Detailed Engineering for the Modernization of the Matala Hydroelectric Power Plant (3×16 MW)

Angola

IDOM has developed the detailed engineering for the comprehensive modernization of the Matala hydroelectric power plant, located on the Matala River in Angola. This hydroelectric power plant, equipped with three 13.6 MW Kaplan hydroturbines, will be upgraded to enhance its capacity and efficiency, including an updated 220 kV grid connection and the construction of a new substation to link the plant with the cities of Lubango and Moçamedes.

ELECNOR has contracted the professional services of IDOM to carry out the detailed engineering for the complete modernization of the existing hydroelectric plant on the Matala River in Angola.

The facility has 3 Kaplan hydro turbines of 13.6 MW each and a connection point to the current 150 kV electrical network that will increase to 220 kV.

The project includes the construction of a substation to connect the plant to the electricity grids of the cities of Lubango (capital of Huíla province) and Moçamedes (capital of Namibe).

The scope of the engineering services provided included:

Electrical installation that will be 220/30/10 kV
Electromechanical and hydrogeological design of the electrical substation
Integration of 3 new turbines
Electromechanical installation upgrade
Upgrading of mechanical auxiliary systems
Instrumentation and control
Integrative engineering (BoP) of the electrical installation
Technical assistance during the procuring phase. Technical Specifications and Data Sheets