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This is a list of hydroelectric power stations in Pakistan as of 2024.[1][2][3]

In service

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S/N Station Location Type of power station Capacity (MW) In-service year
1 Renala Renala, Punjab Run of canal 1 1925
2 Malakand / Jabban Malakand, KPK Run of river 22 1935
3 Rasul Mandi Bahauddin, Punjab Run of canal 22 1952
4 Dargai Malakand, KPK Run of canal 20 1952
5 Kurram Garhi Kurram Garhi, KPK Run of canal 4 1958
6 Chichonki Malian Sheikhupura, Punjab Run of canal 13 1959
7 Warsak Peshawar, KPK Run of river 243 1960
8 Shadiwal Shadiwal, Gujrat, Punjab Run of canal 14 1961
9 Nandipur Gujranwala, Punjab Run of canal 14 1963
10 Mangla Mirpur, Azad Kashmir Reservoir 1,000 1967
11 Chitral Chitral, KPK Run of canal 1 1975
12 Tarbela Tarbela, KPK Reservoir 4,888 1977
13 Chashma Chashma, Punjab Run of river 184 2000
14 Jagran Neelum, Azad Kashmir Hydro 30 2000
15 Ghazi-Barotha Attock, Punjab Run of river 1,450 2003
16 Malakand-III Malakand, KPK Run of river/canal 84 2008
17 Khan Khwar Shangla, KPK Reservoir 72 2010
18 Pehur Swabi, KPK Canal fall/run of river 18 2010
19 Satpara Dam Skardu, Gilgit Baltistan Reservoir 17 2011
20 Jinnah Jinnah Barrage, Punjab Run of river 96 2012
21 Garam Chashma Chitral, KPK Hydro 1 2012
22 Allai Khwar Mansehra, KPK Reservoir 121 2013
23 Gomal Zam South Waziristan Reservoir 17 2013
24 New Bong Escape
(Laraib Energy)		 Mirpur, Azad Kashmir Hydro 84 2013
25 Duber Khwar Kohistan, KPK Reservoir 130 2014
26 Patrind Hydro Muzaffarabad, Azad Kashmir Run of river 147 2017
27 Golen Gol Chitral, KPK Run of river 108 2018
28 Neelum–Jhelum Muzaffarabad, Azad Kashmir Run of river 969 2018
29 Marala Hydro (PPDCL) Sialkot, Punjab Canal fall/run of river 8 2018
30 Gulpur Hydropower Plant, Barali Kotli, Azad Kashmir Run of river 100 2020
31 Daral Khwar Swat District, KPK Run of river 37 2021
32 Ranolia Kohistan, KPK High head 17 2021
33 Karot Azad Kashmir / Punjab Run of river 720 2022
34 Suki Kinari Mansehra District, KPK Run of river 884 2024
Total in-service generation 11,536

Under construction

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StationCommunityLocationCapacity (MW)Status
Nai Gaj DamDadu, Sindh4.2Under construction. To be operational by Oct 2024.[4]
Mohmand DamMohmand Agency, KPK34°21′11″N 71°31′58″E / 34.35306°N 71.53278°E / 34.35306; 71.53278 (Munda Dam)800Under construction. To be operational by Dec 2025.[5]
Dasu DamDasu, KPK4,320Under construction. Stage-I: 2,160 MW to be operational by July 2027.[6]
Balakot Hydropower ProjectMansehra, KPKKunhar River300Under construction. To be operational by 2028.[4]
Keyal Khwar Hydropower ProjectKohistan, KPKKeyal Khwar River128Under construction. To be operational by 2026.[4]
Tarbela Dam Extension-VTarbela, KPK34°05′23″N 72°41′54″E / 34.08972°N 72.69833°E / 34.08972; 72.69833 (Mangla Dam)1,530Under construction. To be operational by 2025.[7][8]
Diamer-Bhasha Dam Chilas, Gilgit-Baltistan 4,500 Under construction. To be operational by Jun 2029.[5]
Kurram Tangi Dam North Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 83.4 Under construction. To be operational by Jun 2026.[9]
Total under-construction generation 11,665+

