I The News SPECIALREPORT Monday, March 5, 2018

Jang Media Group National Seminar March 5th 2018

n assumption of power in achieving this milestone. 2013, the PML N government Complacency amongst policy makers inherited a power sector in the power sector would be criminal. that was in shambles. A seri- We face challenges like better pricing of ous deficit of power and power, theft and governance issues in gloomO was reflected in depressed eco- the distribution side of the sector and a nomic activity. Our nation was in dis- well thought out transition to a stable tress while industry was paralysed due and more competitive sector where buy- to unbearable load shedding across the ers and sellers can transact with each country. Without wasting time the gov- other more efficiently and the con- ernment took swift and out-of-the-box sumers of this country can have options decisions to normalise the situation. based on price and customer services. Projects based on imported fuels like Institutional reforms have been intro- RLNG and Coal and ones based on re- duced in the sector to make the system newables including solar, wind and more efficient. In this regard, the gov- biomass were initiated to give the sector ernment has approved the merger of Al- a quick fix in terms of a reduction in the ternate Energy Development Board supply-demand gap. Similarly, in order (AEDB) into Private Power and Infras- to meet long-term requirements of the tructure Board (PPIB) aiming to simplify country, indigenous coal and hydro and shorten the processes by providing Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari Ch. Abid Sher Ali Yousaf Naseem Khokhar based projects were initiated. Simultane- one window facilitation desk for in- Minister of State for Energy (Power Division) Secretary Ministry for Energy (Power Division) ously, work also started on conversion Minister for Energy (Power Division) vestors in the power sector. In this re- of expensive thermal based projects to Line Projects 2015 was announced. This gard, amendment in the law is in process feel immense pleasure to be part of the Jang ffordable and reliable electricity is a basic compo- coal and gas/RLNG. Sick projects that document describes the policy frame- by the Parliament. Similarly, in order to Media Group's national seminar on "Pak Power nent that drives the economy and affordability can were marred by corruption and bad gov- work and the package of incentives increase energy security and improved - Progress & Way Forward." I believe this to be be achieved if indigenous resources are used to ernance were restarted and completed made available to the prospective in- service delivery for the end consumer, a highly effective platform to demonstrate what generate electricity. Pakistan is blessed with abun- to add on to the power portfolio. A pol- vestors interested in these projects. Suc- necessary amendment in the Regulation we inherited, what we achieved and what our fu- dant indigenous and renewable resources of hydro, icy framework to accommodate fuels cess of these initiatives is closely associ- of Generation, Transmission and Distri- tureI goals are in the power sector of Pakistan. The coal,A wind and solar. Currently, the share of indigenous and re- like coal and RLNG for power genera- ated with a strong political will, bution of Electric Power Act (NEPRA Jang Group is one of the largest media groups of the newable energy in Pakistan's energy mix is not significant tion was announced. The China-Pak- determination and commitment. Alham- Act) has also been done and is in its final country which has huge consumers base in and out- whereas other developing countries have set ambitious targets istan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was dulillah, today Pakistan is witnessing stage of approval by parliament. This side Pakistan. to enhance the share of indigenous and renewable energy initiated which supplemented our ef- fruits of our hard work. The projects ini- will strengthen NEPRA to introduce an The electricity crisis was inherited by our government in sources. Indigenous and renewable energy projects are con- forts with a significant investment out- tiated after 2013 have started operations open market for sale & purchase of elec- 2013 along with other big challenges including worst law and sidered the most viable option for import substitution, reduc- lay in the energy sector. A number of since 2017 and there is a long queue of tricity and enable competitive transac- order situation. In 1999, when our government was ended ing basket price of energy and to offset the environmental im- power generation projects were initiated projects that are expected to start inject- tions as new players could be intro- prematurely, Pakistan was having surplus electricity. How- pacts of fossil fuels. under CPEC, complemented by invest- ing power into the National grid in the duced with an energy exchange, ever, due to the negligence of later governments, nation was Previously, not much attention was given to harness the po- ments on the transmission side to en- near future. We have been able to take electricity traders and electricity sup- subjected to worst blackouts of history. It was a daunting tential of indigenous resources in Pakistan. However, now se- sure evacuation of additional power the country from a severe deficiency of plier's regime. To curb overbilling and task for us to tackle the wrongdoings of fourteen years in rious efforts are taking place in this regard. Under the CPEC, from generation units to the load cen- power in 2013 to a sufficiency of power electricity theft, punitive legislation has five years term. However, our government is known for un- PPIB alone is processing hydro and coal based portfolio of tres. As a result, Pakistan's first private generation. The crisis is over and black- also been passed. Within a short span of dertaking such challenges and we believe that challenges are twelve projects of 11,000 MW from which 1320 MW Sahiwal sector HVDC Transmission Line Project outs are gone. We won this battle be- less than two months, the entire frame- best opportunities to win the hearts of the nation. We imme- Imported Coal based Power Project has already been com- from Matiari to Lahore was initiated cause of the hard work and devotion by: work of net metering has been re- diately declared emergency in the power sector and chalked pleted while 1st unit (660MW) of 1320 MW Port Qasim Project under the CPEC. This project has a de- 1. Window facilitators like PPIB and vamped and has been simplified for con- out a comprehensive plan to tackle this severe power crisis. has also been completed. Similarly, two hydro IPPs of 1600 signed load carrying capacity of 4000 AEDB under the supervision of Power sumers who wish to avail the benefits of Besides, concrete steps were also taken to improve the law MW under the CPEC have started construction activities while MW which is sufficient to evacuate elec- Division. net metering. and order situation which was imperative in attracting for- another hydro IPP of 1124 MW under the CPEC is expected to tricity from new projects being estab- 2. Able guidance of the top leader- For the first time in the history of eign investments. achieve Financial Close and start construction activities dur- lished in the south of the country. To ship of our government. Pakistan, the government has given The game changer China-Pakistan Economic Corridor ing current year. In a historical breakthrough in energy history process such projects, Policy Frame- 3. Support of all federal and provin- power consumers Access to information did a great job in developing major sectors of Pakistan with of Pakistan, country's coal reserves at Thar are being work for Private Sector Transmission cial stakeholders that was also crucial in Continued on page VI Continued on page VI Continued on page VI II The News, Special Report

PAK POWER: PROGRESS & WAY FORWARD Monday, March 5, 2018

PPIBBy Shah Jahan Mirza endeavoursdevelopment gradually to adding achieve re- generation adequacy Managing Director liable and affordable new generat- Private Power & Infrastructure Board ing capacity to the national grid All Projects processed by PPIB are (PPIB) and becoming a major source of PPIB’s recent landmark FDI in the country. being developed in strict s a nation we With the rigorous and dedi- achievements should be glad that cated efforts of PPIB and full sup-  Pakistan is entering port of all the government office Synchronisation of first unit (660 MW) of compliance with the International in an era of genera- starting from the Power Division, 1320 MW Port Qasim imported Power tion adequacy after Provincial entities and culminat- environmental/emissions long tenure of ex- ing at Prime Minister's office, the Project, November 2017. standards of World Bank/IFC, etc. Atreme power shortages and load first ever coal based power pro-  shedding. Since formation of the ject in private sector (1320 MW COD of 147 MW Patrind Hydropower ber 2017 which is another major challenging and ambitious plan of current government, Private Sahiwal imported coal based landmark achievement of PPIB; the current government into real- Power & Infrastructure Board power project) being developed Project in November 2017. while another three hydro IPPs ity regarding multiplying power (PPIB) has been playing the most under CPEC regime achieved  with cumulative capacity of 1,692 generation capacity in the na- crucial role in materialising gov- Commercial Operations on 28th COD of 1320 MW Sahiwal Imported Coal (870 MW Suki Kinari, 720 MW tional grid within next few years ernment's commitment to over- October 2017 and has been sup- based Project, October 2017. Karot and 102 MW Gulpur) are to eliminate load shedding and to come the energy shortfalls from rently handling large portfolio of plying reliable and affordable under construction after achieve- meet future growing electricity the country by bringing sustain- 30 multiple fuel based new power electricity to the national grid.  Commencement of Open Cycle ment of financial close. It clearly demand to boost economic able and affordable new power projects of 20,290 MW worth multi Whereas the first 660 MW unit of shows the confidence of interna- growth of the country. PPIB generation capacity. PPIB, a "One billion dollars, which are at vari- 1320 MW Port Qasim imported Operations (2422 MW) of R-LNG based tional investors' and Lenders in achievements during last three- Stop Organisation" on behalf of ous stages of development includ- coal based power project under Bhikki, Balloki and Haveli Buhadar Shah government policies and PPIB's four years remained exceptionally the Government of Pakistan and ing fourteen hydropower project CPEC framework has been com- facilitation. outstanding which is evident from its various departments to facili- (HPP) of 6,018 MW, twelve coal missioned and inaugurated by the Projects, Mid 2017 So far PPIB has attracted a the fact that eleven projects of tate investors in setting up power based projects of 9,373 MW (five Prime Minister 29th November  large number of leading interna- 10,275 MW achieved Financial generation and related infrastruc- imported coal 4,423 MW and 2017, while second unit of 660 MW 102 MW Gulpur HPP is at advance stage tional investors and lenders in Close and started construction, ture projects has been actively seven Thar coal based projects of is also connected to the grid and country's power sector and cur- whereas Power Project(s) of 5,037 contributing in the economic de- 4,950 MW) and four R-LNG based Commercial Operations of full of construction. rently administrating thirty three MW have been commissioned and velopment of the country by public sector power projects of complex is expected to be  (33) commissioned IPPs with a completed during the period. Pre- adding reliable and efficient around 4,900 MW. Out of this port- achieved by end of March 2018. Issuance of LOS and finalization of cumulative capacity of 10,515 MW sent target is to complete and Both Sahiwal and Port Qasim Agreements for ±660 kV Matiari-Lahore worth US$ 12.5 billion, which is commission nine projects of coal based projects are completed an outstanding accomplishment around 8,200 MW by end of 2018 ahead of schedule and in record HVDC Transmission Line Project. for the country. Presently more and total nineteen IPPs of around time. The completion of these  than 50% of electricity is fed into 15,000 MW by 2021, these projects PPIB's present target is to complete large scale base load coal power Financial Closing of 720 MW Karot HPP, national grid by these IPPs. will play pivotal role in the socio- plants is not only helping in bridg- February 2017 PPIB is putting in tireless and economic development of the and commission Nine Projects of ing electricity demand supply gap unprecedented efforts to turn the country. but also trend setting for attract-  approx. 8,200 MW by end of 2018 ing future FDI through secure and Financial Closing of 870 MW Suki Kinari, and total Nineteen IPPs of approx. transparent policy frameworks of the largest Hydro IPP, December 2016. GOP being implemented by PPIB.  All these projects are being devel- Financial Closing and construction start Fuel Mix of PPIB’s Current 15,000 MW by 2021. oped in strict compliance with the power generation to the national folio of 20,290 MW, around 4,550 international environmen- for the first 660 MW Thar coal based Portfolio - 20,290 MW grid through both private and pub- MWs have already been commis- tal/emissions standards of World project. lic sector's investment. sioned during 2017. Bank/IFC, etc. 29.7% Currently PPIB is implement- PPIB is also acting as front line Pakistan's power generation  Launching of new Power Generation ing two robust policy frameworks institution of government in im- landscape is changing, and chang- i.e. Power Generation Policy 2015 plementing flagship China Pak- ing fast with improved fuel mix. Policy 2015 24.4% 25.1% and Policy Framework for Private istan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Imported fuel based projects are  21.8% Sector Transmission Line Projects Program by processing major being processed to meet the coun- Launching of Policy Framework for 2015 as launched by current gov- chunk of Energy Sector's Projects try's immediate electricity short- ernment, carrying market compet- under the auspices of this initia- fall, whereas at the same time to Private Sector Transmission Line Projects itive incentives and simplified pro- tive. The current portfolio of PPIB trade off the anticipated impact 2015. cedures for the investors to includes; twelve on foreign exchange reserves,  attract new investments for devel- multiple fuel based power gen- numbers of hydro and local coal COD of 404 MW low Btu gas based Uch-II opment of new power generation eration projects of 10,934 MW based projects are also under de- Power Project, Balochistan projects and augmentation of worth multi billions US$ and 900 velopment to cater the electricity  transmission network in the coun- km long, ±660 kV Matiari-Lahore requirements on long term basis. Pakistan and AJK's first hydro IPP try. These two policy frameworks HVDC Project of 4,000 MW capac- The second hydro IPP, 147 MW commissioned - 84 MW New bong received overwhelming market re- ity under CPEC regime. These Patrind HPP has achieved Com- Imported Coal Local Coal R-LNG Hydro sponse, as a result PPIB is cur- Projects are at various stages of mercial Operations on 8th Novem- Escape Monday, March 5, 2018 The News, Special Report III IV The News, Special Report

