Enhancement of the operation of hydropower plant of Litani River Authority (LRA), Machgara,West Bekaa, Lebanon

Item Description:

The Mission of the Directorate-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations (DG NEAR) is to take forward the EU’s neighbourhood and enlargement policies, as well as coordinating relations with EEA-EFTA countries insofar as Commission policies are concerned. DG NEAR works closely with the European External Action Service and the line DGs in charge of thematic priorities.

By implementing assistance actions in Europe’s eastern and southern neighbourhood, DG NEAR supports reform and democratic consolidation, and strengthens the prosperity, stability and security around Europe. DG NEAR helps to promote EU values, policies and interests in this region, and to contribute to developing the special relationship of the EU with its neighbouring countries.

Purpose of this contract

The Abdel Al Hydropower Plant feeds the overall EDL grid in power and has a substation providing power to 93 villages in Bekaa and South Lebanon. The Abdel Al Hydropower Plant (MARKABI HPP) is the first hydropower plant on Litani River located in West Bekaa near the village of Machgara. Since 1962, its installed capacity is 2×18 MW and it is the master of the cascade of hydroelectric power Plants formed by the following power stations: MARKABI (2x18MW), AWALI (3×36 MW) and JOUN (2×24 MW). The Electric Protection System (EPS) is an essential component of the plant equipment. It consists of a series of electrical relays that protect the grid from electric shortcuts and damage. By time, the EPS is consumed and needs to be replaced to protect the plant from damage.

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