Hydroelectric Power Plants in China - Yunnan
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Ahai Location: Yunnan Operator: Yunnan Jinsha River Hydropower Co Ltd Configuration: 5 X 400 MW Francis Operation: 2012-2013 T/G supplier: Tianjin Alstom Hydro EPC: Sinohydro Quick facts: In Nov 2002, Jinsha River Hydropower began development of the 2-GW Ahai hydropower project on the middle reaches of the Jinsha River in Yulong County, Lijiang City. The project company is a JV of China Huadian (35%), China Huaneng (23%), China Datang (23%), Hanergy Holding (11%), and Yunnan Investment Group (10%). The river diversion was completed in 2008, but Ahai did not receive final NDRC approval until Jan 2011 after final environmental studies. River closure was in Dec 2011 and Unit-1 completed its 72hr test run on 27 Dec 2012. Estimated annual production is 8,992 GWh. The plant is connected to the regional 500kV grid. Photograph courtesy of China Huadian Group |
Dachaoshan Location: Yunnan Operator: SDIC Electric Power Co Configuration: 6 X 225 MW Francis Operation: 2001-2003 T/G supplier: Canadian General Electric EPC: Kunming Hydropower Design Institute, China Gezhouba Group Corp Quick facts: The $950mn Jinghong plant is one of six power stations on the middle and lower Lancang River and is located 400km upstream from Chiang Rai in northern Thailand. Feasibility studies for the site started in 1993 in consortium with MDX Power Co (now GMS Power). In January 2005, Harbin Electric and Alstom were awarded the contract for the Jinghong T/G sets. The first unit went commercial on 17 Jun 2008 at 830am. The project has a RCC gravity dam, ship lock, flood discharge works, and T&D facilities. Photograph courtesy of Ningxia University School of Civil and Hydraulic Engineering |
Gelantan Location: Yunnan Operator: Datang Lixianjiang Hydropower Development Co Ltd Configuration: 3 X 150 MW Francis Operation: 2008 T/G supplier: Harbin EPC: Beifang Investigation Design & Research Co, Sinohydro Bureau 14 Quick facts: In Oct 2002, Datang Lixianjiang Hydropower Development Co Ltd was established to build a new hydropower station as part of a cascade development on the Lixianjiang River in Simao district, Pu’er City. The development company was invested by Datang Power (70% equity), Beijing State Power Anrong Energy Source Investment Co (25%), and Yunnan Simao State Assets Management Co (5%). A 113m tall, 466m long RCC dam was built for the project. River closing works started in Jan 2006 and impoundment began in July 2008. All three units were online by Dec 2008.The plant cost about Rmb 3bn. Beifang Investigation, Gelantan generates about 2,000 GWh/yr. Photograph courtesy of www.powerfoo.com |
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Gongguoqiao Location: Yunnan Operator: Huaneng Lancang Hydropower Co Ltd Configuration: 4 X 225 MW Francis Operation: 2011-2012 T/G supplier: Toshiba Hydropower EPC: Northwest Hydro Consulting Engineers, Sinohydro Bureau 4 Quick facts:In Jany 2005, the pre-feasibility study was approved for the Gongguoqiao power station on the Lancang River in Yunlong County, Dali Ba Autonomous Prefecture. The site is between the proposed Miaowei dam upstream and the Xiaowan project downstream. The Rmb 9bn project has a 105m tall, 356m long RCC dam and was Yunnan's first major hydropower station during the 12th Five Year Plan period. Concrete placement began in May 2009. The first unit went online on 15 Nov 2011 and Unit-4 completed on 21 Jun 2012. Photograph courtesy of www.nhjd.net |
Hale Location: Yunnan Operator: Zhaoheng Hydropower Co Ltd Configuration: 2 X 13 MW Francis Operation: 2005 T/G supplier: Liyuan Photograph courtesy of Zhaoheng Hydropower Co Ltd |
Houpayan Location: Yunnan Operator: Qiubei County Qingshui River Hydropower Development Co Ltd Configuration: 2 X 12 MW Francis Operation: 2009 T/G supplier: Kunming EPC: Yunnan Hydropower Construction Co Quick facts: This SHP is in Qiubei County, Wenshan Prefecture. Work began in Jul 2006 and completed in Dec 2009. The 90.5m tall single-curvature arch dam is constructed of unexposed aggregate concrete. Total length is 203m. Photograph courtesy of Yunnan Hydropower Construction Co Ltd |
