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Govt set to hand over operation of two RLNG power plants to private sector
The government has decided to hand over the operation and maintenance (O & M) of two power plants to the private sector through international competitive bidding (ICB) and issued prequalification documents in this regard, Pakistan Today learnt on Monday.
Well-placed official sources informed this scribe that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government has decided to conduct bidding for the works and services pertaining to operation and maintenance of 1223 MW power plant at Balloki and 1230 MW power plant at Haveli Bahadur Shah. And, National Power Parks Management Company (Pvt.) Limited (NPPMCL) now intends to hire the services of an operation and maintenance contractor who shall work in close association with the EPC contractor during the commissioning phases of the two power projects and the 2-year warranty period, and in liaison with the LTSA contractor during the operational phase of the projects. In this regard, NPPMCL has issued prequalification document to applicants interested in the bidding, they added.
NPPMCL is a private limited company, wholly owned by Ministry of Water and Power, Government of Pakistan and incorporated under the Companies Ordinance 1984 on March 3rd, 2015. NPPMCL is setting up 1223 MW (Gross) Combined Cycle Power Plant at Balloki, Kasur, about 80km from Lahore under the IPP (Independent Power Producer) regime. And, another 1230 MW (Gross) Combined Cycle Power Plant at Haveli Bahadur Shah, Jhang, 47 km from Toba Tek Singh under the IPP. Also, RLNG will be the primary fuel for these plants whereas High-Speed Diesel (HSD) will be used as a backup fuel.
Documents available with scribe disclosed that Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract of Balloki power plant has been signed with M/s Harbin Electric International, China and Habib Rafiq (Pvt.) Ltd. (HEI-HRL JV) on November 2, 2015, after a transparent International Competitive Bidding (ICB) process. Similarly, the EPC contract of Haveli Bahadur Shah power plant has been signed with M/s Power Construction Corporation of China – Qavi Engineers JV on October 13, 2015, after ICB process. Likewise, the gas required by the Power Plant will be supplied by SNGPL for which Gas Supply Agreement (GSA) has been signed on October 29, 2016. Besides, Long Term Service Agreements (LTSAs) of the two said Re-gasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG) power plants have been signed with the GT OEM, GE, on October 18, 2016.
Officials at water and power ministry said that work on both RLNG based power plants has been executed on fast track basis. Gas turbines of Haveli Bahadur Shah and Balloki power plants are expected to be commissioned on simple cycle during the second quarter of 2017. However, the power plant at Haveli Bahadur Shah is expected to be commissioned in combined cycle mode in last quarter of 2017, while the power plant at Balloki is likely to be commissioned in combined cycle mode in the in the first quarter of 2018. “The progress of works at the site is satisfactory and the projects are expected to be completed as per schedule,” officials said.
According to documents, the power generated by the plant (Havelli Bahadur Shah) will be evacuated via a connection to the existing 500 kV double circuit transmission line, approximately 3 km long, for looping in/out of the existing Muzaffargarh – Gatti (Faisalabad West) 500 kV single circuit and 500 kV double circuit transmission line, approximately 25 km long, for looping in/out of the existing Multan – Gatti (Faisalabad West) 500 kV single circuit at the plant. Similarly, the power generated by the Balloki power plant will be evacuated by constructing a 500 kV transmission line of approximately 40 km length from Balloki Power Plant to Lahore South Grid Station.
The government has decided to hand over the operation and maintenance (O & M) of two power plants to the private sector through international competitive bidding (ICB) and issued prequalification documents in this regard, Pakistan Today learnt on Monday.
Well-placed official sources informed this scribe that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government has decided to conduct bidding for the works and services pertaining to operation and maintenance of 1223 MW power plant at Balloki and 1230 MW power plant at Haveli Bahadur Shah. And, National Power Parks Management Company (Pvt.) Limited (NPPMCL) now intends to hire the services of an operation and maintenance contractor who shall work in close association with the EPC contractor during the commissioning phases of the two power projects and the 2-year warranty period, and in liaison with the LTSA contractor during the operational phase of the projects. In this regard, NPPMCL has issued prequalification document to applicants interested in the bidding, they added.
