POWERCHINA Ltd(SH:601669) Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-10-04 12:17Core Viewpoint - The Xianghe Water Conservancy Hub and its supporting irrigation project in Tibet, managed by China Electric Power Construction Group Chengdu Survey and Design Research Institute, has won the "FIDIC Engineering Project Award for Excellence," recognized as the "Nobel Prize" in the international engineering consulting field, highlighting outstanding performance in integrity management, technological innovation, sustainable development, and high-quality implementation [1][4]. Group 1 - The Xianghe Water Conservancy Hub is one of the 172 major water-saving supply projects identified by the State Council and is a key backbone project in Tibet's 13th Five-Year Plan [3]. - The project is located at an altitude of over 4,100 meters, making it the highest major water conservancy project in terms of elevation that has been built and put into operation [3]. - Construction began in April 2019, and all units were put into operation by June 30, 2023, with a total investment of 2.701 billion yuan [3]. Group 2 - The project faced severe challenges such as high altitude, low oxygen levels, harsh climate, and complex geological conditions, which were overcome through collaboration with participating units [3]. - The total reservoir capacity of the Xianghe Water Conservancy Hub is 113 million cubic meters, with a power station capacity of 40,000 kilowatts and an average annual power generation of approximately 138 million kilowatt-hours [3]. - This clean energy project provides stable power support to the Tibet Central Power Grid, effectively alleviating the winter power supply shortage in Shigatse [3]. Group 3 - The irrigation area designed for the supporting irrigation project is 124,900 acres, significantly improving irrigation conditions for agriculture and livestock in Namlung County and downstream areas [3]. - The project contributes to stable grain production and continuous income growth for local farmers, supporting the implementation of Tibet's rural revitalization strategy [3][4]. - The successful construction and international recognition of the Xianghe Water Conservancy Hub demonstrate China's technical strength and responsibility in major infrastructure projects in high-altitude regions [4].