Proposed

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StationCommunityLocationCapacity (MW)Status
Azad Pattan Hydropower ProjectSudhanoti, Azad Kashmir700Under construction. To be operational by 2025.
Athmuqam DamAthmuqam, Azad Kashmir350Ready to be constructed. Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Corporation won the contract for construction.[10]
Toren More ProjectKPK35Ready to be constructed. Sinohydro Corporation China and Sichuan Energy Industry Investment Group Co. Ltd. China won the contract for construction.[11]
Turtonus-Uzghor DamChitral, KPK58Ready to be constructed. Sinohydro Corp Ltd and Sachal Engineering Works Private Ltd won the contract for construction.
Lower Spat Gah hydropower projectKohistan, KPK496Ready to be constructed.[12]
Arkari Gol Hydropower ProjectChitral, KPK99Ready to be constructed.[13]
Taunsa Barrage Hydropower PlantMuzaffargarh, Punjab120Ready to be constructed.[14]
Kohala Hydropower ProjectMuzaffarabad, Azad Kashmir1124
Shingo Kas Hydropower ProjectDir, KPK102[15]
Chiniot DamChiniot, Punjab80Proposed
Atttabad lake ProjectAliabad, Gilgit Baltistan54Proposed
Tangir Hydropower Project Chilas, Gilgit-Baltistan 21[16] Under construction.[17] To be operational by 2028 [18]
Chianwali Hydropower ProjectGujranwala, Punjab5.38Ready to be constructed.[19]
Deg Outfall Hydropower ProjectGujranwala, Punjab4.04Ready to be constructed.[19]
Okara Hydropower ProjectGujranwala, Punjab4.16Ready to be constructed.[19]
Chashma Hydel Power ProjectMianwali, Punjab5.0Ready to be constructed.
Mahl Hydropower ProjectAzad Kashmir34°55′N 73°34′E / 34.917°N 73.567°E / 34.917; 73.567 (Mahl)590Ready to be constructed. China Three Gorges Corporation won the contract for construction.[20]
Soan DamPothohar Plateau, Punjab5,240Proposed.[21][22]
Shevik Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan4,600Planned.[23][24]
Nekherdim-Paur DamChitral, KPK80Ready to be constructed. CTG won the contract for construction.[25]
Chakothi-Hattian Hydropower ProjectMuzaffarabad, Azad Kashmir500Ready to be constructed. Chinese firm won the contract for construction.
Hanzel Hydropower ProjectHanzel, Gilgit20Ready to be constructed. Cost estimate $63 million.[26]
Kalam AsritKalam, KPK197Ready to be constructed. KPK government signed MOU with Korea’s state-owned M/S Korea South East Power Company. Cost estimate $500 million.[27]
Ghowari Hydropower ProjectGilgit-Baltistan30Ready to be constructed. Cost estimate $80 million.[28]
Bara DamTirah, Khyber Agency5.8Ready to be constructed.[29][30][31][32]
Bunji Hydropower ProjectAstore District, Gilgit-Baltistan35°39′N 74°36′E / 35.650°N 74.600°E / 35.650; 74.600 (Bunji Hydropower)7,100Ready to be constructed. MOU signed with China’s National Energy Administration.[33] Cost estimate $6.8 billion.[34]
Kalabagh DamMianwali District, Punjab3600Proposed.
Patan hydropower ProjectPatan Village, Indus River2,400Ready to be constructed. MOU signed with China’s National Energy Administration.[30][31][32][35] Cost estimate $6 billion.[36]
Harpo Hydropower ProjectSkardu, Gilgit-Baltistan34.5Ready to be constructed.[37]
Thakot Hydropower ProjectBattagram District, KPK34°45′N 72°55′E / 34.750°N 72.917°E / 34.750; 72.917 (Thakot)4,000Feasibility studies to be completed by Dec 2017. MOU signed with China’s National Energy Administration[30][31][32] Cost estimate $6 billion.[36]
Phandar Hydropower ProjectGupis-Yasin District, Gilgit-Baltistan81Detailed engineering design or tender of documents under process.[29][32] Cost estimate $128 million .[36]
Basho Hydropower StationSkardu, GB, Indus River28Detailed engineering design or tender of documents under process.[29][30] Cost estimate $40 million.[36]
Tank Zam DamHinis Tangi, KPK, Tank Zam River25.5Feasibility studies completed.[30] Cost estimate $234 million.[34]
Hingol DamLasbela District, Hingol River, Balochistan3.5Feasibility studies completed. Cost estimate $311 million.[34]
Akhori DamAkhori, Punjab, Haro River600Feasibility studies ongoing. Cost estimate $1.6 billion.[36]
Katzarah DamSkardu, Gilgit-Baltistan15,000Proposed.
Middle Palas hydropower projectKohistan, KPK373Feasibility studies ongoing.[30][31][32] Cost estimate $763 million.[34]
Upper Palas hydropower projectKohistan, KPK160Feasibility studies ongoing.[30][31][32] Cost estimate $763 million.[34]
Madian Hydropower ProjectSwat, KPK, Swat River157Feasibility studies ongoing.[38]
Shushai-Zhendoli Hydropower ProjectChitral, KPK144Financing is being arranged for these projects by selling shares in the existing projects.[39]
Shogosin Hydropower ProjectChitral, KPK132Financing is being arranged for these projects by selling shares in the existing projects.[39]
Latambar DamKarak District, Khyber Pukhtunkhwa?The preliminary feasibility study of the project has been completed and process of site selection completed.[40]
