Construction of Substation and Power Transmission Line for the Textile Factory in Kaka, Turkmenistan



Construction of Substation and Power Transmission Line for the Textile Factory in Kaka, Turkmenistan

General Project Information:

The project was implemented as part of the construction of a modern textile complex in Kaka, Ahal Province, Turkmenistan. The complex includes spinning, weaving, dyeing and finishing, and garment production facilities, with an annual production capacity of 3,650 tonnes of yarn, 12 million m² of fabric, and 1.2 million finished garments.

To ensure a reliable power supply to the production complex, new power infrastructure was developed, including a 110/10 kV substation, a 110 kV double-circuit overhead transmission line, and new high-voltage connections to the existing power system.

Location:

Kaka, Ahal Province, Turkmenistan

Scope of Work:

The project included the development of the power supply infrastructure for the Kaka Textile Factory, comprising the 110/10 kV Kaka-Dokma Substation with 2×25 MVA power transformers, expansion of the existing 220/110/35/10 kV Kaka Substation outdoor switchyard, and construction of the 7 km long 110 kV Kaka–Dokma overhead transmission line.

Equipment and Material Supply:

  • Supply of main equipment for the 110/10 kV substation; 
  • Supply of equipment required for the expansion of the existing outdoor switchyard; 
  • Supply of equipment and materials for the 110 kV overhead transmission line; 
  • Supply of power and control cables, auxiliary systems, relay protection, control, communication and SCADA equipment. 

Installation Works:

  • Installation of 2×25 MVA power transformers; 
  • Installation of high-voltage equipment, steel structures and switchgear; 
  • Installation of equipment for the expansion of the existing outdoor switchyard; 
  • Installation of equipment and systems for the 110 kV overhead transmission line; 
  • Installation of grounding, auxiliary, relay protection, control, communication and SCADA systems; 
  • Laying and connection of power and control cables. 

Testing and Commissioning:

  • Relay protection setting; 
  • Testing of installed electrical equipment; 
  • Testing of control, communication and SCADA systems; 
  • Commissioning and comprehensive system testing;
  • Preparation of project and as-built documentation;
  • Handover of the completed systems.