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Mohmand Dam | Construction Progress | March 2022​

 

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has “deeply appreciated” the role of China Three Gorges Corporation’s CSAIL in helping Pakistan become an “energy-secure” country.

“CSAIL received a letter from PM’s office in which the office on behalf of the PM deeply appreciated the role of CSAIL in helping Pakistan become energy-secure,” according to CTGI.

CSAIL is an investment holding company formed by China Three Gorges Corporation in 2011 to acquire, develop, build, own and operate renewable power generation projects in South Asia with current focus on Pakistan.

CSAIL is currently operating and developing 6 power projects in Pakistan, with a total installed capacity of over 2600 MW with more than US$ 6 billion of total investment. These Projects are 1124 MW Kohala Hydropower Project, 720 MW Karot Hydropower Project, 640 MW Mahl Hydropower Project, 49.5 MW TGF WPP, 49.5 MW TGS WPP and 49.5 MW TGT WPP.

All these projects are on fast track for implementation, and 4 of them are under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).​

 

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Under Construction Dasu Hydropower Project.

The project is being construction under the Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) which will completed in to two phase. One contracts namely MW-01 worth Rs. 115 billion and MW-02 worth Rs. 64.4 billion.
The Main civil Contractor is China Gezhouba Group Company (CGGC) for construction of works of this mega project.

 

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Unit no.1 of Karot hydropower Project was connected to the grid for 168 hours of trial operation at 17:03 local time in Pakistan on the afternoon of April 30, 2022, and operated at full capacity at 17:14..

 

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Mr. AnwarulHaq GM/PD Dasu HPP WAPDA inaugurated a truss bridge at CR-9 on Indus River , Which is constructed for transportation of heavy machinery, workers and other material across the indus River during the construction activities on DHPP.

 

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CPEC minimized power shortage in Pakistan: Energy ministry​

May 6, 2022



According to the Ministry of Energy, CPEC energy projects have begun to alleviate the power shortfall. From 2013 to 2018, the ministry stated that 11,650 MW of electricity was added to the national grid system. During this time, work on local Thar Coal-based projects began for the first time in the country.

According to the ministry, CPEC has begun work on Thar coal power generation projects. It stated that the Thar Coal Power Project, with a capacity of 660 megawatts, has already provided low-cost electricity. Work on the 884 MW Sukki Kinari hydel project began in 2018 and is expected to operational in 2024. Similarly, the 720 MW Karrot project was initiated in 2017 and will begin supplying power to the national grid in July.


ISLAMABAD, May 6 (Gwadar Pro) – China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) energy projects have started minimizing the power shortage, Pakistani Ministry of Energy said on Thursday afternoon.

Releasing details, the ministry mentioned that as much as 11,650 MW electricity was added to the national grid system from 2013 to 2018.

About 3,000 MW clean energy had been added to the system during the said period, it added.

Out of total 3,000 MW, 1,350 MW hydel and 1,400 MW wind and solar energy was included in the system, the ministry informed.

For the first time, work on local Thar Coal based projects was started in the country during the said period. Thar Coal power generation projects were started under CPEC, the ministry elaborated.

It highlighted that 660 MW Thar Coal power project has already supplied cheap electricity. Work on 884 MW Sukki Kinari hydel project was started in 2018 which would start generation by 2024.

Similarly, 720 MW Karrot was launched in 2017 and it would start supply power to the national grid this July, the ministry underlined.

 

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One more milestone has successfully achieved at Suki Kinari Hydropower Project, a clean energy project under CPEC umbrella.
It will add 884MW to the national grid after completion and entering into commercial operation.

 

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Thar Coal Block-1 civil work to be completed this year​

May 9, 2022



According to a media report, civil works on the 1,320 MW Shanghai Electric Thar Coal Block-1 Power Generation Company (PVT) Ltd. project are expected to be completed this year.

Once the project is completed, the project’s energy production will be enough to power four million households in Pakistan. In addition, the multinational corporation Shanghai Electric hired both Pakistani and Chinese workers. There are about 5,000 employees working at the site of Thar Coal Block-1 Power Plant, among which a large amount are Muslims.

