Construction of the 220/110/10 kV «Serhetabat» Substation within the TAP500 Project, Turkmenistan
General Project Information:
The project forms part of the Turkmenistan — Afghanistan — Pakistan (TAP) international energy initiative aimed at establishing a power transmission corridor between Central and South Asia.
The Turkmenistan section includes an approximately 265 km double-circuit 220 kV overhead transmission line from the Mary State Power Plant to the Turkmen-Afghan border, as well as associated energy facilities in Mary and Serhetabat.
Location:
Serhetabat, Mary Region, Turkmenistan
Scope of Work:
The project included civil, electrical installation, and commissioning works at the 220/110/10 kV «Serhetabat» Substation, including the expansion of the 220 kV outdoor switchyard with two additional feeders.
Construction and Installation Works:
- Earthworks and construction of foundations for equipment and steel structures;
- Installation of power transformers and electrical equipment;
- Installation of 220/110 kV outdoor switchyard and indoor switchgear equipment;
- Laying and connection of power and control cables;
- Installation of grounding systems;
- Expansion of the 220 kV outdoor switchyard with two additional feeders.
Testing and Commissioning:
- Testing of installed electrical equipment;
- Testing of grounding systems;
- Electrical installation and commissioning works;
- Verification of the technical readiness of equipment and switchgear;
- Preparation of as-built documentation and handover of the completed works.