Hamedan Power Plant Water Consumption to Halve by Yearend

The second dry cooling tower of Shahid Mofatteh Power Plant in Hamedan Province has made 60% progress and is expected to become operational in the current fiscal year (March 2022-23).
Energy Minister Ali Akbar Mehrabian made the statement during his visit to the thermal power station on Thursday, IRNA reported.
The facility uses close to 12 million cubic meters of treated wastewater annually and the new tower will help cut the consumption by at least 50%, he added.
“Upon the launch of the project, at least 6 mcm of water will be saved and supplied to farmers and industries. Moreover, the plan will help increase electricity generation in the steam unit.”