PAK POWER: PROGRESS & WAY FORWARD Monday, March 5, 2018 Thar Coal Project: The harbinger of a prosperous Pakistan he first open-pit coal tential to produce 4000 to made part of the China-Pakistan Unprecedented in the area, mine in the heart of 5000MW by 2024. It should be Economic Corridor (CPEC) and a sustainable interventions in the Thar desert her- noted that the mining company range of supportive government health, education, livelihood, alds a bright future has the mandate to extract 1.75 policies for indigenous fuel for women empowerment, and cul- for the country. Hav- billion tonnes of coal from the al- power generation was introduced tural preservation have already ing coal reserves of located Block II of total 13 blocks by the Pakistan Government. The started making a great impact on T175 billion tonnes of coal in its of the field. status was awarded owing to the the lives of the people in the area. chest, Thar Coal Field not only The Stripping Ratio and Heat- project's importance and role in All the wonderful work is being guarantees an energy-efficient ing Value provide feasible condi- the nation's energy interests as done from the platform of the Pakistan but also entails prosper- tions for successful mining of the the energy value of the Thar Coal Thar Foundation, a nonprofit ity and development on the social Thar Lignite which can well be ex- is more than that of the total oil working solely for the socio-eco- as well as economic fronts. ported besides being used in the reserves of Saudi Arabia and Iran nomic uplift of the people of Ahead of the schedule, the pro- mine-mouth power plants for elec- put together! Tharparkar. cess of coal mining by Sindh tricity generation. What does it mean for Pak- As part of the commitment to Engro Coal Mining Company Having the Government of istan? It means that the country bring about a positive socioeco- (SECMC) and construction of a Sindh as the major shareholder could exploit the coal reserves nomic change in the area, more 660MW power plants by Engro with 54.7% of shares, and the rest and generate energy for hundreds than 71% of the total 3,465 work- Powergen Thar Limited with 70% being owned by the Pakistani and of years to come, without depend- force including engineers, skills completion at present is inching only 4% owned by the Chinese ing on imported fuel from the and unskilled labour, and office towards realisation of the dream companies, the project cost of other countries. We would go to workers. Prominent among them of having sufficient energy supply Rs200 billion is so far the largest say, backed by the calculations, has been Kiran Sadhwani, a com- for domestic as well as industrial public-private partnership project that it would cost Pakistan puter engineer, who has the privi- consumers, thus, pushing away of Pakistan, where an investment 'peanuts' when compared with the lege of being the first Thari the seemingly-permanent dark- of $4.5 is being made in Thar Coal huge cost of imported furnace oil woman engineer to work for a ness from the land. Block II. Different schemes for for the same purpose. CPEC project. As part of the bid In the year 2018, SECMC will socio-economic uplift of the area, Currently, the per-unit cost of to empower women socially and touch the coal and, at the begin- amounting to Rs4.5 billion are also electricity generated with the help economically, about 26 women ning of the next year, 660MW elec- underway which have already of oil is Rs18, whereas the per-unit are undergoing dump truck driv- tricity will be injected into the na- started changing the landscape of cost of coal-powered electricity come. The cost of mining in the completed it in Rs75 billion only, ing training, a first in the country, tional grid, whereas only one the region by seeding prosperity. will start from Rs10, at the outset, first phase was estimated at Rs90 saving Rs15 billion by achieving thus helping them have a say in percent of the reserves has the po- The Thar Coal project was down to Rs5.5 in the years to billion, on which SECMC has the milestones five months ahead In the year 2018, the family as well as community of the schedule. This speaks vol- SECMC will touch the affairs. In the health sector, the umes for the professionally sound Marvi Clinic is providing free administration of, and trans- coal and, at the healthcare on daily basis and a parency in, the Thar Block II pro- large 250-bedded hospital will be ject. beginning of the next constructed in Islamkot with a During the process of electric- year, 660MW cost of more than 03 billion ru- ity generation from the coal, the pees. In the education sector, the operations follow all the global electricity will be Thar Foundation plans to take bindings for protection of the en- injected into the over and run 418 government vironment. Only 3000 trees were schools wherein as many as cut during the establishment of national grid, whereas 20,000 children will be provided the installations and, as a resulting quality education by the year 2022. implication, the company was re- only one percent of Thar Foundation has trained more quired to plant 10,000 trees; the the reserves has the than 1000 local youth on various company, on the other hand, has skills to get employment in the planted as many as 36,000 trees... potential to produce project. In Tharparkar, the Foun- and counting! Besides, 100,000 4000 to 5000MW by dation, SECMC and EPTL have Neem trees have also been become the first go-to option in planted in the area to ensure a 2024. case of any disaster like fire inci- healthy environment for humans dents. as well as birds and animals. with the houses, each costing Rs The Thar Coal Project, as has A robust resettlement policy is 36 to 40 lacs, in the Resettlement been described above, is not only also in place which is strictly fol- Village where all necessary infras- the game-changer in the energy lowed in pursuance of the welfare tructure, including Masjid, Mandir, sector of Pakistan, it is also creat- of the local community; in the Community Center, Bus Stand, ing ripples of prosperity on the area of 94kms, only two villages - Drinking Water, Sewage lines, etc. local and regional level as well, 450 houses in total - will be relo- will be made available before they transforming lives of the Thari cated who would be provided move in. people. The News, Special Report V

Monday, March 5, 2018 PAK POWER: PROGRESS & WAY FORWARD

Porto r t Q a s i m Qasim 1320 MW Coal-fired Power Projecttively paid more than 83 million 2x660MW Coal- USD for tax payment. fired Power Pro- The massive construction of ject is jointly de- the Project started in May 2015. veloped b y The Unit-1 synchronised on Nov. Powerchina Re- 10th, 2017, and the Unit-2 syn- Psources Limited (51% chronised on Jan. 15th, 2018. The shares) and Al Mirqab Cap- commercial operation is expected ital (49% shares), which is in April 2018. the first large-scale energy The annual energy output is project launched under the around 9000GWH after COD, China Pakistan Economic which is able to support 3-4 mil- Corridor (CPEC). lion families' daily power con- The Project is located in the sumption and will help to allevi- Port Qasim Industrial Park, 37 km ate the load shedding in Pakistan. southeast of Karachi, and con- Fueled by coal, the project adopts sists of two modern supercritical the world's leading supercritical coal-fired units, a self-dedicated thermal technology. The environ- coal unloading jetty and a 4 km- ment friendly operation including length channel dredged and trans- seawater desalination and flue ferred to Port Qasim Authority. gas desulfurization will help sav- The Plant adopts the world's lead- ing the freshwater, and prevent- ing technology - supercritical ing the surrounding marine thermal technology with a gross ecosystem of the project from the capacity of 2x660 MW, has the av- damages and hazards erage annual energy output A recruitment interview of around 9,000 GWh, able to sup- Pakistani graduates was held at port 4 million households' daily Karachi at the end of July 2016 electricity consumption. The Pro- and 16,000 engineers submitted ject has the world-class environ- the application online for the ment-friendly operations includ- jobs. After prudent screening, ing seawater desalination, testing and interviewing the can- secondary circulating seawater didates, 104 young and dynamic cooling and flue gas desulfuriza- engineers were selected and sent tion, satisfying the environmental lion USD, with the ratio of equity rectly creates over 5000 job op- to China for a 5-month training. standards of the World Bank, and debt approximately 25%:75%. portunities to Pakistani engineers They came back to the project which will output the high effi- Debt will be arranged by the and labours during construction site after completing training ses- ciency and high availability to en- sponsors from the Export-Import period, and will annually create The annual energy sions, took charge of the installa- sure sustainable, reliable and af- Bank of China (China EXIM around 500 training and job op- tion and commissioning of the fordable electricity. Bank), without increasing the fi- portunities to Pakistani talents output is around plant, as well as the operation and The total investment of the nancial burden of the Govern- during operation period. Until maintenance (O&M) work. The Project is approximately 2.085 bil- ment of Pakistan. The Project di- now, the Project has accumula- project directly creates over 5000 9000GWH jobs to Pakistani engineers and labors during construction pe- after COD, which is riod, and around 300 jobs during able to support 3- operation period. 4 million families' daily power consumption and will help to alleviate the load shedding in Pakistan

1320MWSahiwal Power:

