Alpaslan-2 Dam
{{Infobox dam
| name = Alpaslan-2 Dam
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| name_official = Alpaslan-2 Baraji
| dam_crosses = Murat River
| location = Muş Province
| dam_type = Embankment, rock-fill with clay-core
| dam_length = {{Convert|844|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}
| dam_height = {{Convert|116|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}
| dam_elevation_crest = {{Convert|1371|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}
| dam_width_crest =
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| dam_volume = {{Convert|12450000|m3|cuyd|0|abbr=on}}
| spillway_type = Controlled chute, 6 radial gates
| spillway_capacity = {{Convert|7542|m3/s|ft3/s|0|abbr=on}}
| purpose = Power, irrigation
| status = Operational
| construction_began = 2012
| opening = 2021
| cost =
| owner = Enerjisa Power Generation Inc.
| res_name = Alpaslan-2 Reservoir
| res_capacity_total = {{Convert|2431000000|m3|acre.ft|0|abbr=on}}{{cite web|title=Question to the Parliament: Alpaslan-1 and Alpaslan-2|url=http://www2.tbmm.gov.tr/d21/7/7-5646c.pdf|publisher=Turkey Grand National Assembly|access-date=30 May 2013|language=tr|date=7 February 2002}}
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| res_elevation = {{Convert|1368|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}
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| plant_operator =
| plant_commission = 2020-2021
| plant_turbines = 2 x 110 MW, 2 x 30 MW Francis-type
| plant_capacity = 280 MW
| plant_annual_gen = 850 GWh
| plant_hydraulic_head = {{Convert|93.32|m|ft|0|abbr=on}} (rated)
| plant_decommission =
| location_map = Turkey
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| coordinates = {{coord|39|02|07|N|41|31|06|E|type:landmark|display=inline,title}}
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| country = Turkey
| operator = Energo-Pro
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The Alpaslan-2 Dam is an embankment dam on the Murat River in Muş Province, Turkey. The dam is located about {{Convert|32|km|mi|abbr=on}} north of the provincial capital, Muş. The primary purpose of the dam is hydroelectric power production and irrigation. Its power station has an installed capacity of 280 MW, planning to deliver 850 GWh annually, and the reservoir will help irrigate {{Convert|78000|ha|acre|abbr=on}} of land.{{cite web|title=280 Million Payment|url=http://www.sarktelgraf.com/haberdetay/8925-hak-sahiplerine-280-milyon-odeme-yapildi.html|publisher=Topkan Haber Ajansi|access-date=30 May 2013|language=tr|date=7 March 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130917234915/http://www.sarktelgraf.com/haberdetay/8925-hak-sahiplerine-280-milyon-odeme-yapildi.html|archive-date=2013-09-17|url-status=dead}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.hydroreview.com/hydro-industry-news/energo-pro-commissions-280-mw-alpaslan-2-hydropower-plant-in-turkey/|title = ENERGO-PRO commissions 280-MW Alpaslan 2 hydropower plant in Turkey|date = 13 June 2022}}
Timeline
Enerjisa Power Generation Inc. acquired the license for the power station from Özışık İnsaat & Enerji in April 2011 and Yenigün Construction started excavating the diversion tunnels May 2012.{{cite web|title=ENERJISA TAKES OVER THE 204 MW ALPASLAN 2 DAM AND HEPP|url=http://www.enerjisa.com.tr/en-US/Media/Pages/PressBulletin_84.aspx|publisher=EnerjisaSA|access-date=30 May 2013|date=19 April 2011|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130615204323/http://www.enerjisa.com.tr/en-US/Media/Pages/PressBulletin_84.aspx|archive-date=2013-06-15|url-status=dead}} In late May 2013 Pöyry was awarded the detailed design of the dam, power station, spillway and switch yard.{{cite web|title=Pöyry awarded detailed design services assignment for Alpaslan II dam and hydroelectric power plant, Turkey|url=http://www.informazione.it/c/0409D99C-704E-4031-BC19-4B23010DF1D6/Poyry-awarded-detailed-design-services-assignment-for-Alpaslan-II-dam-and-hydroelectric-power-plant-Turkey |publisher=Informazione |access-date=30 May 2013 |date=28 May 2013}}
Enerjisa initially planned the diversion tunnels to be complete by the end of 2012, and the whole project by 2016.{{cite web|url=http://www.yenigun.com.tr/lang_eng/devamproje/proje10.asp?sayfa=projeler|title=Alpaslan II Barajı ve HES 1|publisher=Yenigun|access-date=30 May 2013}} Construction progress however has been heavily delayed. Construction was indeed interrupted during a year (2016-2017).
In 2017, after a year of negotiation, the half-built stalled project was transferred to a new contractor, Czech group Energo-Pro (cs), for completion and operation of the dam, with a concession running until 2059.{{Cite web|url=http://www.radio.cz/en/section/business/energo-pro-embarks-on-biggest-hydro-power-project-in-turkey|title=Energo-Pro embarks on biggest hydro power project in Turkey|website=Radio Prague International|date=4 May 2017|language=en|access-date=2020-04-25}} A definitive financing plan was signed as late as November 2019, with Energo-Pro investing a total €175 million.{{Cite web|url=https://www.investegate.co.uk/energo-pro-a-s--irsh-/rns/financing-for-the-alpaslan-ii-project-signed/201911081335148441S/|title=Investegate {{!}}Energo-Pro A.S Announcements {{!}} Energo-Pro A.S: Financing for the Alpaslan II Project Signed|website=www.investegate.co.uk|access-date=2020-04-25}}
Alpaslan-2 power station was connected to the grid in November 2020, and fully commissioned in April 2021.{{Cite web|url=https://www.hydroreview.com/hydro-industry-news/energo-pro-launches-karakurt-and-alpaslan-2-hydropower-plants-in-turkey/|title=Energo-Pro launches Karakurt and Alpaslan 2 hydropower plants in Turkey|date=3 November 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.hydroreview.com/hydro-industry-news/energo-pro-commissions-280-mw-alpaslan-2-hydropower-plant-in-turkey/|title = ENERGO-PRO commissions 280-MW Alpaslan 2 hydropower plant in Turkey|date = 28 April 2021}}
See also
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- Alpaslan-1 Dam – sister dam upstream, completed in 2009
- Upper Kaleköy Dam – downstream, completed in 2018
References
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{{Dams and reservoirs in Turkey}}
{{Power stations in Turkey}}