The rehabilitation works on the Enguri HPP diversion tunnel are complete

Following the completion of the rehabilitation works on the diversion tunnel, Enguri HPP has been connected to the common grid. As Enguri HPP states, the hydro units of the country’s largest hydropower plant started up today, 27 April.

Following the completion of the rehabilitation works on the diversion tunnel, Enguri HPP has been connected to the common grid. As Enguri HPP states, the hydro units of the country’s largest hydropower plant started up today, 27 April.

Enguri HPP was shut down on 20 January 2021 for the rehabilitation of the diversion tunnel. The rehabilitated section of the tunnel was inspected jointly by Georgian and foreign specialists. In their assessment, the repair works carried out fully meet the established standards.

The first unit of the Enguri hydropower plant started up on 5 November 1978. According to the company, over the 42 years of its existence it has generated more than 120 billion kWh of electricity. Enguri HPP accounts for more than 35% of the country’s total electricity supply.

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