CompletedIt is of great significance for six months aheadCPEC. of schedule Pakistan that this project will 3. Corporate social re- help improve people's liveli- sponsibility hood and accelerate national 1) Local employment development. In the process of project construction, to effectively uti- 2. Latest progress lize the local labor resources Since the start of the pro- and actively promote local em- ject construction on July 31, ployment, the project company 2015, the project company has hired more than 3000 local been working tenaciously in labors. The Company has also collaboration with all partici- recruited more than 200 Pak- pating units towards the goal istani engineers and sent them of creating China’s overseas to China for a systematic train- demonstration project. In ing in the same type of power order to help Pakistan to over- plants, in order to learn the come the energy crisis, the power generation technology project company started the and gain hands-on experience. By Song Taiji construction from their own The construction of the project Chief Executive Officer, equity. It was only in February will not only enhance Pak- Huaneng Shandong Ruyi 2017 that financial close of the istan's electricity output (Pakistan) Energy (Private) Ltd. project was achieved. This has through advanced equipment, 1. Brief introduction fully showed the sincerity and it will also bring the advanced Huaneng Shandong Ruyi good will of the Chinese com- management concept and pro- Sahiwal project is a large coal- pany to Pakistani people. Ex-Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif visiting the central control room on commissioning of project duction technology, and pro- fired power project jointly in- Through scientific con- vide technical expertise to a vested by Huaneng Shandong struction and strict quality large number of people. This Power Generation Co.Ltd. and management, the project com- will not only increase their Main power house of the project Shandong Ruyi Science & pany has been working all out value for the enterprise but Technology Group. The project to advance the construction of will also aid in promoting ad- is located in Sahiwal, 150 km Sahiwal project in an orderly vanced technology in Pakistan southwest of Lahore, the capi- manner with a coordinated de- and syncretizing different cul- tal of Punjab province. velopment of safety, quality tures. The technical and man- 2×660MW supercritical coal- and speed. It has fulfilled the agement personnel from both fired units have been con- major milestones such as lift- sides have been in constant ne- structed, with synchronous in- ing of boiler steel structure, gotiations in order to further stallation of high-efficiency lifting of heating surfaces, first- deepen the understanding and electrostatic precipitator and time successful hydraulic tests develop profound friendship. flue gas desulfurization facili- of both boilers, topping of The Company will also set up ties. chimney and cooling towers, engineering technical training After the completion of this installation of rotors into the schools for the people of Pak- project, the annual energy out- generators, assembling of tur- istan which will help in culti- ment technologies include high act as a humidifier of nature. put can reach nearly 10 billion bine upper cylinder, back ener- vating more technical person- efficiency electrostatic precipi- In the operation phase, KWH, which will greatly re- gization of switchyard, com- nel for Pakistani people. tators and Lime-Gypsum flue strictly abiding by the National lieve the power shortage in missioning of unit-1 according 2) Environmental protec- gas desulfurization with 180m Environmental Quality Stan- Pakistan and boost local eco- to or ahead of the schedule. tion high double sleeve chimney. dards (NEQS), the Company nomic and social development Meanwhile, the construc- This project is utilizing SO2, NOx, mercury and the will continue to improve and with a strong energy support. tion of external railways, trans- Installation of rotor of unit-2 mission lines, water intake and China's efficient development other components will be well strengthen the management coal terminal work are also technology of 660 MW units below the National Environ- and supervision of environ- proceeding steadily, and the and using the most advanced mental Quality Standards of mental protection organiza- coal are being transported design tools to ensure the auto- Pakistan (NEQS). If you notice tion, maintain effective com- from Port Qasim to Sahiwal mated, safe, reliable and envi- the smoke clouds discharging munication with the smoothly. With a high sense of ronmental friendly operation of from top of the chimney, it is environmental protection de- responsibility and mission, the the plant. The plant uses the the water vapors retained by partments at various levels project team is working over- super-critical technology, the flue gas from the flue gas and fully cooperate and ensure time and making every possi- which is the most advanced en- desulfurization treatment sys- the standardization of environ- ble effort to generate electric- vironmental control technique tem. The two natural draft hy- mental protection measures in ity for both units at the earliest for coal-fired plants currently. perbolic type cooling towers order to promote local eco- possible moment. On May 12, The main technical and eco- are used to cool the circulating nomic and social sustainable 2017, the first unit of Sahiwal nomic indicators of this pro- water used for condenser cool- development. The Company power plant started to gener- ject, including coal consump- ing. Hot cooling water return- will, simultaneously, actively ate electricity. The second unit tion of electricity supply, power ing from the condenser pours explore the best in the world is also supplying power to na- consumption rate, soot, sulfur down from the top and the air environmental protection tional grid. The project is com- dioxide, nitrogen oxides and moves up from the bottom to measures and equipment up- pleted 6 months ahead of other energy consumption indi- top removing the heat in the grades to create a world-class schedule. Sahiwal project is cators and emission index can form of water vapors disap- clean energy power plant and going to be the first large en- reach the most advanced inter- pearing into the sky. Both the boost clean energy develop- ergy project completed under national level. Flue gas treat- chimney and cooling towers ment in Pakistan. VI The News, Special Report

PAK POWER: PROGRESS & WAY FORWARD Monday, March 5, 2018

MESSAGES Continued from page I efficient and reliable. Our prime gas in the country, less expensive focus is to eliminate the con- RLNG is being substituted to gen- Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari straints in the system and reduce erate electricity. Currently, four Power sector turnaround Minister for Energy (Power Division) generation cost by enhancing in- projects of 5000 MW based on regarding their billing and power digenous and renewable re- RLNG fuel are also being imple- supply situation in the entire sources share in the energy mix. mented out of which three pro- country by launching a mobile The promotion of indigenous and jects of 3600 MW are near com- phone application "Roshan Pak- alternative modes of power gener- missioning while the remaining Dr Fatima Khushnud- workFor instance, in the work on progress transmission lines is stopped at any point of time otherwise system istan". Through the app, the users ation would reduce our depen- project is targeted to start opera- CEO lagging behind which is leading to capacity will collapse. Government allocates funds for re- are able to view planned and ac- dence on costly fuel imports. tion by November 2019. Independent Power Producers being available not possible to evacuate, and dis- habilitation and revamping of transmission and tual outages in their respective There are certain issues in As a result of concrete steps Association (IPPA) tribution system is woefully inadequate to sup- distribution system in every annual budget. areas and view billing information transmission, distribution and taken by the GoP, about 10,000 port this generation. In continuation, the poor However, neither at national level nor citywide, and report power theft. A new En- billing sides which are being ad- MWs of reliable, sustainable and he General Elections of 2013 performance of Distribution (DISCOs) and Gen- outlays are enough to permanently remove the ergy Policy envisaging the dressed. To overcome lines losses, affordable electricity have been brought Pakistan Muslim League eration companies (GENCOs) remains unad- perennial faults in electricity distribution sys- roadmap for future development transmission network is being up- added or about to be added to the (Nawaz) to power with an over- dressed. In simple terms, for every 100 kWh gen- tem. of electricity generation, transmis- graded as well as new transmis- national grid while sufficient num- whelming majority in the National erated, only about 70 kWh are actually paid for Inefficient fuel mix is yet another area which sion and distribution capacity and sion line projects are being estab- ber of MWs of electricity are in Assembly. Two months before the by the end consumer. While the generators, requires attention. Achieving balanced energy its market structure is being final- lished in public and private pipeline which would be enough election, the party presented its many of them being private, are paid for the full mix is a critical factor which is inevitable for ized which will be announced sectors. The performance of DIS- to meet the needs of country till 2013T Election manifesto, which highlighted En- 100 units, the gap of 30 units is left unaddressed making Pakistan load shedding free country. soon after the approval by the COs is being improved by remov- the year 2020-2025. The GoP is ergy Security as the party's second highest pri- on a holistic basis. Until the books are balanced Pakistan's existing energy mix restricts the sec- Council of Common Interests. ing anomalies in electricity distri- also addressing anomalies in ority (after economic revival). The manifesto in this sector, this does not paint a sustainable tor from providing the cheapest electricity pos- Similarly, a National Electricity bution. I am confident that just transmission, distribution and promised to invest US $ 20 billion to generate future. sible, hindering the capacity of our productive Plan is being developed to specify like we overcome electricity cri- billing sides. The emphasis of GoP 10,000 MW of electricity in next five years, per- In the early days of this government, possi- sectors to compete internationally. This the energy mix, sources of new ca- sis, remaining bottlenecks in the is now on producing affordable manently eliminate circular debt and initiate ble solution proposed by the sitting government anomaly widens the gap between the total cost pacities, locations of projects, system will also be removed. power for which indigenous and "short and medium terms measures to end load was privatisation of both DISCOs and GENCOs. of providing electricity and revenue collected share of renewable and various renewable resources are vital. from consumers. Consequently, cost-inefficient conventional fuels. This will sup- Yousaf Naseem Khokhar Net-metering has been introduced energy mix intensifies the problem of circular port government's initiatives to Secretary Ministry for Energy for the common people which will debt which in turn chokes the power sector. make power sector self-sustain- (Power Division) to not only generate energy for Hence, despite having the generation capacity, able, forward looking, and elec- developed having coal mining and their personal use, but they would power producers may not be able to generate tricity affordable for consumers. I power generation projects of also be able to sell it to the govern- electricity due to liquidity crunch. Thus a much- appreciate the efforts of Jang 660MW power generation and an- ment and get good returns. Na- needed policy shift towards the energy mix is in- Group for the development of other 330 MW power generation tional Electricity Plan and new evitable. power sector of Pakistan through project which have already started Energy Policy is near to finaliza- In reality, poor and insufficient infrastructure, arranging such events from time construction at sites. In order to tion which will enable the GoP to the growing difficulties in making billing recov- to time. I am optimistic that na- evacuate electricity from these set targets for future generation eries (transmission and distribution losses), the tional seminar on "Pak Power - projects, a transmission line of projects in a manner which allows rise of circular debt and the fuel mix in power Progress & Way Forward" will 4000 MW load transmitting capa- for the optimum fuel mix neces- generation will keep dysfunctioning the power prove another landmark event by bility is also being established in sary to maintain a consumer- sector and causing this malaise. And above all, if the Jang Group for highlighting parallel under CPEC. This Project friendly basket price. This is a your inflows and outflows cannot be matched, government's initiatives, achieve- is not only the first transmission much needed move away from an then how does one pay for it, even if additional ments, future targets and invest- line project being implemented by emergency demand based genera- capacity is there and energy can be moved. ment opportunities in the power the PPIB in private sector but it tion mix, and has been made pos- In essence, circular debt, therefore, is the sector. will also be first ever HVDC trans- sible because of the aggressive amount the Government fails to collect from mission line in Pakistan. On the pursuit of the generation policies shedding in 3 years,." However, there was a lack of political and bu- consumers and transfer to the State owned oil- Ch. Abid Sher Ali policy framework side, GoP of the government. PPIB's role in It is pertinent to mention here that when the reaucratic will in this regard and thus the pri- procuring agencies, leading to disruption in oil Minister of State for Energy launched Power Generation Pol- this regard is highly appreciated sitting government took over, Pakistan was con- vatisation process never really took off and was shipments to IPPs, halting the production of (Power Division) icy 2015 and Policy Framework which alone is processing major fronted with formidable challenges. The econ- in fact formally stopped in 2015. electricity. Moreover, Government still needs to its major share in the power sec- for Private Sector Transmission chunk of CPEC projects apart omy was in a fiasco, law and order situation was It is pertinent to mention here that if the GOP pay for the installed capacity which when un- tor. The multibillion investments Line Projects 2015 which pro- from portfolio of projects outside unwarranted and severe energy crisis with inca- and its entities remain in control of distribution, paid adds to circular debt and this vicious cycle from China in the power sector duced tremendous results in at- this framework. pacitating manifestations loomed on the coun- transmission, collection, regulation and pricing, seems never ending. gave a new life to this sector. tracting billions of dollars worth The holding of a national semi- try. there is not much that the private sector can do. The crux is that the circular debt is not an With the gradual completion of of investment in the power sector nar on "Pak Power - Progress & In the last 4.5 years, the government took But if the chain is privatised, and open competi- unexpected development but an inevitable con- power projects initiated by our alone. Renewable resources are Way Forward" by Jang Group is of some very promising long-term measures. To tion created, then it will be the responsibility of sequence of economic planning. However, cir- government the situation has also being given due attention for great importance as it would be in- begin with, in 2013, the government made con- the private sector to minimise this gap, or ab- cular debt issue can be addressed with con- again become stable. The system power generation. Under the strumental in highlighting success certed efforts to reduce overdue amounts not sorb the loss. Experience all over the world has certed efforts towards power sector reforms, is well sufficient in power, indus- CPEC, wind and solar based pro- stories in the power sector of Pak- only providing a much needed relief to the sec- shown that after such privatisation a brief pe- tariff rationalization, elimination of subsidies try is flourishing, investments are jects of 1400 MW are being pro- istan by the GoP. Such events are tor but also managed to regain investor confi- riod of uncertainty and volatility exists, beyond and cross subsidies between the efficient and in- storming and country is progress- cessed by the AEDB out of which always beneficial for setting future dence. On the generation side, some long-term which prices slowly start coming down. efficient DISCOs, minimizing line losses by ing upward. Today's Pakistan is three wind based IPPs of 200 MW direction through consultation measures were taken (as a part of CPEC) and The government perhaps is overlooking the smart and theft proof metering, improving trans- more peaceful, economically sta- have been commissioned and an- process amongst policy makers, resultantly, through these projects spreading all decaying conditions of energy supply infrastruc- mission and distribution network, resolution of ble and rich in power generation. other two IPPs of 100 MW are stakeholders, investors and gen- across will lead the country towards self-suffi- ture that even after availability of power in con- tariff and subsidy conflicts between the provin- However, there is no rest time in under construction while out of eral audience. I am thankful to ciency in energy production. formation with the local demand, would remain cial governments and the DISCOs. In addition, our books, although we have ful- 1000 MW Quaid-e-Azam Solar the Jang Group for being partners As much as the efforts of the government to a nemesis of energy efficient Pakistan. It is in- privatization of DISCOs is inevitable to improve filled the promise of overcoming Power Park Project, 400 MW have of the Power Division in highlight- combat energy crisis is commendable, there are evitable to understand that system modification system efficiencies and address line losses and electricity shortfalls, we are now already been commissioned. ing the achievements in the power few areas which did not receive due attention. is a continuous process and it cannot be focus towards sensible energy mix. aiming to make the entire system Due to depleting reserves of sector of Pakistan. The News, Special Report VII

