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Neelum-Jhelum Project’s Faulty Tunnel to Undergo Rs23bn Repairs

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ISLAMABAD: The government has approved Rs23 billion in repairs for the compromised Headrace Tunnel (HRT) of the 969-megawatt Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project (NJHP), keeping it offline for an estimated eight more months. At a recent meeting chaired by Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, international consultant James Stevenson outlined that a full reconstruction of the HRT would exceed Rs222 billion and take years. Instead, the targeted repairs will focus on the damaged section between kilometers 13 and 16, accessible via horizontal entry points (adits), using concrete lining as a viable, cost-effective solution. Officials…

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Safety concerns prompt shutdown of Neelum-Jhelum power plant

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ISLAMABAD: The Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) announced on Thursday that the 969-megawatt Neelum-Jhelum Hydro­power Project, valued at over Rs500 billion, has been completely shut down for inspection. The decision follows a major operational issue detected a month ago, leading to significant pressure fluctuations in the project’s headrace tunnel, Wapda said in a statement. It said that a comprehensive plan would be chalked out in coordination with project consultants and international experts to undertake remedial works to rectify the issue once the problem is traced. A sudden change in…

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Neelum-Jhelum Hydro­power Project Encounters Setback Again: Power Generation Decreases Post-Repair

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ISLAMABAD: The Neelum-Jhelum Hydro­power Project (NJHP), with a capacity of 969 megawatts and an estimated cost exceeding Rs510 billion, has faced a setback shortly after resuming full capacity operation following extensive repair works lasting nearly 20 months. The project had been closed in July 2022 due to significant cracks in its 3.5-kilometer tailrace tunnel (TRT). After 13 months of repair, power generation resumed in August-September 2023 and reached its maximum capacity on March 29, 2024, according to the Water & Power Development Authority (Wapda). However, within a week of reaching…

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Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Plant Reaches Maximum Capacity, Generating 969MW

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The Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Plant has achieved a significant milestone by generating 969 megawatts (MW) of electricity at its full capacity, following the resumption of power generation earlier this month after inspection of its tail race tunnel. The project, located on the Neelum River in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), resumed electricity production after a comprehensive examination of its tunnel during a low-flow season. International experts were involved in inspecting the tunnel, ensuring its safety and functionality. Operational since 2018, the Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Plant is a unique hydroelectric project, with 90%…

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