Dasu Hydropower Project (DHP), .... 4,320 MW
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On May 29, 2025, the Bailey Truss Arch Frame at Looter in the Dasu KKH-02 project was successfully closed with precision, marking a major milestone. The 113-meter-long upper-deck concrete box-arch bridge, with a 70-meter main span, shifted from cantilever casting to Bailey arch support, cutting costs and reducing technical risks.
The KKH-02 section, part of the vital Karakoram Highway, stretches 31.468 km and is being built to Class II standards. Once complete, it will further strengthen China-Pakistan connectivity and regional growth.
The team now moves ahead with reinforced safety and technical measures to ensure high-quality construction of the arch ring concrete.
The KKH-02 section, part of the vital Karakoram Highway, stretches 31.468 km and is being built to Class II standards. Once complete, it will further strengthen China-Pakistan connectivity and regional growth.
The team now moves ahead with reinforced safety and technical measures to ensure high-quality construction of the arch ring concrete.
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Dasu Transmission Line
The Dasu Transmission Line is a 765kV overhead line with a length of 250Ckm running from Dasu Hydropower Plant, Dasu to Islamabad. The project is planned and is expected to be commissioned in 2025. The Dasu Transmission Line is an overhead line that will be operated by National Transmission & Despatch.
The Dasu Transmission Line is a 765kV overhead line with a length of 250Ckm running from Dasu Hydropower Plant, Dasu to Islamabad. The project is planned and is expected to be commissioned in 2025. The Dasu Transmission Line is an overhead line that will be operated by National Transmission & Despatch.
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POWERCHINA has successfully completed the erection of the first tower for the Lot1 Project of the Dasu 765kV Transmission Line Project in Pakistan.
This milestone marks the beginning of full-scale construction and establishes a strong foundation for future progress.
Upon completion, it will establish a high-voltage transmission network, providing robust energy support for Pakistan's socio-economic development.
This milestone marks the beginning of full-scale construction and establishes a strong foundation for future progress.
Upon completion, it will establish a high-voltage transmission network, providing robust energy support for Pakistan's socio-economic development.
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Dasu Project: Main Dam KRC works to start in the second quarter of 2026..
CPEC quality 20.5 km highway in the project area, Karakaram will be opened for traffic on June 26.
Simultaneous work on 20 sites of Dasu Hydropower Project, electricity generation will start in December 2027
Chairman WAPDA Lieutenant General Muhammad Saeed (Retired) visited the project, inspected the progress of the construction of the sites.
Chairman WAPDA Lieutenant General Muhammad Saeed (Retd) on the visit of Dasu Hydropower Project under construction on the Sindh River was told that the excavation of the foundation of the main dam of the project will be completed in January 2026. After which Roller Compact Concrete (RC). RCC trials to begin, which will be completed in two to three months. RCC trials are completed, but RCC works for the project's main dam will begin in the second quarter of 2026.
During the project visit, Chairman WAPDA inspected the progress of the construction work on all important sites including the Logro Tunnel and Bresin Bridge of the new alternative highway of Karakram being constructed in the project area. Taken. In addition to the General Manager/Project Director of Dasu Hydropower Project, Project Managers of Contractors and Consultants were also present during this time.
Chairman WAPDA was told on a visit to the construction sites that construction work is currently underway at 20 different locations of the project simultaneously. Several important targets have been achieved on the project, including River Diversion System, 765 kV (KV) capacity delivery line.
The excavation of the switch yard, the excavation of the mountains right and left for the construction of the main dam, the first phase of the project colony and the allocation of land for the project construction, while the excavation of an under-construction power house within the mountains will be completed in February 2026.
Similarly The first phase of the new Karakram Highway under construction in the project area will be opened for traffic in June 2026. This alternative highway by WAPDA is part of the Karakram Dasu Hydropower Project and is being constructed according to CPEC standards. First phase The length is about 20 and a half kilometers. And includes 7 tunnels and 3 bridges-
Chairman WAPDA instructed contractors and consultants to speed up construction work to increase environmentally friendly and low cost electricity ratio in Pakistan's National Grid to increase the construction work to ensure security and peace. Time wasted due to problems can be blamed.
The project parties emphasized the key role of local administration and police in ensuring continuity of construction work on all sites, as construction work on these sites protests and road The block causes repeated interruptions.