Monday, March 5, 2018 PAK POWER: PROGRESS & WAY FORWARD NPPMCL: Responsible for 2400 MW new capacity from two efficient RLNG power projects n line with its policy, the Government of Pakistan decided to inject 2400 MW into the national system through its own re- sources.I National Power Parks Management Company Private Limited (NPPMCL) was established and entrusted with the task to give shape to this resolve of the Govern- ment under the auspices of Ministry of Water & Power. The company immediately took up the task and now is in the process of establishing two state-of-the-art Re-gasi- fied Liquid Natural Gas (RLNG) based Combined Cycle Power Plants; 1223 MW CCPP at Balloki, District Haveli Bahadur Shah Project Site Kasur and 1230 MW CCPP at combined-cycle gas-fired high-efficiency General Elec- Haveli Bahadur Shah Haveli Bahadur Shah, Jhang. power plant aims to bridge tric 9HA.01 gas turbines, one Project These state of the art plants the energy shortfall in Pak- steam turbine and associated The 1230 MW Combined will provide cheap electricity istan by being one of the equipment. The turbine com- Cycle Haveli Bahadur Shah to the national grid owing to most efficient power plants bustion system provides dual Project aims to be the most their unparalleled latest tech- globally. The plant will gener- fuel capability with R-LNG efficient power plant in the nology and high efficiency ate the equivalent power being the primary fuel, while world with an unprecedented needed to supply more than high-speed diesel will serve efficiency on R-LNG fuel. This Balloki Power Plant six million Pakistani home. as the backup fuel. high efficiency will directly The 1223 MW Balloki The plant utilises two translate into huge savings for national exchequer through fuel cost savings and would provide cheap electricity to the masses and industry. At the heart of this genera- tion facility will be two Gen- eral Electric Gas Turbines of Frame 9HA.01 and an Alstom Steam Turbine. The Frame 9HA.01 turbines boast the high fuel efficiency and flexi- bility. The site for the power plant has been carefully cho- sen considering its proximity to load centers, grid connec- tivity and availability of cool- ing water. Prime Minister of Pak- istan, Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif inaugurated Simple Cycle Operation (760MW) in first phase on 7th Balloki Power Plant July 2017. AEPL to create a better future for the people of Pakistan lbario Engineer- Plant ing Private Lim- 4. 1320 MW Sahiwal Coal ited (AEPL) has a Power Plant long experience 5. 1320 MW Bin Qasim in energy & infras- Coal Power Plant tructureA sector and excels in 6. 747 MW Guddu Power diversified business activities, Plant ranging from electro-mechan- Our Operations & Mainte- ical contracting to civil con- nance Wing is working 24/7 struction, operations & main- on multiple Wind Projects in tenance, turnaround and Jhimpir & Gharo in Sindh and rehabilitation services. on Combined Cycle Projects AEPL understands that en- in Punjab to ensure a steady ergy touches Every One -- supply of Power. Every Day. Since its incep- We have a highly capable tion, the Company, with its pi- team to provide timely oneering vision has been im- maintenance / shutdown plementing Novel Energy services for oil & gas and Solutions to produce reliable, energy sector, handling efficient and competitive so- complex machineries from lutions for its Partners & Cus- gas turbines, steam tur- tomers. bines, wind turbines, com- The Company is a humble pressors & other rotating contributor in supporting its equipment, balance of plant foreign OEM & construction and electrical equipment. partners, lead Engineering, Similarly our Inspection & Procurement & Construction Testing Services Division

(EPC) Companies in building ensures that customer as- over 9,000 MW Combined sets are tested, monitored Cycle, Thermal and Renew- and maintained with the able Projects across Pakistan highest level of integrity. and in the region. AEPL is The Renewables Energy supporting its foreign opera- Division is implementing tions & maintenance partners solar energy solutions at a in managing over 5,000 MW small and medium scale. Power Projects on a long Our Infrastructure and term basis, covering both Construction Wing is busy Fossil and Renewable Tech- in supporting cement, petro- nologies. chemical, refineries and The Company is proud to other Industrial Complexes support the government ini- to Rehabilitate and Upgrade tiative to eliminate load shed- their facilities. ding. Our teams have worked The Civil Division in our diligently on the following company is busy in design- projects, taking up multiple ing and constructing hous- scope of work in various dis- ing and infrastructure pro- ciplines to power up Pak- jects to fulfill the housing istan: needs in the country. 1. 1180 MW Bhikki Power AEPL is in the process to Plant create a Better Future for all 2. 1223 MW Balloki Power and committed to produce & Plant deliver reliable power to the 3. 1234 MW Haveli Power people of Pakistan VIII The News, Special Report

PAK POWER: PROGRESS & WAY FORWARD Monday, March 5, 2018 Thar Electricity (Private) Limited Athmuqam Hydro Power Project (a subsidiary of Oracle Power PLC) in active development racle Power ment. Coal will be supplied to Discussions are well ad- he Athmuqam Hy- company. In addition to the Plc is a UK The initial power plant will TEPL by SCEL by way of a vanced with the Chinese part- dropower Project construction and operational c o m p a n y be 2x350MW units and super Coal Supply Agreement ners to finalise definitive located on Neelum The project will be generating a support project (OSSA) for listed on the critical technology will be The TEPL 700MW power agreements as well as drawing River, AJ&K, Pak- nuclear power plants in the AIM market of utilised to maximise effi- plant is a priority list project up final EPC contracts for the istan was initially minimum of 1,650GWh per annum, UAE, KHNP is also seeking to the London ciency of the plant. The devel- of the China Pakistan Eco- mine and power plant along identifiedT by the Private enter the overseas market for OStock Exchange and is the opment of the Thar coalfield nomic Corridor (CPEC) and is with operation and mainte- Power & Infrastructure various hydroelectric power and thanks to the electricity developer of an integrated will significantly improve Pak- being developed by Oracle nance contracts. The project Board. Project development generation projects. lignite coal mine and mine istan's security of energy sup- and its Chinese partners, will be financed with debt rights have been awarded to generation soon to be produced by DAELIM has remarkable mouth power plant in Block ply. In addition, the use of in- Sichuan Provincial Investment being provided by Chinese a Korean consortium led by and abundant PPP project ex- VI of the Thar Coalfield lo- digenous fuel will also reduce Group and PowerChina who banks and underwritten by Korea Hydro & Nuclear perience, having invested over cated in the Sindh province the demand for foreign cur- have entered in a Consortium Sinosure and the equity will be Power Co., Ltd alongside this project, more than 2 million USD 431.7 million in equity of Pakistan, some 400km rency for the country. Agreement for the project. provided by the Consortium in DAELIM Industrial Co., Ltd contributions and raised more east of Karachi. An Environmental and So- The Private Power and Infras- proportion to their individual and LOTTE Engineering & unconnected Pakistani households than USD 11.9 billion in debt The mine is being devel- cial Impact Assessment for tructure Board (PPIB) has shareholding in the project. Construction. The feasibil- financing for various civil PPP oped by Oracle`s wholly the Power Plant was com- confirmed the issuance of the Financial Close is targeted ity study is being drafted at will be plugged into the national projects such as bridges, owned subsidiary Sindh Car- pleted in 2017 by Mott Mac- Letter of Intent and Notice to this year once all the prerequi- par with internationally ac- roads, railways, and ports. As cepted standards, and when grid. The project will not only be a whole group, DAELIM completed, the consortium Group has 14 affiliates includ- will be breaking ground on a contributing to enhance the ing construction, energy, landmark mega-sized Hydro power generation, manufac- power plant in the region. electricity connectivity of remote turing and hotel industries. The project will be gener- DAELIM now targets to be a ating a minimum of 1,650GWh areas, but also will create a massive global developer with the per annum, and thanks to the unique combination of EPC electricity generation soon to amount of positive economic expertise and development ex- be produced by this project, perience. In financial aspects, more than 2 million uncon- momentum by boosting up the local DAELIM Group has recorded nected Pakistani households USD 21 billion of revenue and will be plugged into the na- economies and creating thousands USD 17 billion of assets. tional grid. The project will LOTTE E&C was estab- not only be contributing to of new job opportunities for the lished in the year 1959. Since enhance the electricity con- then, LOTTE E&C has strived nectivity of remote areas, but local people. to move forward in every also will create a massive field of construction, civil, amount of positive economic growth of the national econ- newable energy projects. We plant, residential and multi- momentum by boosting up omy,' drives the company's are currently working on the purpose complex works. One the local economies and cre- development and growth. construction of photovoltaic of the mega projects is the ating thousands of new job KHNP has been operating hy- power generation plants, LOTTE E&C World Tower, a opportunities for the local droelectric and pumped stor- wind power plants and fuel 123-story megatall skyscraper people. Dam construction is age power plants in parallel cell power plants. Overseas with 555 m height, currently Aerial view of a 3D graphic representation of a 2x350MW super critical coal based power plant unit to be constructed in expected to be initiated in to ensure a stable supply of projects are also a strategic the 6th tallest building in the Block VI adjacent to the open-pit mine showing the coal stockyard and overall plant layout. three years and commercial power. KHNP is also dedi- interest and a driving force world. Consequently, LOTTE operations are expected to cated to the promotion of re- for new growth within the E&C has built up experience bon Energy Ltd (SCEL) which Donald UK and Mott MacDon- Proceed for the project which sites have been met leading to begin eight years from now. by completing successful hold the Mining Lease for ald Pakistan. A public hearing will enable the Consortium to a three years construction pe- Introduction of KHNP con- projects in diverse fields of Block VI of the Thar Coalfield jointly with the Sindh Envi- apply to NEPRA for the tariff riod for the integrated mine sortium civil works, plants, housing, which is a 66 km2 area with a ronmental Protection Agency approval under the Upfront and power plant to achieve its KHNP is Korea's largest and buildings in many coun- JORC compliant coal re- was held on the site in July Tariff Rules for Thar Coal pub- commercial operation date power generation company, tries. In particular, LOTTE source of 523 Mt of coal 2017 and was well attended by lished in July 2017 as well as and provide electricity to the and supplies 32.6% of Korea's E&C has a share in the con- within the mine area. A Mine the local community and the Generation Licence. grid for 30 years. power consumption with its struction of Gulpur Hy- mouth power plant, initially a other stakeholders. Engage- Power evacuation for the The development of the 25 nuclear power plants, 35 dropower Project in Pakistan 700MW plant, is being devel- ment with the local commu- project has been confirmed by Thar coalfield for electricity hydroelectric power plants, along with DAELIM. Further- oped by Thar Electricity Pri- nity has been ongoing the National Transmission and generation will substantially 16 pumped storage power more, the total value of as- vate Ltd (TEPL), also a wholly throughout the development Despatch Company (NTDC) increase the overall installed plants and renewable energy sets of LOTTE E&C is about owned subsidiary of Oracle, of the project with corporate and high voltage transmission generation capacity of Pak- resources. KHNP's mission USD 4.5 billion in 2016 and adjacent to the mine. It is social responsibility initiatives lines are already under con- istan and will enable the in- 'to supply a stable power LOTTE E&C also has 10 planned to increase the size of in place and this has resulted struction into the Thar coal- creasing demand for power to source not only to enrich branch offices and 6 sub- the power plant to 1,400MW in strong support for the pro- field for the developments al- be met, particularly as the quality of life, but also to pro- sidiaries in 12 countries of in phase 2 of the develop- ject. ready underway. economy grows and expands. vide a foundation for the the world including Pakistan. IX The News, Special Report

