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Gwadar acute water shortage has finally been resolved by the establishment of a water desalination plant. This plant produces 300,000 gallons of water daily, which is distributed to the local households in Gwadar. The desalination plant was established by the China Overseas Port Holding Company (COPHC), who delivers this desalted fresh water at a cost price to the local government of Balochistan.
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Gwadar acute water shortage has finally been resolved by the establishment of a water desalination plant. This plant produces 300,000 gallons of water daily, which is distributed to the local households in Gwadar. The desalination plant was established by the China Overseas Port Holding Company (COPHC), who delivers this desalted fresh water at a cost price to the local government of Balochistan.
This plant can support a population of ?? And would b enough till ??
Another one or capacity increase would be needed as population will swell
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They should already start work on a bigger plant already
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Marble & other stones are being exported via Gwadar Port
Not good. We should have a processing plant here in Pakistan. Who exports tiles, not rocks.
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The Gwadar Port Authority has presented its projected demand up to the completion of First Phase of Special Economic Zone as 290 to 300 MW. The demand includes installation of one steel mill, Potential demand on New Gwadar International Airport, estimated demand of Gwadar Port, potential demand of different industrial units and preliminary estimates of Gwadar City. Similarly, a demand forecast study conducted by Quetta Electric Supply Company (QESCO), showing potential increase of 299 MW up to 2020-2021 and 507MW up till 2024-25.
To deal with all the above scenarios, the stakeholders decided to install a 300MW power plant in Gwadar and accordingly handed over this task of power generation to CIHC. After due consideration for the selection of right fuel, CIHC has decided to construct an imported coal based power plant because of non-availability of LNG or natural gas in Gwadar. CIHC also considered using local Coal Fuel for power generation, but the idea was dropped because there simply aren’t enough coal mines in Pakistan.
Another consideration was renewable energy sources such as solar power or wind power, but due to base load requirements, renewable power plants are not suitable for the area. After all these consideration imported coal fired power plant was selected and implementation of project was started.
The cost of electricity generation is approx. Rs 9/kWh, whereas the cost of electricity from a Furnace oil (FO) based power plant is estimated to be around Rs 19/kWh (with FO price at Rs. 78,000/ton). The estimated time for completion of 300MW Coal fired power plant at Gwadar is thirty months from the date of Financial close of the project on fast track basis.
The 300MW Coal Fired Power Plant (CFPP) will have its own benefits which will be cultivated by the local area population as well as the whole country. CIHC is planning to train the local engineers and technicians who can manage the CFPP operation in future, by training them in Pakistan. The other indirect benefits are the availability of power to the SEZ of Gwadar which as mentioned earlier, provide job opportunities to the people of the area. This will not only uplift the socio economic activities of the area but also boost the economy of Pakistan.
The recent power outage in Gwadar showed the necessity of launching this 300MW power project. Moreover, the import of electricity from Iran is strategically unstable and unreliable, technically not suitable for Pakistan(due to mismatch of 60 & 50 Hz frequency). Its tariff is also far too high.
Keeping in view the above mentioned facts, we must realise that 300 MW CFPP project will be a sign of a developed and stable Balochistan. As a nation, we should support such developmental projects in Pakistan and stand for the successful completion of CPEC.
To deal with all the above scenarios, the stakeholders decided to install a 300MW power plant in Gwadar and accordingly handed over this task of power generation to CIHC. After due consideration for the selection of right fuel, CIHC has decided to construct an imported coal based power plant because of non-availability of LNG or natural gas in Gwadar. CIHC also considered using local Coal Fuel for power generation, but the idea was dropped because there simply aren’t enough coal mines in Pakistan.
Another consideration was renewable energy sources such as solar power or wind power, but due to base load requirements, renewable power plants are not suitable for the area. After all these consideration imported coal fired power plant was selected and implementation of project was started.
