan.[1] If built it would be Pakistan's second largest hydropower project.
| Bunji Dam | |
|---|---|
  Location of Bunji Dam in Pakistan | |
| Official name | Bunji Hydro-power Project |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Location | Bunji, Gilgit Baltistan |
| Coordinates | 35°43′8″N 74°44′26″E |
| Status | Design stage |
| Construction cost | $8.1 billion |
| Owner(s) | Water And Power Development Authority (WAPDA) |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Gravity RCC |
| Impounds | Indus river |
| Height | 190 metres (620 ft) |
| Spillway capacity | 1900 m3/s |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Indus River |
| Power Station | |
| Hydraulic head | 428 metres (1,404 ft) |
| Turbines | 20 Francis type |
| Installed capacity | 7100 MW |
| Annual generation | 24088 GWh |
The feasibility study of the project was carried out by joint consultant firms Artelia and Sogreah Consultants of France, Nippon Koei of Japan and Development, Mott MacDonald of UK and Management consultants, DMC of Pakistan. The Gravity RCC dam will be 190 m high and will have an installed capacity of 7100 MW.[2] In 2009, Pakistan and China signed a MoU for the construction of Bunji Dam. The accord was signed between Ministry of Water and Power, Pakistan and Three Gorges Project Corporation, China.[3] The construction cost of the dam is US$8.1 billion.
Project description
The project is located on Indus River near Gilgit. Power House and Dam sites are 560 km & 610 km, respectively from Islamabad.
Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) completed the Pre-Feasibility report in March 2005. Consultancy agreement has been extended till September 2012. The Final Report was expected to be finalized and issue till September 30, 2012. Ministry of Water and Power intended to implement the project through PPIB. Bunji Consultants JV is to complete the Design Report, preparation of Tender Documents and PC-I considering the completed and ongoing investigation up to September 30, 2012. Transmission Scheme for Dispersal of Power from Bunji Hydropower Project to Major Load Centers in the National Grid. The Estimated Cost of US$8.1 billion.
Design
In May 2013, Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) completed the engineering design and tendered documents of the 7,100 megawatt (MW) Bunji Hydropower Project.[1]
References
Notes
- "7,100 MW Bunji Dam's detailed engineering design completed". PakTribune. 7 May 2013. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
- "BUNJI HYDROPOWER PROJECT". WAPDA. 15 April 2013. Archived from the original on 10 June 2012. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
- "Chinese firm to build Bunji Dam". The Nation (Pakistan). 23 August 2009. Retrieved 26 October 2019.
