Islamabad, 2 December 2021 (TDI): The Suki Kinari Hydropower Project has effectively achieved the capping of the spillway section. It is a clean-energy and run-of-the-river power project. Moreover, it is the true embodiment of the partnership between China and Pakistan.
1/2 Congratulations! The CGGC Suki Kinari Hydropower Project, a #CPEC clean energy project, has successfully achieved the capping of spillway section! With joint efforts of both Chinese & Pakistani staff, the project is making steady progress amid COVID-19. pic.twitter.com/JrIEBjG9m6
— Chinese Emb Pakistan (@CathayPak) December 2, 2021
The energy produced through hydropower depends on the water cycle, which is driven by the sun. That’s what makes it renewable. Hydropower is a clean source of energy because it is fueled by water.
As it happens, the world is in dire need of clean energy, what with the looming threat of climate change. Moreover, Pakistan is one of the most vulnerable countries with respect to the adverse impact of climate change.
Suki Kinari Hydropower Project
The Suki Kinari Hydropower Project has been made on the Kunhar River in Mansehra District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It will have a generation capacity of approximately 884 MW with 4 sets of turbines.
2/2 Good news that the CGGC Suki Kinari Hydropower Project has successfully achieved the hoisting of No.3 unit! Joint efforts by both Chinese and Pakistani staff make the steady progress amid COVID-19 pandemic. pic.twitter.com/WBS4bpdK3J
— Chinese Emb Pakistan (@CathayPak) December 2, 2021
The project is part of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) which is the flagship project of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). It is made by the Chinese company, China Gezhouba Group Company Limited (CGGC). CGGC is a Chinese engineering and construction company and is based out of Wuhan.
Suki Kinari Hydropower Project has an elevation of between 1300m and 2400m. The project consists of a dam, spillway, intake, a headrace tunnel, surge branch, pressing piping, a powerhouse, and a tailrace tunnel.
Despite the limitations of the Covid-19 pandemic, the project has come to fruition because of the sheer hard work and mutual collaboration of Pakistan and Chinese workers.