The cost of electricity generation is approx. Rs 9/kWh, whereas the cost of electricity from a Furnace oil (FO) based power plant is estimated to be around Rs 19/kWh (with FO price at Rs. 78,000/ton). The estimated time for completion of 300MW Coal fired power plant at Gwadar is thirty months from the date of Financial close of the project on fast track basis.
The 300MW Coal Fired Power Plant (CFPP) will have its own benefits which will be cultivated by the local area population as well as the whole country. CIHC is planning to train the local engineers and technicians who can manage the CFPP operation in future, by training them in Pakistan. The other indirect benefits are the availability of power to the SEZ of Gwadar which as mentioned earlier, provide job opportunities to the people of the area. This will not only uplift the socio economic activities of the area but also boost the economy of Pakistan.
The recent power outage in Gwadar showed the necessity of launching this 300MW power project. Moreover, the import of electricity from Iran is strategically unstable and unreliable, technically not suitable for Pakistan(due to mismatch of 60 & 50 Hz frequency). Its tariff is also far too high.
Keeping in view the above mentioned facts, we must realise that 300 MW CFPP project will be a sign of a developed and stable Balochistan. As a nation, we should support such developmental projects in Pakistan and stand for the successful completion of CPEC.
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MS TIGER arrived at Gwadar Port
99 ships with 1.439 million ton cargo unloaded at Gwadar Port
Reported by: `Irfan Bahadur September 4, 2018
ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Maritime has submitted a report in Senate that during the last five years, 99 ships loaded with cargo from seven different countries were anchored at Gwadar Port. The weight of shipments at port is 1.439 million tons.
Aaccording to report, seven countries including Australia, Saudi Arabia, China, Kuwait, Egypt, Russia and Ukraine are using Gwadar Port from the last five years.
During this period eight ships from Australia unloaded 1,16,345.27 tons, eleven ships from Saudi Arabia unloaded 1,59,974.78 tons, 42 ships from China unloaded 6,10,812.80 tons, 11 ships from Kuwait unloaded 1,59,974.78 tons, 12 ships from Egypt unloaded 1,74,517.94 tons, eight ships from Russia unloaded 1,16,345.27 tons and seven 7 ships from Ukraine were unloaded 1,01,802.265 tons cargo.
Ministry of Maritime also expected that this volume may be doubled in next three years because many countries from Africa are also interested in using Gwadar port to trade with China and Central Asian Countries, while United Arab Emirates (UAE) has also started the container service between Gwadar and Dubai port. It is important to mention here that before starting the container service, it was usually considered that Dubai Port is revival of Gwadar Port.
99 ships with 1.439 million ton cargo unloaded at Gwadar Port
Reported by: `Irfan Bahadur September 4, 2018
ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Maritime has submitted a report in Senate that during the last five years, 99 ships loaded with cargo from seven different countries were anchored at Gwadar Port. The weight of shipments at port is 1.439 million tons.
Aaccording to report, seven countries including Australia, Saudi Arabia, China, Kuwait, Egypt, Russia and Ukraine are using Gwadar Port from the last five years.
During this period eight ships from Australia unloaded 1,16,345.27 tons, eleven ships from Saudi Arabia unloaded 1,59,974.78 tons, 42 ships from China unloaded 6,10,812.80 tons, 11 ships from Kuwait unloaded 1,59,974.78 tons, 12 ships from Egypt unloaded 1,74,517.94 tons, eight ships from Russia unloaded 1,16,345.27 tons and seven 7 ships from Ukraine were unloaded 1,01,802.265 tons cargo.
Ministry of Maritime also expected that this volume may be doubled in next three years because many countries from Africa are also interested in using Gwadar port to trade with China and Central Asian Countries, while United Arab Emirates (UAE) has also started the container service between Gwadar and Dubai port. It is important to mention here that before starting the container service, it was usually considered that Dubai Port is revival of Gwadar Port.
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Thanks for sharing... Any updates on the new airport?
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