RIZHAO: A 28-day training program on hydropower technology and management for Pakistani water conservancy professionals concluded on August 2 at the Shandong Water Conservancy Vocational College, China. The initiative aimed to strengthen Pakistan’s capacity in dam development, with a particular focus on the Kurram Tangi Dam project.
Tailored to meet Pakistan’s hydropower needs, the training covered five key areas: mechanical and electrical equipment, automation systems, hydraulic structures and design, dam safety management, and hands-on experience at hydropower stations. Participants also toured seven major hydropower sites, including the Changgou Pumping Station on the Shandong Main Line of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project.
Chinese experts shared advanced operational strategies, technical innovations, and management practices to support Pakistan’s energy ambitions.
“Kurram Tangi Dam is a strategic project for Pakistan. This training marks a valuable beginning for adopting sustainable Chinese technologies and enhancing cooperation in the hydropower sector,” said Pakistani expert Muhammad Naeem Chaudhry.
By China Economic Net