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Jin'anqiao Location: Yunnan Operator: Hanergy Holding Gorup Configuration: 4 X 600 MW Francis Operation: 2011 T/G supplier: Dongfang EPC: China Gezhouba Group Quick facts: In Aug 2003, preparatory work was officially launched on the Jin'anqiao power station in Lijiang City in the middle reaches of the Jinsha River. The lead investor is Hanergy Holding with an 80% stake. Minority investors include Yunnan Jinsha River Hydropower Development Co Ltd (12%) and Yunnan Development and Investment Co Ltd (8%). Work started on the diversion tunnels in January 2004, and these completed in November 2005. The RCC dam reaches 160m and has a crest length of 640m. The dam works were officially completed in Nov 2010, having weathered several large-scale flood events, including one in March 2010. Photograph courtesy of yunnanpower.cn |
Jinghong Location: Yunnan Operator: Yunnan Electric Power Group Co Ltd Configuration: 4 X 350 MW Operation: 2008 T/G supplier: Alstom, Harbin, Dongfang EPC: Kunming Hydropower Design Institute Quick facts: The $950mn Jinghong plant is one of six power stations on the middle and lower Lancang River and is located 400km upstream from Chiang Rai in northern Thailand. Feasibility studies for the site started in 1993 in consortium with MDX Power Co (now GMS Power). In January 2005, Harbin Electric and Alstom were awarded the contract for the Jinghong T/G sets. The first unit went commercial on 17 Jun 2008 at 830am. The project has a RCC gravity dam, ship lock, flood discharge works, and T&D facilities. Photograph courtesy of Kunming Hydropower Design Institute |
Liuping Location: Yunnan Operator: Aba Hydroelectricity Development Co Ltd Configuration: 3 X 40 MW Operation: 2009 T/G supplier: Chongqing EPC: Sinohydro Quick facts: Liuping is in Aba Tibetan Qiang Autonomous Prefecture and is the final plant in the Heshui River cascade. Construction started in Sep 2005, but the site is only 65km from the epicenter of the Wenchuan County earthquake of May 2008 and the construction process was considerably interrupted. Photograph courtesy of Sinohydro |
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Longkaikou Location: Yunnan Operator: Huaneng Lancang Hydropower Co Ltd Configuration: 5 X 360 MW Francis Operation: 2013 T/G supplier: Voith Siemens Hydro Power Generation Shanghai EPC: East China Electric Power Design Institute, Hydrochina Huadong Engineering Corp, China Gezhouba, Sinohydro Quick facts: In Sep 2007, construction got underway on the Longkaikou hydropower station in Heqing County, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture. In Mar 2008, Voith Siemens Hydro Shanghai won a €65mn contract for five 400-MVA generators for the plant. In June 2009, the Ministry of Environmental Protection discontinued examination and approval of Longkaikou and the 2,040-MW Ludila project downstream pending resolution of environmental and permitting issues, an almost unprecedented development. The construction halts were rescinded in the second half of 2010 according to press reports. Photograph courtesy of Sinohydro |
Ludila Location: Yunnan Operator: Huadian Yunnan Generating Co Ltd Configuration: 6 X 360 MW Francis Operation: 2013-2015 T/G supplier: Dongfang, Tianjin Alstom Hydro EPC: Hydrochina Xibei Engineering Corp, Sinohydro Quick facts: Dam construction at Ludila began in 2007. As with Longkaikou, the Ministry of Environmental Protection discontinued examination and approval of the project in Jun 2009. The construction halts were rescinded in the second half of 2012 according to reports. Photograph courtesy of China Huadian Group |
Lushuihe Location: Yunnan Operator: Huadian Yunnan Generating Co Ltd Configuration: three powerhouses, 65.5 MW capacity Operation: 1958-1972 T/G supplier: Chongqing, Harbin Quick facts: This hydropower complex on the upstream Honghe River in Lushui County, Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture. Photograph courtesy of China Huadian Group |
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Madushan Location: Yunnan Operator: Guangdong Hydropower Group Co Ltd Configuration: 3 X 100 MW Francis Operation: 2011 T/G supplier: Tianfa EPC: Guangdong Hydropower Planning and Design Institute, Guangdong No 2 Hydropower Engineering Co Ltd Quick facts: Madushan is on the Honghe in Honghe Hani AP. Construction began in May 2007 The first unit commissioned on 28 Feb 2011. Photograph courtesy of www.yunnanpower.cn |
