新疆大石峡水利枢纽工程预计9月下闸蓄水

Core Insights - The Dashi Gorge Water Conservancy Project in Xinjiang is set to begin water storage in September 2023, one month ahead of schedule, marking a significant milestone in its construction [1][3] - The project, with a total investment of 8.997 billion RMB, is part of the 172 major water-saving supply projects approved by the State Council and one of the first 12 PPP pilot projects by the Ministry of Water Resources [3] - Upon completion, the reservoir will have a total capacity of 1.17 billion cubic meters and will significantly benefit over 8 million acres of farmland in the Aksu River basin [3][5] Project Progress - As of August 9, 2023, 74% of the dam's concrete panel has been completed, with 42 blocks finished [1][3] - The project is expected to be fully completed by October 2026, with three hydroelectric generator sets currently in the assembly phase [5] - The total installed capacity of the power station will be 750,000 kilowatts, with an anticipated annual electricity generation of 1.893 billion kilowatt-hours [5] Environmental Impact - The project is located in one of the driest and ecologically fragile areas of China, specifically the upper reaches of the Tarim River basin [3] - The reservoir will end the history of the Aksu River basin lacking a controlled reservoir, ensuring an average annual discharge of 3.42 billion cubic meters to the Tarim River [3]