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Sindh barrage
pretty genious plan

can block winter sea intrusion and manage summer water excess

unfortunately financial mismanagement means this might not start any time soon
 
Historical..well played....any sane person would be silenced..the insane will continue their rant...

Cost is substantial low because it doesmt involve foreign component and company is local one FWO.

Issue however is there were complain FWO has few expertise in such infrastructure building ..but the patners have that..and without invovling local firms you will never learn...we should have been building dams by our self since we have more hydro dams than most countries .
 
12,464MW electricity to be added to national grid through IPPs’ projects. As many as 12,464 megawatts of electricity would be added to the national grid through 25 projects of Independent Power Producers (IPPs), which are in various stages of development.

Sources told APP that these projects were being facilitated by the Private Power Infrastructure Board (PPIB) and would be operationalised gradually between 2020 to 2028.

Giving the breakup, they said a 1,263MW RLNG project, being set up near Trimmu Barrage in Jhang, would be ready by 2020.

Similarly, five projects having an accumulative capacity of 2,047MW would be made operational in 2021. These include two 330MW Thar coal power plants, 660MW Thar coal power plant, 7.08MW Riali-II hydropower project and 720MW Karot hydropower project.

Moreover, four projects with a total capacity of 2,160MW would be ready by 2022 and these would include 330MW Thar coal power plant, 1,320MW Thar coal power plant, 870MW Suki Kinari hydropower project and 300MW imported coal power plant.

Likewise, sources said 1,980MW would be added to the system through IPPs in 2023, 2,124MW in 2024, 1,172MW in 2026 and 1,710MW in 2028. The projects include 700MW Azad Pattan hydropower project, 1,124MW Kohala hydropower project, 300MW Ashkot hydropower project, 640MW Mahl hydropower project, 450MW Athmuqam hydropower project, 82MW Turtonas-Uzghor hydropower project, 163MW Grange Power Limited etc.

It is pertinent to mention that PPIB was created in 1994 as a “one-window facilitator” on behalf of the government to promote private investments in power sector. In 2012, PPIB was made a statutory organization through the Private Power and Infrastructure Board Act 2012 (Act VI of 2012).

Source: Pakistan Today
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Under Construction or Approved Dams Compilation.

1. 1124 MW Kohala Dam Project 39.7 Thousand acre ft reservoir approved (CPEC) completion 2025-26

2. 800 MW Mohmand Dam Project 1.239 MAF Reservoir Under Construction completion 2024-25

3. 4500 MW Bhasha Dam Project 6.70 MAF Reservoir Approved Construction starting soon completion 2028

4. 4320 MW Dasu Dam Project 1. 410 MAF Reservoir Under Construction Phase 1 completion 2024 Phase 2 completion 2027

5. 640 MW Mahl Hydropower Project (CPEC) Launched

6. 884 MW Suki Kinari Hydropower Project Under Construction (CPEC) Completion 2022-23 Reservoir Length 3.7 KM

7. 12 MW Murunj Dam 0.8 MAF Reservoir PC-1 Tender and Feasibility study Approved

8. 720 MW Karot Hydropower Project Under Construction (CPEC) completion 2022 Reservoir Length 27.1 KM

9. 300 MW Balakot Hydropower Project Launched by Pakhtunkhwa Energy Development Organization PEDO Government of KP

10. 40 MW KOTO Hydropower Project Under Construction by Pakhtunkhwa Energy Development Organization PEDO Government of KP completion Date 2020-21

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NTDC installs 600MVA transformer at Yousafwala grid station
MD says transformer installation will help improve power supply to MEPCO areas of Sahiwal, Chichawatni, Pakpattan, Arifwala, Kassowal, Vehari and Chishtian

The National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) has successfully commissioned a 600MVA transformer at 500kV Yousafwala Grid Station, Sahiwal.

The transformer on Saturday was energized on full load.

Addressing the inauguration ceremony, NTDC Managing Director Engr Dr Khawaja Riffat Hassan said that the installation work on the 600MVA autotransformer at 500kV Yousafwala grid station has enhanced the capacity of the station to 1,800MVA at 500kV level.

“This will improve power supply to MEPCO areas of Sahiwal, Chichawatni, Pakpattan, Arifwala, Kassowal, Vehari, Chishtian; LESCO areas of Okara, Sarfaraz Nagar, Lahore as well as some areas of FESCO. Resultantly, overloading of the system, as well as forced load shedding, will be reduced.”

The managing director further said that in order to enhance the power system transmission capacity under its constraints management strategy, the NTDC is vigorously pursuing the completion of installation work of autotransformers at 220kV Ghakhar grid station and 500kV Rawat grid station.

“The NTDC will soon install a 160MVA transformer at 220kV Ghakhar grid station (Gujranwala),” he added.

The 220kV Gakkhar Grid Station is located near the industrial hub of Gujranwala and adjoining districts. Due to the ever-rising industrial and commercial activities in the region, the increasing demand for power is causing overloading of currently operational autotransformers.

