Surobi Hydropower Plant
Surobi Hydropower Plant hydroelectric overview.
Surobi is an established hydroelectric power station in Kabul province, Afghanistan, within DABS’s generation fleet. Voith Siemens Hydro undertook turbine, generator and control-system rehabilitation at the plant in the 2000s.In OperationAfghanistan
At a Glance
Capacity
22 MWOwner
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AfghanistanLocation
34.587°, 69.776°Website
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Organisations
7 recordsOrganisations recorded as working on this asset or its project, and their role.
| Organisation | Role | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Generation fleet operatorOperations And Maintenance | DABS identifies Surobi within its generation fleet in the August 2026 discussion of technical assessments and possible modernisation. | |
Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat | Operator | Not set |
| Historical rehabilitation financierFunding And Programme | KfW supported financing for the combined Sarobi and Mahipar rehabilitation programme documented in 2004. | |
| Historical rehabilitation contracting authorityHistorical Development Context | The Ministry of Water and Power concluded the Sarobi and Mahipar rehabilitation contract with Voith Siemens Hydro in December 2003. | |
| 2026 preliminary technical discussionsTechnical Advisory | An August 2026 DABS meeting with Power Machines included Surobi in discussions of generation-fleet assessments and potential modernisation. | |
| Historical rehabilitation coordinationEngineering Consulting And Project Management | Voith’s 2004 account states that the Sarobi and Mahipar rehabilitation work was coordinated through the Siemens office in Kabul. | |
| Historical rehabilitation contractorEpc Balance Of Plant | Voith Siemens Hydro, subsequently renamed Voith Hydro, received the Sarobi rehabilitation contract in December 2003. Its scope included turbines, generators, governors, control systems and commissioning support. |