Energy Projects - News & Updates

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Pakistan:— Total power generation by source, for the last month, (GWhs)

Hydel:— 2,217
Nuclear:— 2,070
RLNG:— 1,658
Coal:— 862
Gas:— 795
Others:— 421

Source wise production cost , per unit in PKR:

Hydel:— 0.0
Nuclear:— 1.5
RLNG:— 22.2
Coal:— 16.8
Gas:— 13.7
Others:— N/M


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WAPDA discusses financing opportunities with ADB for its projects
May 23, 2024: A delegation of Asian Development Bank (ADB) Alternate Executive Directors visited WAPDA House the other day and discussed financing opportunities in WAPDA projects.

The meeting was attended by Chiarman WAPDA Engr Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (Retd), Member (Finance), GM (Projects) South and PDs of various WAPDA projects. GM (C&M) Water, GM Finance (Water/Power), Advisor (Hydro Resource Management) WAPDA and Advisor (Hydro Planning) WAPDA were also present in the meeting.

The delegation was briefed that Pakistan possesses about 70,000 MW identified potential of hydropower generation. WAPDA owns and operates 22 hydel power stations with cumulative generation capacity of 9459 MW, which will be more than double with phased completion of its ongoing projects from 2025 to 2028-29, adding about 10,000 MW clean, green and economically most affordable electricity.

WAPDA plans to improve the ratio of low-cost hydel electricity in the National Grid from existing 29 percent to 40 percent by 2030 and 50 percent by 2050.

The delegation was also informed about the progress on ADB-funded WAPDA projects namely Naulong Dam Multi-purpose Project, Kurram Tangi Dam Stage-II and Patan Hydropower Project. WAPDA’s development portfolio consisting of under-construction and ready-for-construction projects including Mohmand Dam, Diamer Basha Dam and Keyal Khwar were also presented to the ADB delegation for consideration of financial assistance. '

The Member (Finance), apprised the delegation about salient features of WAPDA’s financial strategy. He said WAPDA enjoys technical and financial credibility amongst the international financial institutions including the World Bank.

 

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Glimpses from Under Construction Mohmand Dam - 800MW

The Mohmand Dam Hydropower Project is being constructed on Swat River approximately 48 km from Peshawar City in Mohmand Tribal Districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)

Province.The Project is a multipurpose facility with the following objectives:

i-Hydropower generation of 800 MW.
ii-Flood control.
iii-Irrigated agricultural development of 6,773 hectares.
iv-Drinking water supply of 13.30 cumecs to Peshawar.

 

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Pictorial display of on-going construction work at 4320 MW-Dasu Hydropower Project at River Indus in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The Project is planned to be completed in two stages of 2160 MW each.

 

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Construction Updates from Suki Kinari Hydropower Project!

We're thrilled to share the latest progress from the 884MW Suki Kinari Hydropower Project, a monumental endeavor under the CPEC initiative!

Under Construction Since Dec 2016:

 

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Under Construction Balakot Hydropower Station Project - 300MW

On May 22, Adit A2 BHPP, undertaken by China Energy Gezhouba No. 3 Company, was successfully completed, marking the project's phased progress of tunnel excavation, and the construction for the diversion tunnel could start.
It is located on the left bank of the Kunhar River, Adit A2 has a total length of 585m.

During the construction process, considering the geological conditions, the overall construction principle of "short excavation, strong support, early closure, and diligent measurement", and comprehensively used "pre-support, control blasting" and installation of canopy tubes and grouting was adopted to ensure construction safety.

The Balakot hydropower plant is the largest hydropower project currently planned by the Energy Development Authority of KPK.

The project consists of 3 Francis units with a total installed capacity of 300WM. After the completion of the project, it will greatly alleviate the local power shortage, further increase the proportion of clean energy in Pakistan, and provide impetus for Pakistan's social and economic development.

 

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Under construction Jagran-II HPP

By the grace of All mighty Allah, the Project team accomplished the diversion of river stage two at the Jaggran II hydropower Project in Neelum valley Azad Kashmir.

Jagran river is a tributary of Neelum River, which confluences with it at Kundal Shahi in AJ&K. A number of hydropower schemes have been identified on Jagran River out of which JHPP-I (30.4 MW) is operational and JHPP-II (48 MW) is under construction by FWO-HMC-CNTIC-BITC JV.

The project is being financed by Power Development Organization AJ&K. FWO is undertaking civil works of the project which includes Weir structure, De-sander, 5Km tunnels, Surge Tank, Vertical Shafts, and a Power house.

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Dargai Rehabilitation Project:

WAPDA awards Rs. 10.6 billion contract for civil, electro-mechanical works
June 13, 2024: WAPDA awarded the contract for civil and electro-mechanical works for rehabilitation of Dargai Hydel Power Station worth Rs. 10.6 billion to a Joint Venture (JV), comprising two Chinese and a Pakistani firm.

WAPDA is carrying out rehabilitation and capacity enhancement of Dargai Hydel Power Station with Financial Support of AFD, France.

According to the contract, Dargai Hydel Power Station will be rehabilitated in 3 years. On completion of the rehabilitation project, Dargai Hydel Power Station will generate 22 MW of green and clean hydel electricity. It will provide 130 million units of low cost hydel electricity to the National Grid annually.
Dargai Hydel Power Station, located in Malakand, was constructed in 1952.

After serving 72 years, it requires rehabilitation to continue its operation.
WAPDA is implementing a two-pronged strategy for optimal utilization of hydropower resources in Pakistan. Under the strategy, WAPDA is not only constructing new hydropower projects but also rehabilitating and upgrading its old hydel power stations to maximize the ratio of environment friendly and low-cost hydel electricity in the National Grid.

