Karkheh 400 kV Substation

Karkheh 400 kV Substation

Period 2011–2014
Client Iran Power Development Organization
Location Karkheh
Stage Civil works under execution

Technical Specifications

•    Extension of Karkheh Power Plant substation to supply electricity to Iraq and enhance grid stability
•    Conventional type substation
•    Completion of two existing incomplete 1½ breaker bays
•    Construction of one complete 1½ breaker bay for the Al-Amarah transmission line (cross-border supply to Iraq)
•    Construction of a bay for installation of a reactor on the busbar
•    Reactor specifications: 50 Mvar, 400 kV

Moshanir responsibility:

Moshanir was responsible for:
•    Preparation of tender documents
•    Organizing tenders and contracting with suppliers/contractors
•    Design review
•    Site supervision
•    Oversight of provisional and final handover

Key Achievements

•    Facilitated electricity export to Iraq
•    Strengthened cross-border energy cooperation
•    Enhanced stability and reliability of the regional transmission network