Northern Electrical Interconnect (NEI) Project, Asqalan Substation, Kunduz, Afghanistan
Asqalan Substation (220 kV system voltage) is being expanded to install a new transformer bay. The design utilizes the substation’s existing space reserved for a future 220 kV bay and is expanding the substation yard to replace that existing reserved space. The substation expansion also includes design of a new 20 kV yard with indoor switchgear, connection to one 220/20 kV power transformer rated 25 MVA, one 20 kV line bay.
This work is defined as the management, material, labor, and equipment to construct the facilities and related structures in accordance with the Scope of Work, the Technical Requirements/specifications, commercial terms, construction procedures, quality and safety norms and Client’s requirement. Part of the work is provision of Spare parts as required by the Client for all systems described above.
- Voltage Rate 220 kV to 20kV
- 25 MVA, 50 Hz, Power Transformer
- Double Bus System
- 6 Incoming/Outgoing 220 kV and 4 Outgoing 20 kV Feeders
Client: US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
Prime Contractor: Assist Consultants Inc.
Date: Nov. 2016 to Sep. 2017 (scheduled)
Location: Asqalan, Kunduz Province, Afghanistan
This project included the 28 km of double circuit 20 kV power distribution lines. The power distribution lines run from Asqalan Substation to the ANSF 209th Garrison and ANSF Border Police (BP) Airport Security.