Chairman WAPDA also inaugurated the arch portion of Bresin Bridge for the alternative highway Karakaram. Bresin Bridge is the longest arch bridge in Pakistan. During the visit, a detailed review of the security arrangements for Dasu Hydropower Project.
WAPDA is also working on 69 development schemes worth several billion rupees in the sectors of Infrastructure Couture and Public Health for the social and economic development of the local people under the Local Area Development Program. 28 of these schemes are completed, while work is on. In progress.
The Dasu Hydropower Project under construction in Upper Kohistan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has a total output capacity of 4320 MW. It will be completed in two phases. The production capacity of each phase is 2160 MW.
At present, the first phase of the project is under construction, for which The World Bank is providing $1.57 billion in financial support. Power generation from the first phase is expected to start in December 2027 and will provide 12 billion units of electricity to the National Grid annually. More to the National Grids on the construction of the second phase. 9 billion units of electricity will be obtained.
On completion of both phases, the National Grid will be able to provide 21 billion units of electricity annually. Dasu Hydro Power Project will be Pakistan's largest power house based on annual electricity production.
CPEC quality 20.5 km highway in the project area, Karakaram will be opened for traffic on June 26.
Simultaneous work on 20 sites of Dasu Hydropower Project, electricity generation will start in December 2027
Chairman WAPDA Lieutenant General Muhammad Saeed (Retired) visited the project, inspected the progress of the construction of the sites.
Chairman WAPDA Lieutenant General Muhammad Saeed (Retd) on the visit of Dasu Hydropower Project under construction on the Sindh River was told that the excavation of the foundation of the main dam of the project will be completed in January 2026. After which Roller Compact Concrete (RC). RCC trials to begin, which will be completed in two to three months. RCC trials are completed, but RCC works for the project's main dam will begin in the second quarter of 2026.
During the project visit, Chairman WAPDA inspected the progress of the construction work on all important sites including the Logro Tunnel and Bresin Bridge of the new alternative highway of Karakram being constructed in the project area. Taken. In addition to the General Manager/Project Director of Dasu Hydropower Project, Project Managers of Contractors and Consultants were also present during this time.
Chairman WAPDA was told on a visit to the construction sites that construction work is currently underway at 20 different locations of the project simultaneously. Several important targets have been achieved on the project, including River Diversion System, 765 kV (KV) capacity delivery line.
The excavation of the switch yard, the excavation of the mountains right and left for the construction of the main dam, the first phase of the project colony and the allocation of land for the project construction, while the excavation of an under-construction power house within the mountains will be completed in February 2026.
Similarly The first phase of the new Karakram Highway under construction in the project area will be opened for traffic in June 2026. This alternative highway by WAPDA is part of the Karakram Dasu Hydropower Project and is being constructed according to CPEC standards. First phase The length is about 20 and a half kilometers. And includes 7 tunnels and 3 bridges-
Chairman WAPDA instructed contractors and consultants to speed up construction work to increase environmentally friendly and low cost electricity ratio in Pakistan's National Grid to increase the construction work to ensure security and peace. Time wasted due to problems can be blamed.
The project parties emphasized the key role of local administration and police in ensuring continuity of construction work on all sites, as construction work on these sites protests and road The block causes repeated interruptions.
Chairman WAPDA also inaugurated the arch portion of Bresin Bridge for the alternative highway Karakaram. Bresin Bridge is the longest arch bridge in Pakistan. During the visit, a detailed review of the security arrangements for Dasu Hydropower Project.
WAPDA is also working on 69 development schemes worth several billion rupees in the sectors of Infrastructure Couture and Public Health for the social and economic development of the local people under the Local Area Development Program. 28 of these schemes are completed, while work is on. In progress.
The Dasu Hydropower Project under construction in Upper Kohistan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has a total output capacity of 4320 MW. It will be completed in two phases. The production capacity of each phase is 2160 MW.
At present, the first phase of the project is under construction, for which The World Bank is providing $1.57 billion in financial support. Power generation from the first phase is expected to start in December 2027 and will provide 12 billion units of electricity to the National Grid annually. More to the National Grids on the construction of the second phase. 9 billion units of electricity will be obtained.
