China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) | Power Plants

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GE to supply technology for Dasu Hydro power Plant

GE Renewable Energy, in consortium with Power China Zhongnan Engineering Corporation Limited, announced that it has been selected by Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) to supply six Francis turbines and generators for Stage 1 of the new Dasu hydropower plant in Pakistan.

The 2.2 GW Dasu hydropower project is one of the most important power generation projects in the country. The plant will help generate clean electricity, ushering in a new era of socio-economic potential and development in remote areas.

The project will be completed in two stages. The first stage consists of installing a 21.6 MW hydropower plant on the Indus River.

 

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The Suki Kinari Hydropower Station is equipped with four Pelton turbine generators with a single unit capacity of 221 MW, with a total installed capacity of 884 MW, a maximum net head of 922.72 meters & an average annual power generation of 3.212 billion kWh for many years

 

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Excavation of Traffic Tunnel has been commenced at 884MW Suki_Kinari Hydropower Project.
N15 would be submerged in the reservoir of the project.

It is a road leading to a famous summer tourist destination i.e. Naran Valley which also serves as a gateway to the tourism spots

 

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Despite the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, Dasu Hydropower Project undertaken by China Gezhouba Group Corporation has achieved construction progress in diversion tunnel.

 

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Karot hydropower project has completed its pouring concrete at spillway control section in No.5 dam-section. It marked the spillway control section of the main project to the top.

 

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A major milestone towards successful implementation of 1124 MW Kohala Hydropower Project in Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) under the CPEC Framework.

A Tripartite Agreement has been finalized and initialed between the #China Three Gorges Company, the Government of AJ&K and the PPIB (Government of #Pakistan). This will be the largest ever investment of US$ 2.4 billion in any of the IPPs in Pakistan and AJ&K. The project will provide more than 5 billion unit per year clean and cheap electricity for the consumers in Pakistan and AJ&K.

 

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$2.4 Billion Deal Signed for New 1124MW Power Project Under CPEC

The government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has signed an agreement with #China Three Gorges Corporation and Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) for the development of Kohala hydroelectric power project.

The 1,124-megawatt power project will be developed in AJK under the umbrella of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework.

The project is estimated to produce more than five billion units of clean and low-cost electricity every year. With a $2.4 billion initial investment, this is one of the largest investments in an independent power producer (IPP) in Pakistan as well as in AJK.

Another hydropower project – the 102MW Gulpur project – at Poonch River in Kotli district has been operational since March this year.

Power Minister, Omar Ayub Khan, while chairing the 127th meeting of PPIB, lauded the board’s role in enhancing hydroelectric power generation.

He said that the government is looking for long-term energy sustainability and reliability for which renewable energy, hydroelectric power, and indigenous coal-based projects are being prioritized.

During the meeting, PPIB managing director (MD), Shah Jahan Mirza, briefed the board on the status of upcoming IPPs, saying that various projects might miss the deadline due to the coronavirus restrictions.

The board also extended the validity of the Letter of Support/ financial close date for the 1,124MW Kohala hydroelectric power project

 

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Second phase of CPEC to commence with full deliberation: Asim Bajwa

Eight energy projects have been completed and nine are currently under construction, says CPEC Authority chairperson

 

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720 MW Karot_Hydropower Project The construction management carry out flood control drills to build a safe line of defense against expected rainy/flood season.

 

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Historic day-Tripartite Agreement signing ceremony for Kohala Hydel Power Project being held today.Largest power sector investment of $2.4 Bn in one IPP. With PM’s clear direction to expedite CPEC projects,all stake holders worked hard to bring this day

2:21 AM · Jun 25, 2020

 

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Project Kohala Hydel Project, AJK

Primary Energy Input Hydel

Installed Capacity (MW) 1100

Location Jhelum River near Muzaffarabad

Estimated Cost (US $ Million) 2364.05
Executing Company / Sponsors CTG/CWEI (China Three Gorges) / (CWE Investment Crop)
Financing Independent Power Producer (IPP)
Coordinating Ministry Ministry of Energy (Power Division)
Supervising Agency Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB)


Project Progress Update

• Feasibility Study (stage-1) Tariff Announced by NEPRA
• Land Acquisition process started
• Environmental NOC issued by AJ&K EPA
• LOS issued (Under Financial Closing)
• Expected Commercial Operation Date (COD) 2026

 

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PPIB approves documents to execute two hydropower projects under CPEC

The Board of Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) recommended “Standardised Security Package Documents for Hydropower Projects” for submission to Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) for final approval.

This will help in mitigating protracted negotiations with the private investor thus paving way for smooth and timely implementation of hydropower projects. With the approval of these documents from the ECC, the specific agreements of 1,124MW Kohala and 700MW AzadPattan Hydropower Projects will stand approved for execution.