PAK POWER: PROGRESS & WAY FORWARD Monday, March 5, 2018 NTDC: Ensuring efficient load evacuation and management ational Transmis- stations of 220 KV with new role, NTDC (NPCC) is primar- sion & Despatch transmission line of around ily responsible for dispatch of Company (NTDC) 2500 kms around 84 power plants ac- was incorporated on NTDC aspires to be the cording to Economic 6th of November, business role model for the Despatch Order. NPCC as sys- N1998 and commenced commer- public sector in Pakistan tem operator have to keep bal- cial operation on 24th of Decem- through its Transmission & ance between demand & sup- ber, 1998. It was organised to NTDC has made Despatch services to meet the ply to ensure system security take over all the properties, rights needs of ever expanding and reliability. and assets obligations and liabil- arrangements power sector of the country. However, to meet the huge ities of 220 KV and 500KV Grid NTDC core business includes challenge of evacuating in- Stations and Transmission to evacuate the Wire Business comprising creased power load, NTDC Lines/Network owned by Pak- Transmission & Generation, has many challenges to face istan Water and Power Develop- 12500 MW of Planning , Design and Engi- infrastructure issues like aging ment Authority (WAPDA). neering, Project Development and inappropriate mainte- NTDC operates and maintains new power in and Execution , Operation & nance, replacement require- fifteen 500 KV and thirty-nine 220 Maintenance of Transmission ments and funding issues, KV Grid Stations, over 5000 km coming 4 years Assets. It also includes System sourcing challenges- materials of 500 KV transmission line and Operation and Despatch, Eco- and service providers and land 10000 km of 220 KV transmission nomic Generation Despatch availability. NTDC also faces line in Pakistan. and Power System Operation technology issues like out- These Grid stations and trans- and Control. dated processes- ERP, intro- mission lines are located at Is- Under its despatch services duction of new designs and lamabad, Multan, Lahore and materials and certification and Hyderabad. accreditation. NTDC aims to be ready for To meet these challenges , the increasing power genera- NTDC management has tion in Pakistan and the ever NTDC operates planned system improvement increasing demand for elec- and maintains like mapping of deteriorated tricity. NTDC has a very im- T/Ls for rehabilitation and re- portant role to play in the com- over 5000 kms of placement , aging and perfor- ing 4 years as over 12500 MW 500 KV mance assessment of G/St of new capacity will be gener- equipment, raining simulators ated under new projects. transmission and for professional O & M ser- NTDC has to ensure that its ef- 10000 kms of vice, new designs and equip- ficiently evacuated and trans- ment and inclusion of 132 kv mitted across the length and 220 KV line level in NTDC portfolio . breadth of Pakistan to distri- NTDC also plans to introduce bution points. new technologies like HVDC During the period 2017-18 NTDC has & GIS equipment, ERP and to 2021-22, NTDC has planned planned 8 new SCADA for real time manage- to commission 8 new Grid sta- ment, series compensation tions of 500 KV with new 500 KV & 22 New equipment- for capacity en- transmission line of around 220 KV Grid hancement, SVC equipment- 3500 kms. In addition during for system stability and mobile the same period, it's planned stations till 2022 grid systems and early recov- to commission 22 new Grid ery units. HVDC transmission line from Matiari to Lahore: Another hallmark of CPEC n order to evacuate Technical Company Limited 4.3%, making the Matiari-La- the project, the construction the power to be gen- (CET) for the development of hore Transmission line be- will require more than 6,000 erated in the South of the above mentioned pro- come one of the most energy workers, among which, ap- Pakistan to Lahore posed facility on Build, Own, efficient transmission lines in proximately 4,500 job oppor- area, the load centre Operate and Transfer (BOOT) the world. CET also promised tunities will be created for the ofI Pakistan, after friendly basis. CET is a wholly-owned a 98.5% availability rate for locals, not only to boost local discussion, National subsidiary of SGCC, and the this HVDC project which is on economy, it will also become Transmission and operation platform and imple- par with the most advanced a great capacity building op- Despatch Company Lim- menter of SGCC in carrying level in the world. portunity for Pakistan's own ited (NTDC) signed a Co- out oversea power projects Also setting the HVDC pro- engineers and skilled labors operation Agreement with on EPC, BOOT, BT, PPP and ject apart from traditional to absorb the engineering State Grid Cooperation of other mode across Asia, HVAC project, the line corri- know-how of HVDC technol- China (SGCC) for the con- Africa, Europe and South dor will stay away from ogy, and this progress won't struction of a HVDC trans- America, CET has been run- densely populated area, in be limited to construction pe- mission line from Matiari ning its business across more fact, over 60% of the line route riod, during operation and to Lahore during the offi- than 30 countries and regions of the longest transmission maintenance period, the Pro- cial visit of Chinese Presi- and set up 12 branches and line in Pakistan (878km) will ject Company will also using dent Xi Jinping to Pak- subsidiaries as well as 11 rep- be in desert area, as a result, its best endeavor to localize istan. This project had resentative offices in Mexico, a scarce resource in Pakistan, the work, thus Pakistan will been included in the prior- Egypt, Ethiopia, Pakistan, the land for Transmission Line be able to rely on her own re- Philippines, Turkey, Indone- Corridor will be saved, also source for operating and sia, Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria, the disturbance to farmland maintaining HVDC facilities Myanmar, Laos, Brazil, will be minimized. after the transferring of the The ±660kV Venezuela, Ecuador, Considering the scale of Project. Columbia and Hong Kong of HVDC Project China. At of the end of 2016, CET's total assets of US$ 2.9 from Matiari to billion and the international EPC contract value of US$ Lahore is 11billion. According to the Engineering News-Record planned to be (ENR), CET ranked 93th among the top 250 global gen- completed and eral contractors of interna- tional projects in terms of put into business performance. In order to develop the operation project/facility, CET through its different subsidiary com- around 2021 panies incorporated a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) as stip- with a capacity ulated under Section 32 of the Companies Ordinance 1984 of 4000MW. (the Companies Ordinance) in

ity list of CPEC Agree- the name of Pak Matiari-La- ment. hore Transmission Company State Grid Corporation of (Private) Limited (PMTC). China (SGCC), the largest The ±660kV HVDC Project global utility services enter- from Matiari to Lahore is prise, will invest more than planned to be completed and 1.6 billion US dollar in Pak- put into operation around istan to build the first Energy 2021 with a capacity of High-way for the country. 4000MW. The line extends SGCC takes the construc- about 878km from Matiari of tion and operation of power Sindh Province to Lahore of grid as its core business and Punjab Province. operates the power grid with The project is the first the world's largest number of HVDC transmission project in users, highest voltage level, Pakistan. For the realisation most complicated power grid of this mega project, large structure and largest power size ACSR Conductor with supply area. It is ranked 2nd of unprecedented cross section Fortune Global 500 in 2017 (re- of 1250 mm2 will be used for leased on February 28, 2017). the first time in Pakistan. Under the agreement, With cutting edge HVDC tech- SGCC nominated China Elec- nology, the line loss of the tric Power Equipment and Project will be limited to only The News, Special Report X

Monday, March 5, 2018 PAK POWER: PROGRESS & WAY FORWARD Power sector receivables major source of concern

PEPCO:nder the Performance,maximum number of con- challenges and solutions Power Sector sumers and lower technical Reforms, the and commercial losses. War Power Wing of Due to number of corrective Rooms have been set up on WAPDA was the direction of Minister for restructured in measures, the load shedding hours Power Awais Leghari to moni- 1998U into four GENCOs (Now tor system constraints and en- Five), NTDC and eight DIS- have been controlled and now over sure best power supply. COs (Now Ten) . PEPCO as PEPCO has also pinned hope management company was 5300 feeders all over Pakistan out on higher availability of power mandated to restructure the with new generation of around Power Sector, Corporatise & of 8600 feeders have nil load 30,000 MW on track between Commercialise the restruc- 2017 to 2023. Out of 1077 sub tured Entities. shedding. These 5300 feeders divisions under all DISCOs, The DISCOs operating over 1000 use Mobile Phones under PEPCO service over 25 have ATC Losses beyond Technical for meter reading for accurate million consumers out of billing. As per PEPCO data, which 86% are domestic con- Losses of under 10% and therefore the accuracy of Mobile Phone sumers. The country has been based meter reading has gone suffering from power load have no load shedding up from 69% in June 2016 over shedding over the years due to 93% in June 2017. less installed and dependable Rs 260 billion in 2013 to Rs Although according to official The Advanced Metering capacity, improper generation 532 billion in 2017. The circu- data, the technical losses have Infrastructure (AMI) is an in- mix , high cost of furnace oil lar debt has also doubled decreased from total 19.6% in tegrated system of smart me- and other issues. since 2013 when the Govern- 2006 to 17.9% in 2016. ters, Communication net- Due to number of correc- ment cleared a major portion DISCOs face liquidity con- works, data management tive measures, the load shed- and is over Rs 400 billion. cerns to overcome system systems that enables two way ding hours have been con- Some of the DISCOs have constraints for the upcoming communication and control trolled and now over 5300 over 95% recovery rate while summer and need over Rs 15 of load management between feeders all over Pakistan out others like QESCO are under billion for different projects to the utilities and the end con- of 8600 feeders have nil load 40%. LESCO, FESCO, MEPCO overcome these constraints sumers. This is under active shedding. These 5300 feeders contribute over 15% of total and improve performance. consideration. PEPCO also have ATC Losses beyond recoveries according to 2016- Different target dates have promotes Net Metering that is Technical Losses of under 10% 17 data. been set to make the required billing mechanism that cred- and therefore have no load Majority of DISCOs remain arrangements well before its owners of renewable en- shedding, meaning thereby within the technical losses av- onset of summer. ergy systems (Solar, Wind) the consumers pay what they erage limit of 16% allowed by PEPCO is relying on a num- for the free of cost and clean consume and there are no de- NEPRA but some like HESCO ber of remedial measures to electricity they add to the Na- faults. PEPCO is forced to cross 20% in technical losses. ensure availability of power to tional Grid. adopt this strategy due to ris- ing recovery problems and the actual Units consumed and re- The Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) is an covered that leads to piling of heavy debts. integrated system of smart meters, Communication Although the Recoveries have improved from 88.5% in networks, data management systems that enables two 2009 to 94% in 2016 , due to higher billing of units which way communication and control of load management have doubled during this pe- riod, the amount stuck in re- between the utilities and the end consumers. This is coveries remains high. Due to very low recoveries from under active consideration. PEPCO also promotes Net some regions and user seg- ment , the total recoveries Metering that is billing mechanism that credits owners of have doubled to over 700 bil- lion in 2017 in the last 4 years. renewable energy systems (Solar, Wind) for the free of The DISCOs have the largest share in low recoveries with cost and clean electricity they add to the National Grid. recoverable increasing from The News, Special Report XI

