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Introduction:
The Neelum Jhelum hydropower project, with a capacity of 969 megawatts, is gearing up to resume electricity generation by the end of July. The project was temporarily suspended last year due to the collapse of a part of its tail race tunnel. However, restoration work is nearing completion, and the project is now ready to contribute power to the national grid once again.
Visit by Wapda Chairman:
Engineer Lt Gen (Retired) Sajjad Ghani, Chairman of the Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda), recently visited the Neelum Jhelum power plant to conduct a comprehensive review of the restoration work. During the visit, he assessed the strengthening of the tail race tunnel and the overall preparedness level for resuming power generation.
Status of Restoration Work:
The project’s restoration team briefed the Wapda chairman on the progress of the work. The task of concrete lining in the collapsed area of the tail race tunnel has been successfully accomplished. Additionally, other affected portions in the 3.5km-long tunnel have been strengthened through lattice girder, rock bolting, and shotcrete techniques.
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Upcoming Steps:
Sweeping and cleanliness of the tail race tunnel are scheduled to commence next week. Following this, the process of pressurization, involving the filling of water in the tail race tunnel, will begin. This important step will lead to the resumption of electricity generation from the Neelum Jhelum hydropower project.
Project Background:
Neelum Jhelum is a run-of-the-river hydropower project that initially started electricity generation in April 2018. Prior to the suspension of power generation due to the tunnel collapse, the project had successfully contributed more than 18 billion units of electricity to the national grid.
Conclusion:
The Neelum Jhelum hydropower project is set to resume electricity generation by the end of July. After undergoing extensive restoration work in its tail race tunnel, the project is now ready to recommence its contribution to the national grid. With a capacity of 969 megawatts, the project will play a crucial role in meeting Pakistan’s energy needs and supporting its power generation goals.
