Mandaya & Beko-Abo HPP


Norplan AS on behalf of Multiconsult is lead consultant in the international JV (of Scott Wilson, FDF and Norconsult) contracted to undertake the feasibility studies of Beko-Abo and Mandaya large hydropower sites.

The study is a part of the Nile Basin Initiative to conclude on the feasibility of the proposed Hydropower Sites of Mandaya and Beko-Abo. The projects are two of the 4 four main options for harnessing the energy potential of the Blue Nile. Preliminary estimated size; Beko-Abo dam height 285 m, crest length 880 m and reservoir live storage 17,5 mill m3. Capacity 2000 MW, 12100 GWh annually. Mandaya dam height 200 m, crest length 1 400 m. and reservoir live storage 13 mill m3, Capacity 2000 MW and 12200 GWh annually. In addition to power production the project shall maximize flood control and provide regulated water for energy and irrigation purposes in Sudan and Egypt.

Scope of work
Carry out feasibility studies for the two large hydropower projects Beko-Abo and Mandaya on the Blue Nite.

 

Services provided

  • Feasibility Studies
  • Pre-liminary ESIA

Disciplines

  • Hydrology
  • Civil Engineering
  • Geoloogy/Soil Mechanics
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • HVAC
  • Transmission
  • Architecture/Landscaping
  • Biology/Aquatic
  • Water Resources and Land use


Project name
Mandaya and Beko-Ab o Hydropower Project

Project type
Studies of large hydropower

Project location
Blue Nile, Ethiopia

Client
Ministry of Water Resources

Contract period
2010-2012

Key numbers
Mandaya; 2000 MW, 12.100 GWh/annually
Beko-Abo; 2000 MW, 12.200 GWh/annually
   

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