NPPMCL is a private limited company, wholly owned by Ministry of Water and Power, Government of Pakistan and incorporated under the Companies Ordinance 1984 on March 3rd, 2015. NPPMCL is setting up 1223 MW (Gross) Combined Cycle Power Plant at Balloki, Kasur, about 80km from Lahore under the IPP (Independent Power Producer) regime. And, another 1230 MW (Gross) Combined Cycle Power Plant at Haveli Bahadur Shah, Jhang, 47 km from Toba Tek Singh under the IPP. Also, RLNG will be the primary fuel for these plants whereas High-Speed Diesel (HSD) will be used as a backup fuel.
Documents available with scribe disclosed that Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract of Balloki power plant has been signed with M/s Harbin Electric International, China and Habib Rafiq (Pvt.) Ltd. (HEI-HRL JV) on November 2, 2015, after a transparent International Competitive Bidding (ICB) process. Similarly, the EPC contract of Haveli Bahadur Shah power plant has been signed with M/s Power Construction Corporation of China – Qavi Engineers JV on October 13, 2015, after ICB process. Likewise, the gas required by the Power Plant will be supplied by SNGPL for which Gas Supply Agreement (GSA) has been signed on October 29, 2016. Besides, Long Term Service Agreements (LTSAs) of the two said Re-gasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG) power plants have been signed with the GT OEM, GE, on October 18, 2016.
Officials at water and power ministry said that work on both RLNG based power plants has been executed on fast track basis. Gas turbines of Haveli Bahadur Shah and Balloki power plants are expected to be commissioned on simple cycle during the second quarter of 2017. However, the power plant at Haveli Bahadur Shah is expected to be commissioned in combined cycle mode in last quarter of 2017, while the power plant at Balloki is likely to be commissioned in combined cycle mode in the in the first quarter of 2018. “The progress of works at the site is satisfactory and the projects are expected to be completed as per schedule,” officials said.
According to documents, the power generated by the plant (Havelli Bahadur Shah) will be evacuated via a connection to the existing 500 kV double circuit transmission line, approximately 3 km long, for looping in/out of the existing Muzaffargarh – Gatti (Faisalabad West) 500 kV single circuit and 500 kV double circuit transmission line, approximately 25 km long, for looping in/out of the existing Multan – Gatti (Faisalabad West) 500 kV single circuit at the plant. Similarly, the power generated by the Balloki power plant will be evacuated by constructing a 500 kV transmission line of approximately 40 km length from Balloki Power Plant to Lahore South Grid Station.
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BALOCHISTAN | HUBCO Coal Power Plant .... 1320 MW
Primary Energy Input : Coal(Imported)
Technology : Supercritical
Installed Capacity (MW) : 2X660
Location : Hub, Balochistan
Estimated Cost : $ 2.4 Billion
Executing Company : Hub Power Company Ltd
Financing : Independent Power Producers
Supervisory Agency : Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB)
Project Progress Update :
- Financial Close .. December, 2016
- Commercial Operation Date (COD) expected 2018/2019
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China Power company inked agreements of 1320 MW coal-fired power plant that will be established in Hub, Balochistan, and 330 MW in Thar, Sindh.
Two coal-fired power plants having a capacity of 1650 MW will be under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Documents relating to power purchase agreement and implementation agreement were signed in Islamabad on Wednesday among China Power Hub Generation Company (HUBCO) and Private Power Infrastructure Board. Water and Power Minister Khawaja Asif, who was present on the occasion termed these projects a major milestone. He said the construction work on 1320 MW power plant in Hub has already begun and these two projects will be completed in 2019. This is demonstrative of the fact that the government is fully implementing projects to be completed after its present tenure keeping in view the future requirements of energy. The minister said that the Government is giving preference to use local coal from Thar for generating cheap electricity. He said these projects will open up a new chapter in the energy sector and in the coming years, Thar will be the centre of energy supply.
