RusHydro plans to complete the design of the Nizhne-Zeyskaya Hydroelectric Power Plant in September 2026. This was reported by the company's press service.
The Nizhne-Zeyskaya Hydroelectric Power Plant is being built on the Zeya River in the Amur Region of the Far Eastern Federal District. The project is being implemented as part of the regional hydropower development strategy and combines the functions of electricity generation and flood protection.
According to preliminary estimates, the plant's installed capacity will be 400 MW, and average annual electricity generation will reach about 2.13 billion kWh. The new facility will make it possible to improve the reliability of power supply in the Russian Far East and effectively regulate the flood runoff of the Zeya River, reducing flood risks for settlements downstream.
The design of the Nizhne-Zeyskaya Hydroelectric Power Plant has been underway since 2023 by the Lengidroproekt Institute (part of the RusHydro Group). The plant is included in the General Scheme for the Placement of Electric Power Facilities through 2035 and is considered an important element of the power balance of the Integrated Power System of the East. Commissioning, according to long-term plans, is expected by 2032.
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