Rehabilitation of Dargai Hydel Power Station is part of the said strategy.

 

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Pakistan’s first 550MW floating solar energy project has been launched in Sindh.

Sindh Energy Minister Syed Nasir Shah on Thursday participated in the signing ceremony of the memorandum of understanding between the Department of Energy and Go Energy (Private) Limited for the 550MW floating solar energy project on Kinjhar Lake.

STDC Kinjhar Lake Power Project will lay a 220kv transmission line of about 60km to K-Electric grid station Dhabeji Karachi. He said that K-Electric is the off-taker of the 500MW floating power project for which K-Electric has provided Letter of Intent (LOI) and Energy Department has also provided a Letter of Intent (LOI).

He said this project is environmentally friendly as it will help prevent water evaporation and will be beneficial for aquatic life. The project will also benefit land conservation and this project is environment friendly which will promote green energy in Sindh and provide source of affordable electricity. He said this project will boost the economy of Sindh province by creating jobs.

Nasir Shah said the government of Sindh is determined and trying hard to utilize these renewable resources at a faster pace and our effort is to reduce the overall basket tariff of NEPRA and make it more affordable electricity for the common people of the country.

Apart from tariff reduction, renewable energy will also contribute to the achievement of sustainable development goals to create a clean, reliable and sustainable environment and we hope to complete the project by the end of 2026.

Secretary Energy Musaddiq Ahmad Khan said that on the special directives of Minister Energy, work is underway on several projects to provide cheap and free electricity to the people. He said mini-grid stations will be set up at the district level to provide affordable and environment-friendly electricity to the remote areas of Sindh.

Secretary Energy said that the cost of electricity generated from this floating plant will be Rs.15 per unit which will be much low price than other power generation plants.

STDC CEO Salim Shaikh said compared to K-Electric, STDC’s line has never been tripped and while STDC’s line losses have never gone above 1.6 percent. NEPRA has allowed line losses up to 2 percent

Go Energy Chief Executive Officer Amar Ali Talat said it is a unique idea. He said Kinjhar is the world’s largest clean water lake where a floating project has been developed with the support of Energy Minister Syed Nasir Shah and K-electric and the MoU was signed. He thanked all the contributors.

He said experts from Singapore have studied this project. The project will prevent a quarter of the lake’s water from evaporating.

Earlier, STDC CEO Saleem Sheikh and Go Green Energy CEO Amar Ali Talat signed the MoU.

 

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Wet testing of CPEC's first hydropower unit kicks off​

Located in the Mansehra district , the hydropower project started construction in January 2017

Xinhua
June 16, 2024

The first unit of the China-built Suki Kinari Hydropower project in northwest Pakistan was started up and formally entered the wet testing phase on Sunday.

It marks that the project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) stepped into the final sprint stage and one big step closer to operation and power generation.

Cheng Dan, general manager of China Energy Construction Overseas Investment Company Ltd., which invests in and implements the project, told Xinhua that the first unit successfully passed a series of tests after starting up with a smoothly running state, and met the design requirements.

He said that the unit will pass through dozens of tests later, including a temperature stability test, to ensure that all technical indicators meet the design standards.

Located in the Mansehra district of the South Asian country's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the hydropower project started construction in January 2017.

Once becoming functional this year, it will generate some 3.21 billion kilowatt-hours of clean electricity annually, replacing 1.28 million tons of coal and reducing 2.52 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions per year, according to the Chinese manager.

The project will effectively meet 20 percent of Pakistan's electricity deficit, he added.

 

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1st unit of Suki Kinari Hydropower Station begins wet testing​

Gwadar Pro
Jun 16, 2024

ISLAMABAD - The first unit of Pakistan Suki Kinari Hydropower Station, the largest hydropower power station invested and constructed by China Energy Construction Overseas Investment Co., Ltd, has successfully started and formally entered the wet testing phase on June 16.

Unit 4, as the first unit is known, passed a series of tests after starting-up, operating smoothly and meeting the design requirements. It will undergo further testing such as a temperature stability test and an overspeed test to ensure that all technical indicators meet the design standards before preceding to trial operations.

Addressing the start-up ceremony, Cheng Dan, General Manager of China Energy Construction Overseas Investment Co., Ltd., noted that the commencement of wet testing for the first unit marks a major “final sprint” stage in project construction, moving closer to the goal of operation and power generation.

Located on the Kunha River in the Mansehra area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in northwest Pakistan, the SK hydropower station is a key project in the first batch of priority projects of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). It is equipped with four impulse units with a total installed capacity of 884MW.

Upon completion, the project can provide 3.212 billion kilowatt hours of clean electricity annually, and effectively solving one-fifth of Pakistan's electricity gap.

 

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China approves use of local coal for three Pakistan power plants​

Move aims to cut costs and boost energy efficiency

News Desk
July 28, 2024

China has approved the conversion of three coal-fired power plants in Pakistan from imported coal to local coal, a significant move aimed at reducing energy costs.

Sources confirmed that Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Energy Minister Owais Leghari, currently visiting China, facilitated the agreement.

The plants affected include the 1,320 MW Sahiwal Coal Power Plant, the 1,320 MW Hub Power Plant, and the 1,320 MW Port Qasim Power Plant, all known for producing some of Pakistan's most expensive electricity.

The Chinese delegation provided a positive response regarding the re-profiling of these coal power plants, ensuring a shift to local coal.

The two countries also outlined the future steps required to advance this conversion process.

Additionally, Chinese officials assured full support for Pakistan regarding Panda Bonds, further solidifying the cooperation between the two nations.

Meetings between Pakistani and Chinese officials will continue to address the conversion and re-profiling of the power plants.