To a question, he said electricity shortfall has been decreased as a result of government measures and the demand, supply gap is narrowing down day by day. Khawaja Asif said over 100 MW of electricity is being generated through alternate energy sources.
He said that the construction work on Diamir Bhasha Dam will start this year. He said Munda Dam is also being revived and work on it will also start in the current year. Besides, he said work on small dams is going on particularly in Balochistan to preserve rainy water.
Primary Energy Input : Coal(Imported)
Technology : Supercritical
Installed Capacity (MW) : 2X660
Location : Hub, Balochistan
Estimated Cost : $ 2.4 Billion
Executing Company : Hub Power Company Ltd
Financing : Independent Power Producers
Supervisory Agency : Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB)
Project Progress Update :
- Financial Close .. December, 2016
- Commercial Operation Date (COD) expected 2018/2019
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China Power company inked agreements of 1320 MW coal-fired power plant that will be established in Hub, Balochistan, and 330 MW in Thar, Sindh.
Two coal-fired power plants having a capacity of 1650 MW will be under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Documents relating to power purchase agreement and implementation agreement were signed in Islamabad on Wednesday among China Power Hub Generation Company (HUBCO) and Private Power Infrastructure Board. Water and Power Minister Khawaja Asif, who was present on the occasion termed these projects a major milestone. He said the construction work on 1320 MW power plant in Hub has already begun and these two projects will be completed in 2019. This is demonstrative of the fact that the government is fully implementing projects to be completed after its present tenure keeping in view the future requirements of energy. The minister said that the Government is giving preference to use local coal from Thar for generating cheap electricity. He said these projects will open up a new chapter in the energy sector and in the coming years, Thar will be the centre of energy supply.
To a question, he said electricity shortfall has been decreased as a result of government measures and the demand, supply gap is narrowing down day by day. Khawaja Asif said over 100 MW of electricity is being generated through alternate energy sources.
He said that the construction work on Diamir Bhasha Dam will start this year. He said Munda Dam is also being revived and work on it will also start in the current year. Besides, he said work on small dams is going on particularly in Balochistan to preserve rainy water.
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Turkish firm to set up 100-MW solar power plant
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Thursday said Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had offered unconditional cooperation to tackle the energy crisis damaging the economy of Pakistan. The 100-MW solar power project at the Quaid-e-Azam Solar Park, Bahawalpur, was the first step in that direction, he added.
He was addressing a ceremony held in connection with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Punjab government and renowned Turkish energy company Zorlu Enerji Holding for establishing a 100-MW project at the Quaid-e-Azam Solar Park, Bahawalpur.
Under the agreement, the Turkish company will complete the project in six months. With a tariff rate of six cents per unit, this project will provide low-price electricity to consumers.
Shahbaz said he had directed the authorities concerned to execute the project within four months without compromising quality. "With the cooperation of the Turkish company, we will provide electricity at the rate of six cents per unit. It will not only benefit the people but also make Nepra whose rotten policies has caused irreparable loss to the energy projects, to slash the tariff, currently fixed at 10.8 cents per unit," he added.
Shahbaz criticised the political opponents for leveling allegations without any proof and said those accusing Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif of corruption should check their own deeds. The chief minister said the Panama Papers case was before the Supreme Court but the political rivals were not stopping the practice of allegations and lies.
“The opponents are involved in a blame game rather than delivering as we all know that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has the capacity to generate electricity from cheaper source of water but it has never been utilised,” Shahbaz said referring to the PTI.
He said there were also those with $60 million in the Swiss banks, adding that new corruption records were also witnessed in the Musharraf era. "Those who are lecturing us over corruption should remember the time when court orders were ignored intentionally after the Supreme Court continuously sought a letter to the Swiss authorities from the attorney general regarding $60 million,” the chief minister said about the PPP.
The indifference on the part of the-then government forced the court to some strict actions, he recalled. Shahbaz made it clear that elections would be held in 2018. “Our opponents too should take part in these elections and accept the decision of the people.” He said the country was making rapid progress under the prime minister’s leadership and no one should create hindrance in the journey of development.
