Guri hydropower capacity expands sevenfold
Journal Article
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· Eng. News-Rec.; (United States)
OSTI ID:7158009
Expansion of Venezuela's Guri hydropower project will nearly triple the size of the concrete structure, extend its adjacent embankments by miles, and add a second powerhouse, increasing its generating capacity sevenfold and making it one of the most powerful hydroelectric dams in the world. Preliminary work worth about $80 million is already under way and on Oct. 15 a prime contract was let for the expansion estimated at $1.5 billion to $2 billion. Upon completion of the Raul Leoni Dam in 1987, it will impound 110 million acre-ft of water and may briefly claim a record generating capacity of 10,087 MW. A year later Itaipu Dam will be completed on the Parana River between Brazil and Paraguay, taking the title with an installed capacity of 12,600 MW. (MCW)
- OSTI ID:
- 7158009
- Journal Information:
- Eng. News-Rec.; (United States), Journal Name: Eng. News-Rec.; (United States) Vol. 197:6; ISSN ENREA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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