On completion of both phases, the National Grid will be able to provide 21 billion units of electricity annually. Dasu Hydro Power Project will be Pakistan's largest power house based on annual electricity production.
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Underlying the significance of Dasu Hydropower Project for improving the energy mix in favour of clean, green and affordable electricity in the country, the Chairman directed the contractors and consultants with an intent to make up for time lost due to security and law and order issues to accelerate construction work.
All stakeholders working on the project emphasized the critical role of local administration and police for ensuring continuity of work at all sites which interrupted very frequently due to protests and road block.
The Chairman also inaugurated arch portion of Barseen bridge, which is the longest arch bridge in Pakistan. Security arrangements in the project area were also reviewed in detail during the visit.
WAPDA is also implementing local area development programme, comprising 69 schemes of infrastructure and public health worth billions of Rupees for socio-economic empowerment of the local populace. Of these, 28 schemes have so far been completed, while rest are in progress.
It is important to note that the 4320 MW-Dasu Hydropwer Project is planned to be completed in two stages. At present, WAPDA is constructing Stage-1 with installed capacity of 2160 MW and annual generation of 12 billion units low-cost and environment-friendly electricity.
World Bank is providing financial assistance worth US$ 1.57 billion for the Stage-1, which is likely to start electricity generation in December 2027.
The Stage-2, when implemented, will also provide 9 billion units per annum to the National Grid. On completion of both stages, Dasu will become the project with highest annual energy generation in Pakistan i.e., 21 billion units on the average.
All stakeholders working on the project emphasized the critical role of local administration and police for ensuring continuity of work at all sites which interrupted very frequently due to protests and road block.
The Chairman also inaugurated arch portion of Barseen bridge, which is the longest arch bridge in Pakistan. Security arrangements in the project area were also reviewed in detail during the visit.
WAPDA is also implementing local area development programme, comprising 69 schemes of infrastructure and public health worth billions of Rupees for socio-economic empowerment of the local populace. Of these, 28 schemes have so far been completed, while rest are in progress.
It is important to note that the 4320 MW-Dasu Hydropwer Project is planned to be completed in two stages. At present, WAPDA is constructing Stage-1 with installed capacity of 2160 MW and annual generation of 12 billion units low-cost and environment-friendly electricity.
World Bank is providing financial assistance worth US$ 1.57 billion for the Stage-1, which is likely to start electricity generation in December 2027.
The Stage-2, when implemented, will also provide 9 billion units per annum to the National Grid. On completion of both stages, Dasu will become the project with highest annual energy generation in Pakistan i.e., 21 billion units on the average.
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โDasu HPP: RCC works on main dam to begin in 2nd quarter of 2026โ
โ20.4 Km relocated KKH-1 of CPEC standards to be opened in June 2026โ
September 26, 2025: Chairman WAPDA Lt Gen Muhammad Saeed (Retd) during his visit to under construction Dasu Hydropower Project was briefed that excavation of the main dam pit (foundation) area will be completed in January 2026, followed by the roller-compact-concrete (RCC) trial, to be completed in next two to three months.
Subsequently, RCC works on the Main Dam will start during the second quarter of 2026.
Chairman WAPDA reviewed construction progress on key work fronts including main dam pit area, crushing and batching plants, power house and transformer caverns, Logro tunnel and Barseen bridge of relocated Karakorum Highway (RKKH-1).
GM/PD Dasu Hydropower Project and Project Managers of the consultants and the contractors were also present on the occasion.
During on-the site briefings, the Chairman was appraised that construction activities are in progress on 20 work fronts side by side. A number of major milestones have already been achieved which included river diversion system, excavation of main switch yard for 765 KV transmission line, excavation of right and left abutments of the main dam, project colony (phase-A), land acquisition etc
It was further briefed that excavation works of the under-ground power house is scheduled to be completed in February 2026; while 20.4 Km-long RKKH-1, comprising 7 tunnels and 3 bridges, is nearing completion, and will be opened for traffic by June 2026. WAPDA is constructing RKKH in the project area as part of Dasu Hydropower Project and in accordance with the CPEC standards.