Malipo Maomaotiao Location: Yunnan Operator: Yunnan Wenshan Electric Power Co Configuration: 2 X 20 MW Operation: 2004 T/G supplier: ?? EPC: Yunnan Hydropower Construction Co Quick facts: This SHP is in Malipo County, Wenshan Prefecture. Photograph courtesy of Yunnan Hydropower Construction Co Ltd |
Malutang Location: Yunnan Operator: Datang International Power Generation Co Ltd Configuration: 2 X 50 MW, 3 X 100 MW Francis Operation: 2004-2010 T/G supplier: GE Hydro Asia EPC: Kunming Hydropower Design Institute, China Gezhouba Group, China International Water & Electric Corp, Guangxi Hydropower Engineering Bureau Quick facts: In Jan 2002, construction started the Malutang plant on the Panlong River in Malipo County, Wenshan Zhuang/Miao Autonomous Prefecture. A 40m, concrete gravity dam and two 50-MW Francis T/G sets were completed in October 2004 and January 2005, respectively, around 6mos ahead of schedule. In August 2005, work got underway on an extension with three 100-MW Francis sets. The first set went online in December 2009 and the extension was completed in May 2010. Average plant output is 1,800 GWh/yr. Photograph courtesy of ynws.gov.cn |
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Manwan Location: Yunnan Operator: Huaneng Lancang Hydropower Co Ltd Configuration: 5 X 250 MW Francis Operation: 1993-1995 T/G supplier: Dongfang EPC: China National Water Resources and Hydropower Engineering, Kunming Hydropower Design Institute Quick facts: This was the first of a planned series of dams and power stations on the lower Lancangjiang. Design provision was made for a sixth generating unit and a 300-MW set was commissioned in 2007. Photograph courtesy of Chiang Mai University |
Nalan Location: Yunnan Operator: Datang International Power Generation Co Configuration: 3 X 50 MW Operation: 2005-2006 T/G supplier: ?? EPC: Kunming Hydropower Design Institute Quick facts: Development of this plant on the Tengtiao River started in 2002. Datang owns 51% of the project, which cost about RMB 860mn. Photograph courtesy of Datang International Power Generation Co |
Nuozhadu Location: Yunnan Operator: Huaneng Lancang Hydropower Co Ltd Configuration: 9 X 650 MW Francis Operation: 2012-2014 T/G supplier: Voith, Tiangin Alstom Hydro, Dongfang EPC: Sinohydro, Kunming Hydropower Design Institute, Sinohydro Bureau 14 Quick facts: In Apr 2004, preparatory work began on the Nuozhadu hydroelectric plant on the Lancang River in Simao Prefecture. The project received final NDRC approval in Mar 2011. Nuozhadu will serve mostly for power generation, but will also provide flood control for Jinghong City as well as improve downstream navigation. Annual production is expected to be on the order of 24 TWh. The 261.5m gravel core rockfill dam is China's largest of its kind and the third largest in the world. Also included in the civil works are an open spillway on the left bank, flood releasing tunnels on both banks, extensive downstream bank protection, and an underground powerhouse on the left bank. The maximum design flood spillway discharge is 31,318m³, ranking first in the world for this type of design. The units are to commission progressively from 2012 to 2014, about two years earlier than originally expected. China Huaneng estimates the total cost has risen from Rmb 45bn to perhaps Rmb 61bn. Unit-1 went into operation on 5 Sep 2012. Photograph courtesy of Xinhua |
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Seyi Location: Yunnan Operator: Yunnan Luoping Seyi Power Generation Co Ltd Configuration: 2 X 10 MW Francis Operation: 2009 T/G supplier: Kunming EPC: Yunnan Hydropower Construction Co Quick facts: This project is on the Kuaize River in Kongjia Village, Jiulong Town, Luoping County, Qujing City. The dam site is 1,000m upstream of Seyi Village, and the powerhouse is 200m downstream of the dam. The concrete masonry, double-curvature arch dam is 53m tall. Photograph courtesy of Yunnan Hydropower Construction Co Ltd |
Shilong Location: Yunnan Operator: Huadian Yunnan Generating Co Ltd Configuration: 2 X 240 kW Operation: 1912 T/G supplier: Voith, Siemens Quick facts: The Shilong power station 40km from Kunming was developed in 1910 by a group of private investors. These two machines were among the fursirst of their kind in the country and remain in operable condition. The plant was later expanded several times and includes China's first indigenously-manufactured 3-MW hydro set. Photograph courtesy of China Huadian Group |