Monday, March 5, 2018 PAK POWER: PROGRESS & WAY FORWARD The Infinite potential of Pakistan Renewable Energy akistan is ex- tremely blessed with a number of Renewable PAKISTAN: ALTERNATIVE ENERGY POTENTIAL Energy (RE) re- sources. Differ- Wind: 340,000 MW (Theoretical) Pent studies by leading global organization have identified Solar: 2,900,000 MW (Theoretical) potential of hundreds of thousands of MW of cheap power across Pakistan. Hydro (small/mini) 3,000 MW (Approx.) Pakistan has made progress in installation of Bagasse: 2,000 MW (Approx.) Wind, Solar, Bagasse based projects but have a long way Waste to Energy: 1,000 MW (Approx.) to go to reap the true poten- tial of its RE potential. A Geothermal Potential yet to be determined number of international orga- nization like GIZ, UNIDO, USAID others are working Alternative Fuels Potential being determined with Alternative Energy De- velopment Board (AEDB) to Turbines are installed and Solar based projects is USD billion. Bagasse Cogenera- harness this potential. 265 wind turbines are under 0.6 billion tion projects are being devel- So far, the number of installation. Another source of Renew- oped through the sugar mills wind projects in Pakistan has Solar based power pro- able Energy is Bagasse based under Framework for Power reached 15 with an installed jects are gaining ground in projects . There are 5 pro- Cogeneration (Bagasse / capacity of 789 MW. By 2018, Pakistan and have lots of un- jects commissioned based on Biomass) 2013. the wind based capacity gen- realized potential. There are Bagasse with 160 MW of in- AEDB in collaboration eration is likely to reach 1240 only 04 solar based projects stalled capacity which will with different local and inter- MW and by 2020 , it is ex- as of now with an installed increase upto 700 MW in national stake holders have pected to reach 2500 MW. capacity of 400 MW which is 2018-19 and 1500 MW in setup 12 Wind Masts all over The total investment in wind likely to go upto 822 MW in 2020-21. Total investment Pakistan to assess the wind based projects is around 2018-19 and 2200 MW by envisaged in the bagasse potential of the area. Data USD 3 billion and 448 Wind 2020. The investment in the based projects is over USD 1 Collection stations have been setup at 9 places all over Pak- istan to gather solar potential of the area. Similarly Biomass mapping compo- nent was devised to assess the quality and quantity of available biomass and agri- cultural waste in 44 districts and study the most appro- priate and competitive tech- nologies to utilize available biomass for energy produc- Governments (PG) covering and RE based net-metering at tion. risks related to project land concessionary rate of 6%. The tariff for RE sources allocated by PG , Land poli- AEDB in collaboration with different NEPRA approved Regula- has kept on coming down cies devised by Provincial tions on September 1, 2015 to and this bodes well for the Governments, Capacity local and international stake put into effect Net Metering sector. Competitive bidding building of public and private for solar and wind generation in RE projects is going to sector stakeholders, Local holders have setup 12 Wind Masts of up to 1MW. commence soon in Pakistan manufacturing and technol- Net metering regime is al- and this is likely to result in ogy transfer being promoted. all over Pakistan to assess the wind lowed to customers with a even better tariffs. Wind turbine towers being three-phase electricity con- To create enabling envi- manufactured locally by DE- nection. DISCOs are being ronment Standardized bank- SCON and CWE (China), Dis- potential of the area. Data encouraged to allow Net Me- able security agreement tributed Generation &Net tering Connections Training, (EPA and IA) for Wind, Solar Metering Regulations an- Collection stations have been setup capacity building and aware- and Biomass/Bagasse Co- nounced through NEPRA and ness raising carried out Cur- generation projects is avail- State Bank of Pakistan has at 9 places all over Pakistan to rently 4 MW solar Power is able, coordination agree- recently announced financ- connected to national grid ments signed with Provincial ing scheme for RE project gather solar potential of the area. through net metering. Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency (REEE) project akistan is a fast-de- bines advisory services for the ing policies and implementing uisite standardise security veloping country introduction of support mech- guidelines and instruments for documents (Request for Pro- with a Gross Domes- anisms and the financing of re- the promotion of renewable posal, Energy Purchase Agree- tic Product (GDP) newable energy and energy ef- energy and energy efficiency. ment Land Use Agreement growth rate of 5.28 ficiency, with efforts to The partners also receive sup- etc.) to upscale private invest- perP cent in 2017 and a target of strengthen learning and ex- port in improving their organi- ment in RE projects. 5.5% for 20181. The industrial changes within Pakistan. It ad- sational and technical capaci- The project is also promot- and agricultural sectors are the vises the Alternative Energy ties. ing small-scale RE installa- backbone of Pakistan's econ- Development Board (AEDB), REEE supports AEDB in tions for residential, commer- omy. Both these sectors had a the State Bank of Pakistan the modification of the RE cial and industrial buildings collective contribution of over 43 (SBP) and the provincial en- Policy e.g. reverse bid- under the approved net-meter- per cent to the country's GDP in ergy departments on develop- ding/tariff auctioning and req- ing regulations through AEDB and National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA). REEE has also been sup- porting SBP in the develop- ment and implementation of the Green Banking Guidelines for the banking sector in Pak- istan, a first of its kind in the country. Under the umbrella of the Pakistan German Renewable Energy Forum (PGREF), which will bring technology transfer through the involve- ment of the private sector of both countries to increase en- ergy efficiency and implemen- tation of renewable energies, is another initiation of the REEE project. Supporting the Energy De- partment Punjab (EDP) and Infrastructure Development Authority of the Punjab (IDAP) in setting up the En- ergy Resource Centre, the first complete energy efficiency FY2017. However,unpredictable building in the Punjab. This is energy supply to industries, set to be another step towards caused by frequent power and Under the umbrella of the the direction of setting the ex- gas outages, has resulted in a ample of having more energy loss of approximately 2 per cent Pakistan German Renewable efficient buildings in Pakistan. to the country's economy over The project, (as an imple- the last few years. Energy Forum (PGREF), which menter for global GIZ pro- The Government of Pak- jects) is supporting the Min- istan is increasing its support will bring technology transfer istry of Climate Change for renewable energy, in par- (MoCC) and aligned ministries ticular the use of solar photo- and departments with the im- voltaic, small hydro and wind through the involvement of the plementation and enhance- facilities. Renewable energy is ment of Pakistan's NDC and promoted as an alternative to private sector of both supporting national entities in imported fossil fuels, which getting accredited with the are the biggest contributors to countries to increase energy GCF. Pakistan's trade deficit. The Facing a growing demand government is also looking at efficiency and implementation from the industry, REEE sup- ways to improve the manage- ports companies in imple- ment of demand and supply in menting innovative energy ef- this market. of renewable energies, is ficiency measures and The REEE project is active activated investments for at national and provincial lev- another initiation of the REEE more than PKR 48 million in els, with a special focus on the 2017, which is equivalent to a province of Punjab. It com- project. saving of 1300MWh per year. XII The News, Special Report

PAK POWER: PROGRESS & WAY FORWARD Monday, March 5, 2018 Sindh Energy Department: A success story indh is Pakistan's Thar Desert. Sindh produces biggest economic more than 67% of country's Thermal (Natural Gas/FO) Capacity in MW Nuclear hub and the sec- natural gas and has an eco- S.No.Power Station Installed Dependable S.No. Power Station Installed Dependable ond largest nomically viable wind corri- Capacity Capacity Capacity Capacity province. It boasts dor which currently con- 1 Guddu Thermal Station 2402 1600 1 Karachi Nuclear Power Complex 137 60 two commercial tributes around 800 MW and Total 137 60 Sports. Sindh hosts one-third of many other projects are 2 Foundation Power Company 185 180 country's large scale manufac- 3 Liberty Power Project 235 132 under construction which The Energy Department has practically proven the development of the sector by adding about 256.4 MW in turing industry and a quarter would raise the share of wind 4 Engro Power Gen 227 217 of its small scale manufactur- energy to 1200 MW by Decem- 5 Bin Qasim-I 1260 755 the system produced through the wind. Besides, following power generation projects of Government of Sindh ing units. Moreover, the ber 2018 6 Bin Qasim-II 560 530 based on wind, solar, hydel and coal are either likely to be completed shortly or within few years. province of Sindh has a well Sindh is also proudly exe- 7 Korangi CCPP 220 200 developed agriculture base. cuting country's largest public 8 SITE Gas Turbines 90 88 Total electricity shortfall (in megawatt) in Sindh The crops like wheat, rice, private partnership project 9 Korangi Gas Turbines 90 88 Short fall in Sindh is as under: Unit: MW sugarcane, cotton and vegeta- (PPP) in Thar. All the projects 10 Gul Ahmed Energy 126 115 Company Demand Supplied Shortfall bles are grown in bulk quan- are being undertaken by the 11 Tapal Energy 126 115 tity. All such industrial and energy department along with 12 Jamshoro Power Station (Genco-I) 850 650 HESCO 1150 725 425 agriculture enterprises de- the private sector i.e. Sind- 13 Others 35 SEPCO 1050 675 375 mand an adequate and reliable hEngro Coal Minning Com- K-Electric 3300 2400 900 supply of energy. pany (SECMC), Sindh Trans- Total 6371 4705 Total 1700 In past five years, Sindh mission and Dispatch Short fall is about 1700 MW and it continues to grow. Therefore, shortfall projection is needed to be planned Energy Department under its Company(STDC), Sindh Noo- Coal based Capacity in MW at this stage. visionary Minister (now Chief riabad Power Com- S.No. Power Station Installed Dependable Minister) Syed Murad Ali pany(SNPC), Sindh Energy 1 Lakhra Power Generation Company Limited (Genco-IV)150 35 Shah and its diligent and dy- Holding Company(SEHC), ceiving Expression of Interest Breakdown of the source of electricity production between namic Secretary Agha wasif Sindh Petroleum Lim- Total 150 35 in PPP mode from interested solar, hydro and coal (% of total electricity). parties, Letter of Intent has Wind Capacity in MW been issued to successful bid- Over all breakdown of energy mix in term of percentage is as ders for installation of 4x20 S.No. Power Station Installed Dependable under: MW for solar based power For the development of Thar Capacity Capacity * Hydro 32% generation facility at four dis- * Thermal 35% Coal, the Government of Sindh 1 Zorlu Enerji, Jhampir 56.4 45 tricts of Sindh i.e. Jhampir/ * Gas 29% 2 FFC, Jhampir 50 40 Thatta, Shaheed Benazirabad, * Solar 01% has in last six years incurred 3 Three Gorges First, Jhampir 50 40 Sukkur and Larkana. Two * Wind 01% more than Rs.30 billion on 4 Foundation- I , Gharo 50 40 other independent solar * Nuclear/Coal 4.92% 5 Foundation - II , Gharo 50 40 based power generation pro- * Coal 0.07% various mega projects and Total 256.4 205 jects of 50 MW by M/s Metro N.B: This breakdown is of the whole country and seasonal vari- Solar Power Company Lim- ations are on average basis. studies. In current financial many initiatives to make Thar Sindh earmarked Rs 21 billion 2400 MW by 2018. ited and 30 MW by M/s Asia Sindh Energy Department shall continue to endeavour with the happen. Approval of historic for coal, wind and other en- In order to implement the Petroleum Limited have been collaboration of all stake-holders to provide reliable, affordable year Government of Sindh incentive package, commis- ergy projects, which reflects vision of producing 10,000 issued LoI. and clean energy for the people of Pakistan. earmarked Rs. 21 billion for sioning of large scale infras- the commitment of Sindh MW from Thar coal by 2020, Nature has blessed Sindh tructure projects such as con- Government towards energy Sindh Energy Department is province with Wind Corridor LoI to a private firm for con- company namely Sindh En- coal, wind and other energy struction of Airport, projects. actively pursuing the goal and with exploitable potential to struction of 9 MW and 15 MW ergy Holding Company Ltd improvement and widening of Thar Coal projects have has completed process for al- generate up to 60,000 MW power generation facilities at (SEHCL) has been estab- projects, which reflects the roads for movement of heavy been enlisted as early harvest location of additional blocks electricity. The Government Rohri Canal and Nara Canal lished. The company has commitment of Sindh machinery and equipment projects by the CPEC (China- to potential investors. MoUs of Sindh has issued three LoI downstream. agreed with PPL and OGDCL from seaport upto Thar Coal- Pakistan Economic Corridor). with some investors have for installation of Wind After the 18th Amend- on the Assignment Agree- Government towards energy field, provision of water and SECMC and Sino Sindh Re- been signed and remaining in Power Generation facility at ment, an Oil and Gas Direc- ments for assigning it 2.5% construction of effluent dis- sources have been prioritised process. Hopefully, Feasibil- Jhampir to M/s NBT Wind torate has been established in Working Interest (WI) in vari- projects. posal channel besides techni- as top priority projects to be ity Study by new investors Power Pakistan (Pvt.) Lim- Energy Department to cope ous Blocks in Sindh. Similarly, cal studies have today helped financed by Chinese institu- would be complete within ited for 500 MW, M/s Harvey with the growing require- Sindh Petroleum Ltd (SPL) a Abbas has initiated various ited(SPL), Sindh Renewable to reach the stage when we tions. There is a complete one year. This reflects suc- Energy (Pvt.) Limited for 100 ments i.e. development of pol- sister concern of SEHCL has steps to meet the energy Energy Company(SREC), and can proudly announce that synergy between the Govern- cess of the Government poli- MW and M/s DHA City icy, regulatory framework and also been established. SPL is shortfall in the province. The Sindh Lakhra Coal Minning physical work on ground at ment of Pakistan and Govern- cies for development of Thar Karachi Wind Power Project devising procedure to resolve planning to participate in oil efforts are bearing fruits now; Company (SLCMC). Thar has started. ment of Sindh Coal resources to overcome for 50 MW. technical matters related to & gas exploration activities in many projects have started The Government consid- For the development of Besides SECMC, other the energy crisis in near fu- It's worth to mention here oil and gas sector. The Direc- the country. commercial operations and ers Thar coal development as Thar Coal, the Government of lease holders have completed ture. that various international torate will also be responsible Installed capacity of the several are at advanced a flagship project and be- Sindh has in last six years in- their bankable feasibilities As far as alternate energy agencies have identified to ensure that the oil & gas ac- electricity power being gener- stages of construction. lieves in it as a means to En- curred more than Rs.30 bil- and are actively working to sources are concerned, about 190 MW hydropower tivities in Sindh are carried ated in the province (in The province is bestowed ergy Security. In order to con- lion on various mega projects achieve financial close. Total province of Sindh is quite rich potential on various Canal out smoothly. megawatt) (enter breakdown with huge energy potential. It vert the dream into reality, the and studies. In current finan- power generation anticipated in receiving solar energy falls in the Province. The Gov- In this connection, to as hydel, thermal, nuclear, has abundant coal reserves in Government of Sindh took cial year Government of from these three projects is throughout the year. After re- ernment of Sindh has issued boost commercial activities, a solar, and others) The News, Special Report XIII