โDasu HPP: RCC works on main dam to begin in 2nd quarter of 2026โ
โ20.4 Km relocated KKH-1 of CPEC standards to be opened in June 2026โ
September 26, 2025: Chairman WAPDA Lt Gen Muhammad Saeed (Retd) during his visit to under construction Dasu Hydropower Project was briefed that excavation of the main dam pit (foundation) area will be completed in January 2026, followed by the roller-compact-concrete (RCC) trial, to be completed in next two to three months.
Subsequently, RCC works on the Main Dam will start during the second quarter of 2026.
Chairman WAPDA reviewed construction progress on key work fronts including main dam pit area, crushing and batching plants, power house and transformer caverns, Logro tunnel and Barseen bridge of relocated Karakorum Highway (RKKH-1).
GM/PD Dasu Hydropower Project and Project Managers of the consultants and the contractors were also present on the occasion.
During on-the site briefings, the Chairman was appraised that construction activities are in progress on 20 work fronts side by side. A number of major milestones have already been achieved which included river diversion system, excavation of main switch yard for 765 KV transmission line, excavation of right and left abutments of the main dam, project colony (phase-A), land acquisition etc
It was further briefed that excavation works of the under-ground power house is scheduled to be completed in February 2026; while 20.4 Km-long RKKH-1, comprising 7 tunnels and 3 bridges, is nearing completion, and will be opened for traffic by June 2026. WAPDA is constructing RKKH in the project area as part of Dasu Hydropower Project and in accordance with the CPEC standards.
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WAPDA, Chinese company push to accelerate Dasu Hydropower Project
By Tahir Ali | Gwadar ProNov 14, 2025
ISLAMABAD, Chairman WAPDA Lt. Gen. (Retd) Muhammad Saeed and Liu Huailiang, Chairman of China Gezhouba Group International Engineering Co.. Ltd. led their respective delegations in a meeting aimed at accelerating progress on the Dasu Hydropower Project (DHPP), a key component of Pakistanโs long-term energy security.
According to an official statement released on Friday, the delegations met at the WAPDA Mega Hydel Projects Complex Islamabad, where both sides held detailed discussions on measures to fast-track construction. CGGC International is the main contractor for the project.
Emphasizing the strategic importance of DHPP, WAPDA chairman urged CGGC to โdeploy additional resources and enhance on-ground performance to ensure the project stays on scheduleโ. He reaffirmed WAPDAโs commitment to providing full support under the contract to meet the agreed timelines.
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According to WAPDA, DHPP is a major run-of-river scheme on the Indus River, located about 7 kilometers upstream of Dasu town in Upper Kohistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Situated 74 kilometers downstream of the planned Diamer Basha Dam and 345 kilometers from Islamabad, the project will ultimately generate 4,320 megawatts of electricity in two stages.
Stage I, currently under construction, will add 2,160 MW to the national grid through six units of 360 MW each, producing 12,222 GWh annually and expected to be completed within five years.
Stage I, currently under construction, will add 2,160 MW to the national grid through six units of 360 MW each, producing 12,222 GWh annually and expected to be completed within five years.
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Dasu Hydropower project: Wapda, Chinese Group discuss progress
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LAHORE: Chairman Wapda Lt Gen Muhammad Saeed (Retd) and Liu Huailiang, Chairman of China Gezhouba Group International Engineering Co Ltd led their respective delegations in a meeting aimed at accelerating progress on the Dasu Hydropower Project (DHPP), a key component of Pakistanโs long-term energy security.
The delegations met at the Wapda Mega Hydel Projects Complex where both sides held detailed discussions on measures to fast-track construction.
CGGC International is the main contractor for the project.
Emphasizing the strategic importance of DHPP, Wapda chairman urged CGGC to โdeploy additional resources and enhance on-ground performance to ensure the project stays on schedule.โ
Dasu dam pit excavation to finish by January 2026
He reaffirmed Wapdaโs commitment to providing full support under the contract to meet the agreed timelines.
According to Gwadar Pro, Wapda, DHPP is a major run-of-river scheme on the Indus River, located about 7 kilometers upstream of Dasu town in Upper Kohistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Situated 74 kilometers downstream of the planned Diamer Basha Dam and 345 kilometers from Islamabad, the project will ultimately generate 4,320 megawatts of electricity in two stages.
Stage I, currently under construction, will add 2,160 MW to the national grid through six units of 360 MW each, producing 12,222 GWh annually and expected to be completed within five years.
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