NMS: Deeply Cultivating Hydropower, Serving Nearly 200 Hydropower Stations Worldwide

Amid the surging Yangtze River, along the rapids of the Yarlung Zangbo River, and across the vast Lancang River basin, monumental hydropower stations stand tall, reshaping the global energy landscape. Three Gorges, Baihetan, Xiluodu, Wudongde, Xiangjiaba—five of the world’s top ten hydropower stations all share the same “manufacturing foundation.” Behind them is NMS, whose reliable crushing and screening equipment, together with full-cycle services, has supplied tens of millions of tons of high-quality aggregates. As an invisible cornerstone, NMS quietly showcases the strength of Chinese manufacturing in supporting these national projects.

NMS has recently won the bid for the aggregate processing project of the Yarlung Zangbo River hydropower station in Xizang. Dozens of high-performance crushing and screening equipment will be deployed on the plateau to provide solid support for this landmark energy project of the new era, once again reinforcing NMS’s reputation as a trusted provider of core equipment for major hydropower projects.

Deeply Rooted in China: Forging a Golden Reputation in Hydropower

 In the 1990s, NMS entered the hydropower sector. With outstanding technical strength and product quality, the company secured over 80% of the screening equipment share in the iconic Three Gorges Dam Project. This milestone achievement propelled NMS’s screening equipment to prominence within China’s hydropower system, establishing a shining hallmark of excellence in the industry.

Three Gorges hydroelectric power station

As the Three Gorges Project entered full-scale construction, NMS’s screening equipment quickly gained recognition in the domestic hydropower sector for its outstanding performance. Its application gradually expanded across multiple domestic hydropower stations. At Baihetan Hydropower Station, over 100 vibrating screens, several spiral sand washers, and rod mills were used across multiple aggregate processing systems, providing stable and reliable equipment support. At Xiluodu Hydropower Station, more than 60 NMS machines were deployed, while nearly 40 vibrating screens and several crushers, rod mills, and stone washers were installed at Xiangjiaba Hydropower Station to ensure smooth progress. Notably, on the Tibetan Plateau above 4,000 meters, facing harsh conditions such as extreme cold, low oxygen, and complex geology, NMS equipment also performed reliably, supporting the construction of Zangmu, Gacha, Dagu, Guo Duo, and Pang Duo Hydropower Stations, contributing to clean energy development and frontier construction in Xizang.

Over 100 NMS vibrating screens served Baihetan Hydropower Station.

NMS equipment operated alongside global brands at Xizang Guoduo Hydropower Station.

Xizang Zangmu Hydropower Station

According to incomplete statistics, NMS has been deeply involved in the construction of nearly 200 hydropower stations worldwide. Domestically, its footprint spans the entire country. From the Yangtze River Basin—Jinsha, Yalong, Dadu, Min, Jialing, Wu, Han, Du, and Qing Rivers—to the Lancang, Yellow, and Pearl River Basins, and further to the Yarlung Zangbo, Songhua, and Ili Rivers, NMS has supported the rise of numerous hydropower stations with its outstanding equipment and services. Moreover, NMS has actively participated in navigation hydropower projects, water conservancy hubs, as well as major water diversion projects such as the South-to-North Water Diversion, Central Yunnan Water Diversion, and Yangtze-to-Han Water Transfer, leaving a significant mark in reservoir construction.

NMS equipment applied in Xulong Hydropower Station aggregate processing system

Sailing Overseas: “Belt and Road” Leading Global Expansion

Riding the momentum of the Belt and Road Initiative, NMS has closely followed the overseas steps of Chinese central enterprises such as PowerChina, China Energy Engineering Group Gezhouba Group, and CCCC Water & Hydropower Company, actively engaging in international water conservancy and hydropower projects and shining on the global energy stage.

In Pakistan, the Basha Dam—dubbed the “Three Gorges Project”—uses multiple NMS VS vertical shaft crushers and dozens of vibrating screens. Key hydropower projects such as the Neelum-Jhelum (NJ) Hydropower Station and Karot Hydropower Station also widely employ NMS equipment, injecting new momentum into Pakistan’s energy structure optimization and sustainable development.

In Indonesia, NMS equipment supports both the completed largest water conservancy project, Jatigede Hydropower Station, and the under-construction largest hydropower project, Batang Hydropower Station, contributing Chinese expertise to the country’s hydropower development. In Southeast Asia, NMS equipment plays a key role in numerous hydropower projects across Malaysia, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Myanmar, supplying a steady stream of clean energy that drives regional economic development.

NMS equipment from 2004, used at Pakistan’s Tarbela Hydropower Station, is still running reliably.

Additionally, NMS has actively participated in hydropower projects across Africa, including Ghana, Sudan, Ethiopia, Zambia, Guinea, Angola, Kenya, Nigeria, Lesotho, and Nepal. Its influence also extends to South and North America, earning broad international recognition.

NMS supplied aggregate processing equipment for Lower Kafue Gorge Hydropower Plant, Zambia

NMS supplied aggregate processing equipment for Bui Hydropower Plant, Ghana

NMS supplied full aggregate processing equipment for Nantu 1 Hydropower Plant, Laos

From the Nam Ou cascade in Laos and the Dandei Hydropower Plant in Cambodia, to the Lower Kafue Gorge in Zambia and the Melowe Dam in Sudan, and further to the CC/LB Hydropower Plant in Santa Cruz, Argentina, and the Patuca III Hydropower Plant in Honduras, NMS solutions have served water projects in over 20 countries, establishing the company as a prominent Chinese equipment provider in international hydropower construction.

Keeping Pace with Trends: NMS Excels in Pumped Storage

In recent years, to meet the rapid growth of new energy and accelerate the development of a modern power system, pumped storage has emerged as the most mature and cost-effective flexible power source with great potential for large-scale deployment. Since the “14th Five-Year Plan,” China’s pumped storage sector has accelerated, reaching a total installed capacity of 58.69 GW by the end of 2024, demonstrating robust growth. NMS has keenly followed these industry trends, actively participating in pumped storage projects and leveraging its strengths to inject strong momentum into the sector’s development.

NMS supplied all equipment for the Nanning Pumped Storage Power Station sand and gravel system.

In the pumped storage sector, NMS has achieved remarkable results. Its equipment is widely used in the world’s largest pumped storage station—the Fengning Pumped Storage Power Station in Hebei; the highest-altitude station above 3,500 meters with the largest installed capacity and regulation reservoir—the Nanshankou Pumped Storage Station in Golmud, Qinghai; and the largest single-unit capacity pumped storage unit in China at the Tiantai Pumped Storage Station in Zhejiang, providing reliable support for construction. Additionally, NMS actively participates in pumped storage projects across Shandong, Anhui, Jiangsu, Guangdong, Xinjiang, and Xizang, contributing substantially to the development of China’s pumped storage industry.【这里】

NMS equipment serves the aggregate processing system at the Nanshankou Pumped Storage Station in Golmud, Qinghai.

NMS equipment serves the aggregate processing system at the Yumen Pumped Storage Station in Gansu.

NMS equipment serves the Lianghekou Hybrid Pumped Storage Station’s aggregate processing system.

From its remarkable achievements in domestic hydropower construction, to its extensive international presence, and forward-looking initiatives in pumped storage, NMS has consistently driven progress through innovation, grounded in quality, and ensured by reliable service. Looking ahead, NMS will continue advancing, contributing more Chinese expertise to global energy development and striving toward even greater goals.( Liu Xiaohan)