Civil works of the under-construction 1,320 MW Shanghai Electric Thar Coal Block-1 Power Generation Company (PVT) Ltd. project is planned to achieve its COD within this year.

 

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The construction of the asphalt concrete core of the Karot Hydropower Station in

Pakistan has entered its final stage after the last asphalt mixtures were poured.
The dam, with a maximum height of 95.5m, is the world's tallest rockfill dam with a full section of soft rockfill in a high seismic zone.

 

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The construction of the asphalt concrete core of Karot Hydropower Project has entered its final stage after the last asphalt mixtures were poured.
The dam, with a maximum height of 95.5m, is one of the world's tallest rockfill dam with a full section of soft rockfill in a high seismic zone.

 

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Suki kinari Hydropower Project is located on the Kunhar River in the beautiful valley of Kaghan, KPK Province.
As a key project in the list of the first batch of priority projects of the "China-Pakistan Economic Corridor".
SKHPP 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 922m, and an average annual power generation of 3.212 billion kWh.

 

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WAPDA Chairman pays farewell visits to Mohmand, T5, Dasu, Diamer Basha Dam
Silent revolution taking place for development of Pakistan

WAPDA projects to add 11.7 MAF water, 11369 MW hydel power by 2029: Gen Muzammil
May 14, 2022: Outgoing WAPDA Chairman Lt Gen Muzammil Hussain (Retd) paid farewell visits to the four under-construction signature projects of WAPDA namely Mohmand Dam, Tarbela 5th Extension, Dasu and Diamer Basha Dam. WAPDA Chairman designate and Member (Finance) Naveed Asghar Chaudhry, who was on his maiden visits to these projects, also accompanied him. WAPDA projects’ management, representatives of the Consultants and the Contractors concerned were also present on the occasion.

Underlining the significance of harnessing water and hydropower resources for development of Pakistan, the outgoing Chairman said that a silent revolution is taking place in Pakistan, as WAPDA’s 10 under-construction mega projects are progressing at a good pace.

These projects, which are scheduled to be completed from 2022 to 2029, will ensure water, food and energy security of Pakistan with cumulative gross water storage capacity of 11.7 million acre feet (MAF) and installed hydel power generation capacity of 11369 megawatt; sufficient to irrigate 3.5 million acres of land and provide 44.7 billion units of green and cheap electricity on the average every year.

Appreciating the commitment and dedication of the projects’ management in carrying these projects forward, he said “Integrity, dignity and competence reign supreme. I am fortunate to have good people around me”. Elaborating the hardships in the way to implementing projects six-seven years ago, he said “ We were mindful of the fact that WAPDA must stood up to tackle these challenges. WAPDA not only completed as many as four long-stranded projects but also had been able to initiate 10 mega projects by removing the bottlenecks”.

He expressed the hope that WAPDA teams will make their best efforts to complete these projects as per the timelines.

During his visit to Mohmand Dam, the outgoing Chairman flanked by the WAPDA Chairman designate also inaugurated the newly-constructed office building of the project.

The General Managers/Project Directors concerned briefed the visitors of the progress on the projects.

It is worth mentioning here that Mohmand Dam is being built across River Swat in Tribal District Mohmand of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with gross water storage capacity of 1.2 MAF and power generation capacity of 800 MW. The project will be completed in 2026.

Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project is being constructed on the 5th Tunnel of Tarbela Dam located in District Haripur of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with installed generation capacity of 1530 MW. Electricity generation from the project will start in 2024.

Dasu Hydropower Project Stage-I is being executed across River Indus in District Upper Kohistan of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with installed power generation capacity of 2160 MW. The project will commence power generation in 2026.

Diamer Basha Dam is being constructed across River Indus 40-Km downstream Chilas Town of Gilgit Baltistan with gross water storage capacity of 8.1 MAF and installed power generation capacity of 4500 MW. The project is scheduled to be completed in 2029.