Tianhuaban Location: Yunnan Operator: Yunnan Hydropower Development Co Ltd Configuration: 2 X 90 Francis Operation: 2011 T/G supplier: ?? EPC:Hydropower Beijing Engineering Corp and Sinohydro Engineering Bureau 3 Quick facts: In Sep 2006, drilling began for the diversion tunnels for the Tianhuaban hydroelectric plant on the Jinsha River in Ludian Ping Township, Zhaotong City. The scheme includes a 113m RCC arch dam and a surface powerhouse 2.5km downstream. Machinery deliveries started in Mar 2008, and the first unit began testing in Oct 2009. Commercial operation for Units 2 and 1 was in Feb and Mar 2011, respectively. Photograph by qif1888 (qjf1688.blog.163.com) |
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Xiangjiaba Location: Yunnan Operator: China Yangtze Power Co Ltd Configuration: 4 X 812 MW, 4 X 800 MW Francis Operation: 2012-2015 T/G supplier: Tianjin Alstom Hydro, Harbin EPC: Northwest Hydro Consulting Engineers, Hydrochina Zhongnan, China Gezhouba Group Corp Quick facts: The Rmb 28.9bn Xiangjiaba project is on the Jinshajiang on the border between Yibin County, Sichuan, and Shuifu County in Yunnan Province. Work began in Nov 2006, and T/G sets were ordered in Aug 2008. River closure was in Dec 2008. The concrete gravity dam will have a maximum height of 162m and a crest length of 896m.The runners for the four 812-MW TAH units weigh 406t, are 10.5m in diameter and 4.7m high. These will be the largest single hydroelectric units in the world. Xiangjiaba is expected to generate about 31 TWh/yr. Photograph courtesy of China Gezhouba Group Corp |
Xiaowan Location: Yunnan Operator: Yunnan Huaneng Lancang Hydropower Co Configuration: 6 X 714 MW Francis Operation: 2009-2010 T/G supplier: Voith, Dongfang, Alstom, Harbin EPC: Northwest Hydro Consulting Engineers, China Gezhouba Group Corp Quick facts: In Jun 2000, preparations were completed for construction of this power station on the middle reaches of the Lancang River. The preliminary plant design was approved in 1995. 60% of the power from the Rmb 32.4bn plant is destined for export to Guangdong and Hong Kong. In Oct 2004, the river was dammed after three years of effort and full construction began on the 292m hyperbolic arch dam, the world's tallest of its kind. The main equipment contracts were awarded in Jan 2005 and the first unit went commercial on 25 Sep 2009. Annual output of the completed plant is expected to be about 19 TWh. Photograph courtesy of China Huaneng Group |
Xiludou Location: Yunnan Operator: China Yangtze Power Co Ltd Configuration: 18 X 770 MW Francis Operation: 2013-2017 T/G supplier: Voith, Dongfang, Harbin EPC: China Gezhouba Group, Sinohydro Bureau 14 Quick facts: The immense Xiludou plant is expected to start commissioning in 2013. The photo is ca Jul 2011 and shows the dam about half poured. Photograph courtesy of yunnanpower.cn |
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Yayangshan Location: Yunnan Operator: Datang International Lixianjiang Hydropower Configuration: 2 X 60 MW Francis Operation: 2006 T/G supplier: Dongfang EPC: Kunming Hydropower Design Institute Quick facts: Datang is a 70% owner of the operating company. Photograph courtesy of Datang International Power Generation Co |
Yilihe Location: Yunnan Operator: Huadian Yunnan Generating Co Ltd Configuration: four plants, 322 MW total Operation: 1960-1973 T/G supplier: Harbin, Zhejiang Quick facts: The Maojiacun Dam on the Yili River near Jinzhong was completed in 1971. The 82.5m tall dam was tallest eartfill dam in Asia at the time. It supports a four-plant hydropower complex. Photograph courtesy of China Huadian Group |
Zhangwo Location: Yunnan Operator: Sichuan Yibin Yili Group Co Ltd Configuration: 3 X 20 MW Operation: 2007 T/G supplier: ?? EPC: Sichuan Province Water Conservancy and Electric Power Engineering Bureau, China Hydropower Construction Group Quick facts: Construction at Zhangwo stared in Oct 2003 and the project cost 100mn yuan. Photograph courtesy of Sichuan Province Water Conservancy and Electric Power Engineering Bureau |
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Data: industcards, Platts UDI World Electric Power Plants Data Base
Updated 20-Mar-2013