Rhine water transport pipeline, Germany
Name of the Project
Rhine water transport pipeline.
Location
Between Dormagen and Elsdorf/Grevenbroich, in Germany.
Project Owner/s
RWE Power.
Project Description
RWE Power operates the Garzweiler and Hambach opencast mines in the Rhenish lignite mining area. From 2030, water from the Rhine will have to be brought in to fill the opencast pits and to provide ecowater for the wetlands.
The project involves the construction of a three-strand, 45-km-long underground pressure pipeline to transport water from the Rhine river to the mines.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
Not stated.
Planned Start/End Date
Construction is scheduled to start in 2025 and to be completed by the end of 2029.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
RWE Power, tel +49 201 5179 0.
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