Monday, March 5, 2018 PAK POWER: PROGRESS & WAY FORWARD Performance of Lahore IESCO: A customer friendly company

Electric Supply Company ESCOYour was formed as satisfaction a Directorate is whoour is responsible successsafety of line staff which are 24 thousand indefatigable workforce, working day in and day out public limited company for repair and maintenance of the backbone of IESCO, and incorporated on April the system. GSO Directorate is  Enhance the moral of workers ahore Electric Supply set up in Lahore city, which has 25, 1998 under the Compa- working under the supervision of by using different techniques Company (LESCO) is provided relief to 83 overloaded nies Ordinance 1984 to PDGSO. like announcement of the the largest power distri- feeders while 22 feeders were Itake over the assets, functions In IESCO there are 115 Grid "Employee of the Year" etc. bution company of Pak- added under Sheikhupura, Okara and responsibilities of the then Station including (NTDC), istan in terms of power and Kasur circles which are pro- Islamabad Electricity Board 78Grid station of 132KV, 04 Grid Achievement load & demand. Its pri- viding relief to 37 existing feeders. which was then a division of stations of 66KV, 02 Grid Station By providing best services to Lmary purpose is to facilitate its The mega 132 kv underground WAPDA. of 33KV, Consumer Grid Station its valued customers IESCO im- customers by strong and reliable cable project cost more than one The core function of IESCO is maintained by IESCO and oper- proved its image in general pub- electricity distribution system as billion rupees is at the final stages to supply, distribute and sell ated by consumer is 01, Con- lic quite significantly. Most im- well as to provide them safe and in collaboration with the Asian De- electricity in the licensed area sumer grid station maintained portant achievements on secure power without any hin- velopment Bank. Under the pro- from Attock to Jhelum and max- and operated by consumer are 14 account of different KPI's (Key drance4 LESCO has taken a lot of ject, Sunny view Grid Station is imum area of Azad Jammu and and NTDC Grid Station feeding performance indicator) are: min- concrete steps towards the sys- being connected with McLeoad Kashmir (AJK). by IESCO are 05. imum transmission and distribu- tem's integration, which is not only Road Grid station, while McLeod IESCO in collaboration with Number of power transform- tion losses, maximum recovery, providing uninterrupted power to Rod Gird is being connected with the Ministry of Energy (Power ers are 256 and its installed ca- timely installation of new con- the consumers, but the problem of Mujahid Pervaz Chattah the Qartaba Grid Station. Under Division) has made tremendous Basit Zaman Ahmed pacity is 5860(MVA). Transmis- nections, load shedding accord- low voltage is also being con- CEO LESCO the 132kv underground cable pro- development in the organisa- CEO IESCO sion lines length is 3548km, HT ing to the schedule, minimum trolled. These include the creation ject, Sunny view Grid and McLead tional structure which is helping line length is 24971km and LT consumers complaints, timely of new Grid Stations, Gird's up gra- gard, Bus Bars have been dou- Road Grid will be provided an al- a lot to meet current business re- Islamabad circle is spread line length is 26708 km. There are rectification of complaints, min- dation, addition of Power trans- bled/upgraded at 37 grid stations ternative power supply source. Re- quirement in line with the direc- over an area of 906km, 47258 distribution transformers imum fatal accidents, positive formers and Distribution trans- till now and by the end of this sultantly, more than 8 grid stations tion received by the Ministry of Rawalpindi circle 5285km, At- having a capacity of 3894 MVA. measures regarding line staff formers in the system, new month upgradation process of Bus of LESCO will get relief. Energy and PEPCO. New tech- tock circle 6857km, Jhelum cir- safety. NEPRA in its perfor- transmission lines and many other Bars will be completed on total 73 Net Metering solar energy Pro- nologies are being introduced cle 3587km and Chakwal Circle Vision mance evaluation report ranked power system reforms. grid stations. During last year in gram is gaining special repatriation which are very helpful in building is spread over an area of The vision of IESCO Board of IESCO as the No 1 distribution During the year 2017-18, 13 new Ramadan-ul-Mubarak, it was esti- in Lahore and rest of the LESCO friendly relationships with con- 6524km. Directors and IESCO Manage- company among all DISCO's grid stations have been con- mated that the demand for electric- region. As many as 136 applica- sumers as well as with workers. Under the administrative con- ment is to develop and imple- which is indeed a great honour structed which are fully opera- ity during next coming summer and tions of Domestic and Industrial trol of 05 operational circles, 19 ment improved and latest tech- for IESCO officials and officers tional while 4 more grid stations Ramadan could reach 5300 MW. In connections have been received, Organisational structure Divisional/XEN's offices and 108 nology and devise administrative and is a result of hardworking are under construction. It is note- this context, a monitoring cell was out of which 84 connections have IESCO has its own inde- Sub-divisional/SDO's offices are strategies which are helpful in and strong leadership. worthy that 7 grids of 66kv capac- established in the name of "Warm been installed under this program. pended Board of Directors work- working. Competent officers and building new positive face of ity in LESCO were working, out of Room", which identified total 1587 Apart from this, power supply ing under the supervision of staff are deputed at all opera- IESCO by providing best ser- Future plan which 5 grids were con- has been provided to the Saadullah Khan, Chairman Board tional offices having a motto: vices to consumers and by pro- * New policies for developing verted to 132kv capacity 233 villages of Nankana, of Directors. There is a very "solve all consumers' complaints viding good and safe working at- better relationships with con- whereas, the conversion of Okara, Kasur and pleasant and friendly relationship on top priority". mosphere/conditions to IESCO sumers remaining two grid stations LESCO being the largest Sheikhupura Districts, among IESCO Board of Directors IESCO has one directorate of officers/workers. IESCO's top * New welfare policies for is in last stages. After that with the provision of 186 and IESCO management. Both Project Director Construction. priority is to: IESCO's employees 66kv capacity grid stations power distribution company million funds under the are making combined efforts for As many as 05 XEN's Construc-  Ensure continu- * Construction of new grid sta- would be eliminated from Prime Minister's SDGs building and improving soft and tion -- Rawalpindi, Chakwal, Is- ous/uninterrupted power supply, tions and installation of new the system of LESCO. The of Pakistan is providing (Sustainable Development positive image of IESCO by mak- lamabad, Attock and Jhelum --  Timely restoration of sus- transmission lines 175-km long transmission Goals) program, while de- ing new consumers friendly poli- are working under the adminis- pended/disturbed power sup- * Up-gradation of existing gird lines have been completed, uninterrupted supply to 4.48 velopment work in more cies which are beneficial for trative control of Project Direc- ply, stations which will reduce power than 40 villages is 80% IESCO's valued consumers. tor Construction. Under these  Provision of new electricity * Establishment of advance pressure on LESCO's cur- million valued consumers. completed. IESCO Board of Directors and XENs, 18 Sub-divisional officers connections within minimum meter testing labs (M&T) and rent transmission lines and To control over-billing in IESCO Management are also con- (SDO's) are working. They are time, new transformer reclamation improved voltage will be pro- LESCO region, more than 38 sidering new policies regarding working day and night with their  Timely and error free mobile workshop vided to the consumers. technical constrains on the system million customers were registered welfare of IESCO employees. teams to complete all proposals meter reading, * 100% accurate mobile meter To improve the distribution net- of LESCO, out of which 301 (small on the LESCO system under new Islamabad Electric Supply i.e new village electrification,  Timely printing and delivery of reading work as well as to meet with con- and large) constrains were elimi- SMS service to keep users aware Company (IESCO) has 05 opera- MNA schemes etc. to complete electricity bills to consumers, * On line processing of new con- sumer's load demand, more than nated, and hoping that all obstacles of their meter reading details. tional circles them within the stipulated time.  Open door policies for better nection applications 3170 Distribution Transformers will be eliminated from LESCO sys- The LESCO's field formations i.e. Islamabad Circle 430759 For the construction of new relationships with consumers, * On line complaints registration were installed. Moreover, 41 Power tem till march 31, 2018. are working very hard for strong consumers, Rawalpindi Circle grid stations and for the installa-  Maximum proposal for new and timely rectification of com- Transformers of 20/26 MVA and 40 In the short run of April 2017 to and efficient power distribution 940810 consumers, Attock circle tion of new transmission lines, grid stations, installation of plaints MVA capacity have been installed October 2017, LESCO has worked system in the Region. As a cus- 540277 consumers, Jhelum Cir- GSC Directorate under the su- new HT/LT lines, * Bifurcation of Sub-divisions for on various grid stations. Similarly, on several 11kv feeders of above tomer-friendly company, we pro- cle 356885 consumers and Chak- pervision of PD GSC is working.  New electrifications, better services to consumers Bus Bars on 132kv grid stations are 400 Amp. power load, 66 new feed- vide secure and uninterrupted wal circle 499535 consumers of After the construction of  Minimum line loses, maximum * Sufficient availability of mate- being doubled/upgraded to provide ers were included in the system to power supply while maintaining different tariffs. Overall, IESCO grids and installation of trans- recovery by government and rial in stores better quality and standard power relieve 120 overloaded feeders. high quality standards so that our is providing services to almost mission lines GSC Directorate private consumers, * Strong measures against elec- supply to the consumers. In this re- Out of them 44 feeders have been customers get better facilities. 2,768,266 consumers. handovers the system to GSO  Availability of T&P items for tricity theft XIV The News, Special Report

