World Power Plants

Naghlu Dam Hydroelectric Power Plant Afghanistan100 MW Hydroelectric

HydroRenewableVerified: Feb 2026

Naghlu Dam Hydroelectric Power Plant is a 100 MW hydroelectric facility in Afghanistan, commissioned in 1960. Ranked #1 of 6 hydro plants in Afghanistan, it contributes 38.75% of the country's total hydro capacity of 258 MW. The largest hydro plant in Afghanistan is Naghlu Dam itself at 100 MW, making this facility equal in size to the largest. Nearby plants include Mahipar Hydroelectric Power Plant (66 MW, Hydro) and Sarobi Dam Hydroelectric Power Plant (22 MW, Hydro). The plant is located in Kabul Province, approximately 30 km from Kabul city.

Capacity
100 MW
Commissioning Year
1960

66 years old

Owner
DABS (Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat)
Location
34.6410°, 69.7170°

Afghanistan, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 1. largest of 9 plants in Afghanistan
  • #10,042 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,293 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
  • 31.25% of the installed capacity of Afghanistan
Age & fleet comparison

66 years in operation

Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years

Operator portfolio

DABS (Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat) operates 1 plants totalling 100 MW

Regional density
Data provenance

Source: GEODB

Location

Coordinates:: 34.641000, 69.717000
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Naghlu Dam Hydroelectric Power Plant Afghanistan is a hydro power plant producing approximately 350 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.

Lifecycle emissions: ~24 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Hydro
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
Afghanistan
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

AfghanistanEnergy Profile

9
Total Plants
0.3 GW
Total Capacity
HydroGasSolar
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