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Where are the major hydroelectric power stations in the Ob-Irtysh river system?
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Ob River
The Ob and Yenisey river basins and their drainage networks.
The Ob-Irtysh river system possesses significant hydroelectric potential, with three major power stations constructed to harness this energy.1
The primary hydroelectric stations are located as follows:
- Novosibirsk: One major station is situated on the Ob River itself at Novosibirsk.1
- Bukhtarma: A major station is located on the mountainous reaches of the Irtysh River in Kazakhstan.21
- Öskemen: Another major station is situated on the mountainous reaches of the Irtysh in Kazakhstan.21