He said China, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and other friendly countries, which were assisting Pakistan to steer it out of crisis, should not be misguided. “We have played our two-thirds innings and we now have to do something for our coming generations. We will not indulge in any politics that could result in disgracing us before the coming generations,” Shahbaz remarked.
The chief minister said the economic development targets could not be achieved without overcoming the energy crisis, adding that traditional as well as alternative sources were being utilised for implementing the power generation projects.
He also promised that the PML-N government would complete the ongoing development projects, especially those in the energy sector, both at the federal and provincial levels to lessen the problems of the people.
The CEO of Zorlu Enerji expressed the hope that more projects would be established. The Turkish consul general said the agreement would result in enhancing economic cooperation between the two countries.
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Thursday said Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had offered unconditional cooperation to tackle the energy crisis damaging the economy of Pakistan. The 100-MW solar power project at the Quaid-e-Azam Solar Park, Bahawalpur, was the first step in that direction, he added.
He was addressing a ceremony held in connection with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Punjab government and renowned Turkish energy company Zorlu Enerji Holding for establishing a 100-MW project at the Quaid-e-Azam Solar Park, Bahawalpur.
Under the agreement, the Turkish company will complete the project in six months. With a tariff rate of six cents per unit, this project will provide low-price electricity to consumers.
Shahbaz said he had directed the authorities concerned to execute the project within four months without compromising quality. "With the cooperation of the Turkish company, we will provide electricity at the rate of six cents per unit. It will not only benefit the people but also make Nepra whose rotten policies has caused irreparable loss to the energy projects, to slash the tariff, currently fixed at 10.8 cents per unit," he added.
Shahbaz criticised the political opponents for leveling allegations without any proof and said those accusing Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif of corruption should check their own deeds. The chief minister said the Panama Papers case was before the Supreme Court but the political rivals were not stopping the practice of allegations and lies.
“The opponents are involved in a blame game rather than delivering as we all know that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has the capacity to generate electricity from cheaper source of water but it has never been utilised,” Shahbaz said referring to the PTI.
He said there were also those with $60 million in the Swiss banks, adding that new corruption records were also witnessed in the Musharraf era. "Those who are lecturing us over corruption should remember the time when court orders were ignored intentionally after the Supreme Court continuously sought a letter to the Swiss authorities from the attorney general regarding $60 million,” the chief minister said about the PPP.
The indifference on the part of the-then government forced the court to some strict actions, he recalled. Shahbaz made it clear that elections would be held in 2018. “Our opponents too should take part in these elections and accept the decision of the people.” He said the country was making rapid progress under the prime minister’s leadership and no one should create hindrance in the journey of development.
He said China, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and other friendly countries, which were assisting Pakistan to steer it out of crisis, should not be misguided. “We have played our two-thirds innings and we now have to do something for our coming generations. We will not indulge in any politics that could result in disgracing us before the coming generations,” Shahbaz remarked.
The chief minister said the economic development targets could not be achieved without overcoming the energy crisis, adding that traditional as well as alternative sources were being utilised for implementing the power generation projects.
He also promised that the PML-N government would complete the ongoing development projects, especially those in the energy sector, both at the federal and provincial levels to lessen the problems of the people.
The CEO of Zorlu Enerji expressed the hope that more projects would be established. The Turkish consul general said the agreement would result in enhancing economic cooperation between the two countries.
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First coal-laden freight 15000 Kg train reached at Sahiwal Coal power plant.Pakistan Railway will earn 13 Billion Rs Per year
Chinese company has submitted a rent of one billion rupees of one month.The biggest freight operation of Pakistan Railways’ (PR) history begins today .Twenty-five engines of four thousand -horsepower will be used for the freight service
Chinese company has submitted a rent of one billion rupees of one month.The biggest freight operation of Pakistan Railways’ (PR) history begins today .Twenty-five engines of four thousand -horsepower will be used for the freight service
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The under-construction 1,223-megawatt (MW) Balloki Combined Cycle Power Plant – equipped with an environment-friendly 9-H gas turbine technology – will operate on full capacity by January 2018.
Insha Allah.
