Chemtala to Tarakhail 220 kV TL

This was a Design-Build / EPC project awarded to State Corps for the Ministry of Energy and Water (MEW), with financing provided by Awfi Bahram Companies under approvals of the High Economic Council (HEC) and the Economic Deputy Office of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. The project covers the construction of 220 kV double-circuit transmission lines from Chemtala to Tarakhail and from Arghandi to Butkhak, development of 220 kV Tarakhail and Butkhak substations in Kabul, and installation of two 500 kV, 80 MVAR double-bus reactors at Arghandi Substation to enhance the reliability, stability, and operational performance of Afghanistan’s national power system. The project is currently under execution.

Project Information

  • Client: ABC
  • Location: Kabul
  • Status: Ongoing
  • Sector: Power and Energy
  • Category: Transmission line

Project Scope

  • Chemtala – Tarakhail (23 km) 220 kV TL
  • Arghandi – Butkhak (56 km) 220 kV TL
  • OPGW communication & protection system installation
  • Tarakhail Substation (220/110/20 kV, 3×63 MVA)
  • Butkhak Substation (220/110/20 kV, 4×63 MVA)
  • Butkhak Substation Reactor Bays
  • Arghandi 500 kV Substation Reactor bays