Construction of 500 kV Khalka Substation and 285 km of Power Transmission Lines Completed in Uzbekistan
The Khalka substation and power lines in Syrdarya and Tashkent regions are being connected to the energy system ahead of commissioning.
As part of the project, the 500 kV Khalka substation with a transformer capacity of 1,602 MVA has been constructed. This was reported by UzDaily, citing the Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan.
Additionally, overhead power transmission lines have been laid: 213 km at 220 kV and 72 km at 500 kV. The total length of the new lines amounts to 285 km.
The $171.4 million project was implemented with the participation of the World Bank. The new infrastructure is expected to increase the energy system's transmission capacity, improve the distribution of electricity flows, and reduce the load on existing networks.
Furthermore, it creates opportunities for connecting new generating capacities.
The completion of construction does not yet mean the full launch of the facilities. Currently, connection to the Unified Electric Power System, equipment adjustment, and preparation for commissioning are ongoing. No specific launch date has been mentioned in the report.
