Construction of ring energy system is starting

Realization of large-scale projects of construction of ring energy system is carried out in Turkmenistan. Concern “Turkmenenergostry”, the general contractor of the project, has commenced works for construction of ferro-concrete foundations of Ahal – Balkan and Balkan – Dashoguz power lines.

The length of the first section of the system is 450 km. in addition, construction personnel of ring energy system will have to lay 560 km of 500 KW aerial power lines; two 500/220/110 KW sub-stations and two 220/110 KW sub-station will be put into operation.

Specialists of the Concern explained that the length of entire system will be divided into several parts, at which the divisions of the contractor will start installation of high-voltage foundations and installation of power lines at the same time. The Project provides installation of power transforming units, switches, breakers, relay protection and automatic equipment manufactured by European standards. Telemechanic, communication and SCADA systems for high-voltage power lines and stations will be installed by Turkish Çalik Enerji.

The State Power Energy Corporation “Türkmenenergo”, the project owner, has bought equipment, materials and vehicles required for construction of high-voltage aerial power lines from the fund of beneficial credit granted by Asian Development Bank.

Implementation of large-scale project is aimed at the increment of energy efficiency and solution of objectives of energy provision, stable social and economic development of the country and growth of export potential of the industry.