Moreover, the MD said, a 160MVA autotransformer is also being installed at 500kV Rawat Grid Station, Rawalpindi. “After completion of installation work, the total capacity of the said grid station would be increased to 910MVA. The transformer will not only share the load of other transformers of the same grid station but the areas of IESCO and Rawalpindi District, Islamabad Capital territory, whereas Jhelum and Chakwal District will also have improved voltage profile and will minimize forced load shedding. The transformer is likely to be energized during the ongoing summers.”

The NTDC MD assured that the installation work of transformers would be completed on a fast track basis so that uninterrupted power supply is provided for the comfort of consumers of respective distribution companies of GEPCO and IESCO.

Dilating upon the installation works, the MD said that the company has completed the installation work of transformer at Yousafwala Grid Station on war footings ahead of its deadline despite the problems being faced due to the prevailing Covid-19 situation.

He said that Energy Minister Omar Ayub Khan, Special Adviser to Prime Minister Shahzad Qasim and Power Secretary Omer Rasul have also appreciated the NTDC management for early energization of the project.

https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk...00mva-transformer-at-yousafwala-grid-station/
 
Pakistan pushes renewables - but coal expansion continues too
Rina Saeed Khan
5 Min Read

ISLAMABAD (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Pakistan this week set in motion a plan to boost the share of its electric power that comes from renewables to 30% by 2030, up from about 4% today, government officials said.

“The targets in the newly announced policy are a 20% share of renewables in installed capacity of Pakistan’s power mix by 2025 and 30% by 2030,” said Syed Aqeel Hussain Jafry, policy director for the government’s Alternative Energy Development Board.

That will include mainly wind and solar power, but also geothermal, tidal, wave and biomass energy, he said.

With boosts in hydropower capacity expected as well, the shift could bring the share of clean energy in Pakistan’s electricity mix to 65% by 2030, said Nadeem Babar, head of a task force on energy reforms in Pakistan.

But the legislation leaves in place plans to build seven more coal-fired power plants as part of the second phase of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor project - something that could impede scale-up of renewable power, warned Zeeshan Ashfaq, a solar and wind energy developer in Pakistan.

“A coal pipeline of around 4,000-5,000 megawatts will not provide much space for renewables,” said Ashfaq, managing director of SOWITEC (Solar Wind Technology) Pakistan.

The new national renewables policy, approved by the prime minister’s cabinet last December, was delayed by the coronavirus pandemic and as negotiators tried to resolve disputes with individual provinces.

But Asad Umar, federal minister for planning and development, said on social media the resolution of those disputes now opened the way to “unleash Pakistan’s full potential” for renewables.

New investment in renewable energy is expected to come from private investors, with potential suppliers bidding in annual auctions and low-tariff proposals winning, said Babar, chair of the energy task force and now special assistant to the prime minister.

Jafry, of the alternative energy board, said the policy represented a significant shift from the past, when investors approached the government with individual projects.

NEW FOCUS
Ashfaq, the renewables developer, said the current government had shown more interest in renewable energy than previous administrations.

“The last government’s focus was on investing in fossil fuel power plants. This new government is much more open to renewable energy and wants to promote it” he said.

Babar said most of the new planned renewable power would be solar or wind, divided roughly equally between the two technologies, and coming from everything from wind farms to rooftop solar.

“We already have more than 30 wind and solar plants in operation, all financed privately by local and international banks, multilaterals and export credit agencies. New ones will be financed the same way,” he said.

The new renewables plan represents “an ambitious target but achievable”, he said.

International investors could put as much as $15 billion into the plan by 2030, Ashfaq predicted - though he cautioned that renewables investment would depend on clear government targets for its use, and growing demand for power as the country industrialises.

Growth in power demand has slowed over the past two years, with Pakistan’s economy struggling even before the coronavirus pandemic hit in March, he said.

ROADBLOCK?
One big potential roadblock to scaling renewables is the focus of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project on building new coal-fired power plants, Ashfaq said.

“Nearly 70% of generation capacity of CPEC power projects is coal fired. With CPEC coal-power projects, coal-fired generation capacity will increase from 3% in 2017 to 20% in 2025,” he said.

Achieving the country’s renewable energy aims will require rethinking those plans, he said.

But Babar said “pre-authorized fossil fuel projects under CPEC will continue execution - they will go into construction”.

That suggests Pakistan will continue with plans to build all seven new CPEC coal-fired power plants by 2024.

Jafry, of the alternative energy board, however, said he believed the new renewables policy was “achievable and realistic”, as it was linked to forecasts of Pakistan’s energy demand through 2047.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-...ut-coal-expansion-continues-too-idUSKCN253311
 
Omar Ayub Inaugurates 132 Kv Grid Station

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Mon 17th August 2020 | 11:10 PM

Minister for Power Division Omar Ayub Khan has inaugurated 132 kV grid station at Bhara Kahu established by Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO).


ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - APP - 17th Aug, 2020 ) :Minister for Power Division Omar Ayub Khan has inaugurated 132 kV grid station at Bhara Kahu established by Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO).

Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said the grid station would ensure smooth and uninterrupted power supply to consumers of Bhara Khau, Pir Sohwa and adjacent areas. It would also help end low voltage issue in the areas, he added, said a press release issued here Monday.

He said IESCO was one of best power distribution company and providing best facilities to its consumers while following leading from front formula.

He also appreciated IESCO field staff for prompt redressal of the consumers' complaints. The minister also appreciated IESCO staff and entire team for timely completion of the grid-station.

IESCO CEO Shahid Iqbal Chaudhary said the company would continue to set up more grid stations besides up-gradation of the existing grid-stations.

He said due attention was being given for prompt redressal of the consumers' complaints.

https://www.urdupoint.com/en/amp/pakistan/omar-ayub-inaugurates-132-kv-grid-station-1004052.html
 
FESCO Completes Two New Grid Stations

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Tue 11th August 2020 | 06:10 PM


FAISALABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - APP - 11th Aug, 2020 ) :Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) Shafiq ul Hassan said that with the completion of two new grid stations 66KV Musa Khel and 132KV Cheena would not open new horizons of development but also helpful to provide uninterrupted supply to the public.

He lauded the efforts of GSC staff on completion of 66KV Musa Khel grid station in the shortest time period.

He said that loses on Musa Khel and Numl feeders have also been reduced and residents of area are getting smooth voltage.

Similarly, completion of 132KV Cheena grid station would not supply the excellent voltage to far-lung areas but also provide relief to FESCO system as well as consumers. The construction of 24 KM long transmission line is also part of this project.

FESCO is also taking necessary measures for the up-gradation of the distribution system in view of growingnumbers of consumers so that quality service could be provided to them.

https://www.urdupoint.com/en/amp/pakistan/fesco-completes-two-new-grid-stations-998594.html
 
By the Grace of almighty ALLAH, Another structure commenced at #Mohmand Dam Project.

The excavation works for Diversion Tunnel#1 has been started today. The Technical adviser for WAPDA Mr. Nasir Hanif & GM WAPDA also witness the commencement activities.

#Dam #Hydropower #KPK #KhyberPakhtunkhwa #Pakistan

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Siemens Gamesa secures orders for eight new wind farms in Pakistan

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Siemens Gamesa has secured a series of orders for eight new wind farms in Pakistan during the company’s 2020 fiscal year, totaling 410 MW, projecting the company forward as one of the leading players in Pakistan’s nascent wind energy market.

The central Asian country is rigorously building out electricity generating capacity, battling power blackouts. Partnering with an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractor, Siemens Gamesa will supply, install and commission a total of 205 units of Siemens Gamesa 2.X turbines for eight projects with a combined capacity of 410 MW. Of the eight wind farms package, two projects have already started construction, with commissioning expected in November 2020 and February 2021 respectively.

When fully operational at the end of 2021, these eight wind farms will generate enough electricity to cover the annual needs of up to 600,000 local households with clean and affordable electricity, significantly alleviating the power shortage in Pakistan where 40 million residents have no access to electricity supply.

“As a global pioneer of wind solutions, Siemens Gamesa has a track record of bringing innovative technologies to developing markets across the globe” said Enrique Pedrosa, Chief Regions Officer of Siemens Gamesa’s Onshore business unit. “We’re pleased with the impact and partnership we have been able to make in Pakistan. Renewables are at the centre of the global energy transition and will play an essential role in economic recovery post Covid-19. We’re well positioned and committed to bringing more sustainable and affordable clean energy for generations to come in Pakistan”.

Siemens Gamesa signed its first project in Pakistan (50 MW) three years ago. These new eight projects are a giant step in the company’s commitment to being one of the main drivers of sustainable development in the country.

As a country heavily reliant on imported natural gas and oil for power generation, Pakistan is now promoting renewable sources with a focus on wind and solar, which are now the cheapest sources of power in the country. The Pakistani government aims to boost modern renewable energy in its energy mix to 30 percent by 2030.

Siemens Gamesa has grown in the Asia Pacific region since the 1980s and has now installed more than 8.5 GW of onshore turbines in China, Pakistan, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Australia and New Zealand. On the offshore side, the company completed the installation of Taiwan’s first offshore wind power project in 2019 (128 MW) and in addition reached close to 2 GW of firm orders in the island.

 
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Voith awarded E&M equipment supply contract for #800MW #Mohmand_Dam_hydropower_Project. China Gezhouba Group Corporation (#CGGC) and Voith Hydro Shanghai Limited (#VHS) have entered into an equipment supply contract under which VHS will supply four 200-MW Francis turbine-generator units and online monitoring systems for the 800MW Mohmand Dam hydropower plant.
 
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