Mohmand Hydropower Project Achieves Key Construction Milestones in October, On Track for 2028 Completion

Independent Report

Islamabad, November 4:
Mohmand Hydropower Project Achieves Key Construction Milestones in October, On Track for 2028 Completion

The Mohmand Hydropower Project (HPP), a flagship initiative under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), has achieved three significant engineering milestones in October, signaling rapid progress toward its scheduled completion in 2028, Gwadar Pro reported.

Project authorities stated that lower-level excavation of the right-bank diversion tunnel has commenced following the completion of nearly 75 percent of the upper section, improving construction efficiency and enabling faster water diversion management during upcoming phases.

In parallel, concrete pouring at the dam’s high toe block has begun, marking the transition into the peak construction phase. Additionally, consolidation grouting for Diversion Tunnel No. 2 has started, strengthening the tunnel structure for long-term stability under high hydraulic pressure.

Located on the Swat River in Mohmand district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the 800 MW hydropower project is expected to generate approximately 2.86 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) of renewable electricity annually.

Beyond energy production, the project will deliver over 140 million cubic meters of clean drinking water each year, irrigate more than 16,700 hectares of farmland, and mitigate flooding risks in downstream districts such as Nowshera, Charsadda, and Peshawar.

The project is being implemented by the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) in collaboration with the China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC) and local partners. Officials praised CEEC’s advanced engineering techniques, strict adherence to safety standards, and efficient project management, which have maintained steady progress despite challenging terrain and weather conditions.

Once operational, the Mohmand Dam is expected to significantly enhance Pakistan’s water storage capacity and energy security, while supporting sustainable agricultural development and regional resilience against climate-induced water stress.

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