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Dam in Punjab, Pakistan
Chichonki Malian Hydropower Plant
Chichonki Malian Hydropower Plant is located in PakistanChichonki Malian Hydropower PlantLocation of Chichonki Malian Hydropower Plant in Pakistan
Official nameChichonki Malian Hydropower Plant
LocationSheikhupura, Punjab, Pakistan
Coordinates30°47′39″N 074°6′54″E / 30.79417°N 74.11500°E / 30.79417; 74.11500
StatusOperational
Opening dateMay 1959
Owner(s)Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)
Dam and spillways
Type of damrun-of-the-river
ImpoundsUpper Chenab Canal
Chichonki Malian Hydroelectric Plant
Coordinates31°47′39.11″N 74°6′55.23″E / 31.7941972°N 74.1153417°E / 31.7941972; 74.1153417
Operator(s)WAPDA
Commission date1959
Turbines3 x 4.4 MW
Installed capacity13.2 MW
Annual generation22.88 million units (GWh)

Chichonki Malian Hydropower Plant (CMHPP) is a small, low-head, run-of-the-river hydroelectric generation station of 13.2 megawatts (17,700 hp) generation capacity (three units of 4.4 megawatts (5,900 hp)each), located at Sheikhupura, about 35 kilometres (22 mi) north-west of Lahore, Punjab province of Pakistan, on the flows of Upper Chenab Canal. It is a small hydro power generating plant constructed and put in commercial operation in May 1959 with the average annual generating capacity of 22.88 million GWh of inexpensive electricity.

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References

  1. Hussain, Mazhar. "Development of Low Head Hydropower Projects on Canals In Punjab Pakistan" (PDF). Centenary Celebration (1912–2012). Pakistan Engineering Congress. Retrieved 27 March 2014.
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