1.

LOCATION
The project area is located in a narrow section of Indus river, about 3 km downstream of
Besham. Distance from Islamabad is about 240 km

3.OBJECTIVES/BENEFITS
To design a project of 4,000 MW hydropower Project to produce mean annual energy of 21,300
GWh for the national grid.

4.FSR COMMENCEMENT DATE

5.COMPLETION DATE

July 2015 (Tentative)

June 2017 (Expected)

6.PROJECT COST
PC-II approved by CDWP on 18.06.2012 for Rs. 719.628 Million

7.SALIENT FEATURES
Installed Capacity

4,000 MW

Mean Annual Energy

21,300 GWh

Design Discharge

2,900 m3/s

Gross Head

185 m

Length of Power Tunnel

28 km

No. & Type of Turbine

8, Francis

Estimated Project Cost

US$ 6 Billion