 

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Kohala power plant: Chinese firm reluctant to accord approval​

Mushtaq Ghumman Updated 16 May, 2022

ISLAMABAD: China Export & Credit Insurance, Sinosure, is reportedly reluctant to accord approval to 1124-MW Kohala Hydropower Project in AJ&K, a project of CPEC, owing to overdue payment of other CPEC projects in operation, sources close to Managing Director Private Power & Infrastructure Board (PPIB) told Business Recorder.
The Government of Pakistan owes an amount of over Rs 300 billion to power projects established under the CPEC umbrella, which are now seeking help from Chinese embassy in Islamabad for payments not cleared so far due to financial crunch which has also hiked circular debt to Rs 2.5 trillion.
International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank are urging Pakistani authorities to get relief in tariff from Chinese power projects on the pattern of other Independent Power Producers (IPPs).
The sources said, recently, a meeting was held to review the progress of development activities and issues relating to 1124-MW Kohala Hydropower Project which was attended by representatives of stakeholders namely KHCL, GoAJ&K (Finance Department, Inland Revenue, Electricity Department/, Ministry of Energy (Power Division), NEPRA, CPPAG, CPEC Authority and PPIB.
The meeting highlighted that all major issues have been resolved on part of the Government of Pakistan and the Government of AJ&K entities and now the Company should move ahead to achieve Financial Closing in a timely manner.
Chief Executive Officer, Kohala Hydro Company (Pvt) Ltd. (KHCL) appreciated PPIB for organizing the meeting and requested for cooperation and facilitation for expediting the remaining ongoing activities.
Tax exemptions: Two AJK hydropower projects concerned at proposed withdrawal
Some outstanding issues were discussed at a recent meeting presided over by Managing Director PPIB wherein way forward was suggested.
On the issue of WHT on Offshore Supply Contract (OSC), the meeting was informed that AJ&K Cabinet on March 10, 20222 approved WHT on OSC @ 1 per cent fixed and final liability for CPEC power projects which will be presented in AJ&K Assembly for its concurrence within four weeks.
The meeting directed Inland Revenue Go&AJK to get concurrence of the AJ&K Assembly on WHT on OSC @ 1 per cent fixed and final liability for CPEC power projects within four weeks.
On the issue of land acquisition, the meeting was informed that out of total required 8600 kanals of land, awards of about 4600 kanals have been issued by GoAJ&K under LAA 1894 and KHCL has so far paid Rs 1.53 billion. However, Board of Revenue (BoR) AJ&K is yet to provide differential cost estimate to move ahead in the matter of LAA 1894 verses LAA 2020.
The BoR (AJ&K) stated that non-paper cost estimate will be ready in next two weeks which will be shared with KHCL and PPIB.
The meeting was further informed that despite Federal Government decision, NEPRA did not allow additional cost of Sewerage Treatment Plants (STPs) and that KHCL through CPPA-G has filed a review petition before NEPRA which is in process of admission and subsequent actions.
During the meeting, consensus was reached that all relevant entities will support such cost adjustment in line with ECC decision to mitigate the adverse impact of the project and safeguard the environmental interest of the local population.
The meeting urged NEPRA to expedite process on review motion with the request to achieve win-win scenario for all stakeholders so that development of this mega CPEC hydropower project could progress smoothly.
Sponsors stated that due to overdue payment of other CPEC projects in operation, the Sinosure is reluctant to issue its approval for the project. However, sponsors are following up consistently with relevant departments of Chinese government. It was further noted that during last apex visit of Pakistani officials in March 2022, the Sinosure issue was taken up with the Chinese side and it is expected that the issue will be resolved soon. However, if any further higher-level efforts are required that will also be made for materializing the project.
The meeting decided that the matter of Sinosure be taken up again at higher level between Government of Pakistan and Government of China. M/s KHCL, through its head office shall also follow up consistently with relevant departments of Chinese government for issuance of Sinosure approval.
“The meeting recognized that Sinosure is the only serious issue. PPIB and KHCL will put up a joint effort for early resolution through proper channels by engaging at higher levels of the GoP and Chinese government,” the sources said.
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