Mairoobi DamNowshera District, Khyber Pukhtunkhwa?The preliminary feasibility study of the project has been completed and process of site selection completed.[40]
Jaroba DamNowshera District, Khyber Pukhtunkhwa?The preliminary feasibility study of the project has been completed and process of site selection completed.[40]
Naran DamMansehra District, Khyber Pukhtunkhwa188EOI invited.[40]
Gorband Hydropower ProjectShangla District, KPK14The preliminary feasibility study of the project has been completed and process of site selection completed.[40][41]
Nand Bahar DamBattagram District, Khyber Pukhtunkhwa50The preliminary feasibility study of the project has been completed and process of site selection completed.[40]
Mojigram Shagoor DamChitral District, Khyber Pukhtunkhwa50The preliminary feasibility study of the project has been completed and process of site selection completed.[40]
Astar Rabooni DamChitral District, Khyber Pukhtunkhwa50The preliminary feasibility study of the project has been completed and process of site selection completed.[40]
Arkari Gol DamChitral District, Khyber Pukhtunkhwa50The preliminary feasibility study of the project has been completed and process of site selection completed.[40]
Shringal DamUpper Dir District, Khyber Pukhtunkhwa50The preliminary feasibility study of the project has been completed and process of site selection completed.[40]
Patrak Barikot DamSwat District, Khyber Pukhtunkhwa60The preliminary feasibility study of the project has been completed and process of site selection completed.[40]
Segokatch DamChitral District, KPK60The preliminary feasibility study of the project has been completed and process of site selection completed.[40]
Taunsa Hydropower Project135IPP, RFP has been accepted.[42]
Shigo Kas Hydropower Project102EOI invited.[42]
Bata Kundi Hydropower Project96EOI invited.[42]
Ghorband Khwar Hydropower Project21EOI Iinvited.[42]
Nandihar Khwar Hydropower Project12EOI invited.[42]
Winder DamLasbela District, Winder River, Balochistan0.3Proposed. Cost estimate $148 million.[34]
Daraban Zam DamDera Ismail Khan, KPK, Khora River0.75Proposed. Cost estimate $69 million.[34]
Ghabir DamGhabir River0.15Proposed. Cost estimate $121 million.[34]
Papin DamRawalpindi District, Wadala Kas0.3Proposed. Cost estimate $101 million.[34]
Rajhdani Dam[link removed]Kotli District, AJK Poonch River132EOI invited.[25]
Gabral KalamKalam, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa101LoS issued.
Bhadi Dhoba Hydropower ProjectHaveli District1Proposed.
Galeter Hydropower ProjectKotli District1Proposed.[43]
Saridoa Cross Hydropower ProjectBhimber District1.7Proposed.
Chamfall Hydropower ProjectHattian District6.4Proposed.[43]
Guddu Hydropower StationKashmore, Sindh33Proposed.
Harighel Hydropower Project53Proposed.
Sehra Hydropower ProjectAzad Kashmir, Poonch River130Proposed.
Nagdar Hydropower ProjectNeelum, AJK, Jagran River25Proposed.[44]
Duwarian Hydropower ProjectHattian Bala, AJK, Jagran River29Proposed.[44]
Asrit-Kedam Hydropower ProjectKalam, KPK, Swat River215LOI issued by PEDO, KPK to Korea's state-owned company, M/S Korea South East Power Company (KOEN) working through KOAK Power Limited.
Karang Hydropower Project458Proposed.
Shogo-Sin Hydel Dam132Proposed.
Shushgai Zhendoll144Proposed.
Yogo, Pakistan500Proposed.
Thor Hydropower Project3.6Proposed.[34]
Yulbo Hydropower Project3000Proposed.[36]
Shyok Dam640Proposed.[36]
Tungus Hydropower Project2200Proposed.[36]
Skardu DamSkardu1600Proposed.[36]
Dudhnial Hydropower Project960Proposed.[36]
Kundal Shahi Hydropower Project960Proposed.[36]
Trappi Hydropower Project32Proposed.[36]
Nandihar Hydropower ProjectBattagram, Khyber Pukhtunkhwa10Proposed.[41]
Mujigaram Shagore Hydropower ProjectChitral, Khyber Pukhtunkhwa51Proposed.[41]
Istaro Booni Hydropower ProjectChitral, Khyber Pukhtunkhwa52Proposed.[41]
Arkari Gol Hydropower ProjectChitral, Khyber Pukhtunkhwa79Proposed.[41]
Total proposed generation 60,764+

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ "State of Industry Report 2024" (PDF). nepra.org.pk. Retrieved 2025-01-22.
  2. ↑ "884MW Suki Kinari Hydropower Project". Retrieved 22 January 2025.
  3. ↑ "Suki Kinari Hydropower Project passes Reliability Run Test successfully". 2024-09-14. Retrieved 2025-01-22.
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  5. 1 2 "Work on Dasu project resumes". 16 October 2021.
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  8. ↑ "Tarbela 5th extension project to generate electricity by 2025". 20 May 2023. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
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  11. ↑ "Sinohydro Corporation China, Sichuan Energy Industry Investment Group C.Ltd To Execute Toren More Hydropower Project". UrduPoint.
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