Porjus Hydroelectric Power Station

The Porjus power station stands on the Stora Luleälv river with a capacity of 417 MWe and features a 60-meter head with water discharge of 940 cubic meters per second.

Construction began in 1910 to supply electricity for the Malmbanan railway line, requiring workers to carry materials on foot for 50 kilometers from Gällivare until 1911.

The original brick structure remains preserved as an industrial heritage site, containing most of its early 20th-century machinery and technical equipment for public viewing.

During summer months, Vattenfall conducts daily guided tours through the facility, allowing visitors to learn about hydroelectric power generation and industrial development.

Two of the nine original turbines have been transformed into research units for testing new technologies, including fast active magnetic bearing systems.

Location: Jokkmokk Municipality

Inception: 1915

GPS coordinates: 66.96194,19.80417

Latest update: May 10, 2025 22:09