PAK POWER:PROGRESS & WAY FORWARD Monday, March 5, 2018 FESCO: Striving for MEPCO: Enlightening lives ultan Electric The distribution company is adopt- Power Company Ltd ing new technologies in every depart- (MEPCO) is the ment. GIS mapping has been started better tomorrow largest distribution and though synergy Software MEPCO Incorporation 6.4% resulting in saving up to Rs 66 mil- company (DISCO) is planning for efficient distribution FESCO was incorporated as a non- lion ofM Pakistan, Providing best pos- system while through AMI Cell we are listed public limited company under the Zero Loadshedding Zone sible services to its more than observing our 40,000 AMR meters in- Companies Ordinance, 1984 on March 21, Loading Shedding Free Zone on 99% six million consumers in 13 dis- stalled on high-end consumers, grids 1998. Certificate of Commencement of feeders tricts of South Punjab. From and transformers and with Power Business was issued on March 26, 1998. New Connections Sahiwal to Sadiqabad, the com- Distribution Center (PDC) we are Company profile The numbers of new connections pro- pany’s total service area covers monitoring load management. FESCO service territory covers civil vided by FESCO during the year in all cat- 105,505 sq km, which is 48.5 The company has taken steps to districts viz Faisalabad, Jhang, Chiniot, egories are 135027. per cent of the total area of provide better facilities to its valued Toba Tek Singh, Bhakkar, Mianwali, Consumers Mobile Numbers Punjab. customers. A state-of-the-art cus- Khushab and Sargodha. FESCO jurisdic- Registration for SMS The total population in MEPCO’s tomer’s service centre has been estab- tion covers approximately 47,000 Sq. km Collection/ Registration of mobile jurisdiction is around 33.7 million lished at Regional Complaint Centre area of these districts. To serve the con- numbers data of 3.6 million consumers which is served through its 174 oper- in MEPCO’s headquarters. Now sumers in its area of responsibility, for sending SMS of meter reading to con- ation sub-divisions, 37 divisions and MEPCO is going to establish a call FESCO has been divided into various cat- sumers nine circles. Moreover, there are 50 centre which will provide required in- egories like Operation, Construction and Implementation Of Mobile Meter seats of National Assembly and 104 formation and complaints redressal Grid System Operation (GSO), Operation Reading seats of Provincial Assembly situated services to its valued customers. has been divided into Technical and Com- Issuance of bills with snapshots in all in the service area of MEPCO. Engr. Muhammad Akram Ch. MEPCO has started SMS service mercial wings. Construction wing has 138 sub divisions in all 8 districts. MEPCO was incorporated on May CEO MEPCO for its customers through these SMS two further bifurcations like construction Engr. Mujahid Islam Billah 14, 1998, under the Companies Ordi- MEPCO send current reading and of projects of 11KV and below network CEO FESCO Rehabilitation of Secondary Trans- nance, and the distribution license is 48,043 km. Average length of an then bill amount to customers. and 132KV and 66KV network. Its whole utility mission and Distribution System was issued by NEPRA on April 25, 11KV feeder is 56.82 km. From July 2013 to December 2017, manpower is busy day and night to serve ¥ Maintain top slot at Combined Effi- Up-gradation and Rehabilitation of ex- 2002. MEPCO has done tremendous MEPCO has installed 1.2 million new its 3.74 million customers. ciency Index isting Secondary Transmission and Distri- Under the dynamic leadership of work to strengthen its distribution connections. FESCO has 4 Operation Circles, 25 ¥ To maintain highest level of cus- bution System to handle growth of elec- its Chief Executive Officer Engr. system. As many as 09 132KV grid As for the recovery of receivables Operation Divisions, 138 Operation Sub tomer service at an optimal cost. tricity demand and provide Muhammad Akram Chaudhary, stations are brought into the system. during the last four and a half years, Divisions, and 01 Grid System Operation ¥ Continuous supply of power to end- un-interrupted electricity with improved MEPCO has transformed itself from i.e. Sahiwal-III, Bati Bangla, D.G MEPCO has been the best among all (GSO) Circle, 04 S.S&T Divisions and 01 consumers. voltage profile. It was done in all 8 dis- passive to an energetic, efficient and Khan-II, Man Kot, Kameer, Miran Pur, Discos. Percentage of MEPCO recov- P&I Division, 13 SST Sub Divisions and 4 Engagement of stakeholders tricts under the jurisdiction of FESCO by active company. The company has Mubarik Pur, Chunawala and 66 KV ery is 104 per cent while the company P&I Sub Divisions. Presently, there are * Initiated the implementation of inte- completing the following projects emerged as a growing and flourishing Unmanned Bakhsahn Khan with a has reduced 0.7 per cent of its T&G two Construction Directorates; one for grated reporting through own financial resources worth Disco in spite of all hurdles and seri- total cost of Rs 1876.8 millions. As losses and distribution line losses Development of 11KV and below network * Brought all stakeholders on board to Rs. 6342.117 million. ous issues. Its management, engi- many as 12 more grid stations are have been reduced to 0.5 per cent. projects and second for development of chalk out load shedding program a. Addition of 341 MVA capacity at neers and labourers are on the same near completion. Augmentation of 81 MEPCO has done excellent work 132 KV and 66 KV network of FESCO. An- * Online Complaint of Theft "Secondary Transmission" side through page and want to see the company as grid stations, 11 conversions and 36 against theft of electricity during other directorate which provides support * Arranged walk and seminar to create conversion of 05 Nos. 66 KV Grid Stations No.1 Disco of Pakistan. Results show extensions of grid stations have been these years. Around 1.5 million theft service to operation is Technical Services awareness of energy conservation among to 132 KV and Extension /Augmentation this spirit as MEPCO is achieving gov- completed at a cost of Rs 11,628 bil- cases were observed and charged de- which carries out meters testing and all stakeholders of 19 Power Transformers. ernment and NEPRA’s targets suc- lion. tection bills of amount Rs 6411 mil- checking. This directorate has its divi- * Engaged NEPRA on consumer disci- b. Addition of 206 MVA capacity in cessfully. lion from which MEPCO received Rs sional level setups at 1st Circle, 2nd Cir- pline Distribution System by adding 1029 Dis- MEPCO’s consumers’ profile MEPCO is working on energy 4578 million and 22251 FIRs were cle, Jhang, Sargodha and Mianwali. FESCO jurisdiction tribution Transformers. shows that it is serving 5.27 million loss reduction program and is tak- lodged against the stealers. Under the dynamic leadership of the FESCO jurisdictional map clearly c. Addition of 90.14 KM Secondary domestic customers, while there are ing the following steps: For preparation of upcoming sum- Chief Executive Officer (FESCO) Mu- shows that FESCO is neighbour to vari- Transmission and 340 KM in Distribution 0.52 million commercial consumers; • Construction of new grids and mer, MEPCO has replaced all defec- jahid Islam Billah, FESCO has become ous DISCOs such as LESCO, GEPCO, Line. 55,273 industrial, 81,315 agricultural up gradation of grids from 66KV to tive two phase transformers and aug- the one of the best distribution compa- IESCO, PESCO and MEPCO and has the and 463 bulk consumers. 132KV. mentation of 4694 distribution nies of the power sector. Top manage- supply sharing networks with these DIS- Village Electrification The company’s distribution system • Bifurcation of overloaded feed- transformers, 16,796 new transform- ment, engineers, officers and staff is on COs as well; Electrification of 1691 villages receives electricity from national grid ers. AMR metres are being installed ers installed. For speedy repair of one page to maintain this position in fu- Unit sold /Abadies/localities through its 130 grid stations with 287 on high-end consumers for monitor- damage transformers, 05 new trans- ture too. FESCO results show the spirit Net increase in sale of power of 851.56 Launching Of "Roshan Pakistan" Ap- power transformers having a capacity ing, meter reading through HHU is formers reclamation workshops i.e. and devotion of the staff towards achiev- MKWh from 6684.27 MKWh (Previous plication of 7,646 MVAs. It is connected under progress in the whole region, a Multan, Bahawalpur, Vehari, Rahim ing the targets set by NEPRA and Ministry Year) to 7535.83 MKWh (Present Year) Launching of "Roshan Pakistan" appli- through 4566 km transmission lines, panel of SDOs ATB is formed for Yar Khan and Sahiwal operation cir- of Water and Power. Recovery cation for load management, billing infor- of which 3589 km is 132KV and 977 checking of industrial, tube well and cle. Our vision Net increase in recovery from Rs 80 mation and theft reporting. km 66KV. high-end commercial connections. MEPCO has introduced Net Meter- To remain the best electricity distribu- billion to Rs 95 billion from previous to Commissioioning of Net Metering This electricity is supplied to con- • M&T formation, surveillance and ing Project for customers to play use- tion company among all public electric current year with the achievement of 15 Commissioning of Net Metering sumers through 159,052 distribution field formation teams are exercising ful role in generation of Solar Elec- utilities and to support sustainable eco- billion and the achievement of the target ERP Implementation in FESCO transformers which are installed on supervisory checks for reduction of tricity not for their own use but for nomic growth in FESCO jurisdiction. of 100% recovery FESCO has started implementing SAP 1295 11KV feeders. MEPCO has the theft. A special campaign has been national grid as well. Through this Our mission ERP ECC 6.0. FESCO is implementing Fi- largest distribution network as the started through M&T teams to detect Net Metering Project, consumers can ¥ To transform FESCO into a best per- Line Losses nance, Material management and Project length of high-tension (HT) lines is evidence of theft from removed me- sell their electricity to MEPCO under forming corporate electricity distribution Reduction in line losses from 6.5% to management, HRM, CRM and billing. 73,586 km and low-tension (LT) lines ters. prescribed policy. The News, Special Report XV

Monday, March 5, 2018 PAK POWER: PROGRESS & WAY FORWARD GEPCO is committed to deliver 24/7 safe, secure, accessible and reliable electric power supply ujranwala Electric Power Board is committed to protect rights of Company Ltd was incor- all stakeholders, while applying tactics of porated as an indepen- high transparency through an empow- dent company on the ju- ered Board of Directors. The interests of risdiction and network of the stakeholders including consumers the former Area Electric- are aligned with those of the Company's Gity Board in 1998 with a vision to be the through the implementation and moni- leading power distribution company and toring of set objectives. seeking to improve the quality of life of During financial year 2017-18 upto its consumers/citizens. Its geographical January 2018, GEPCO has managed to jurisdiction encompasses Gujranwala. maintain single digit distribution line Hafizabad, Sialkot, Narowal, Gujrat and losses (i.e 8.52%) with 100% recovery Mandi Bahauddin districts. against billing in addition to installation Being one of the leading power distri- of about 104800 new connections of dif- bution companies, it is committed to de- ferent types (i.e. domestic, commercial, liver 24/7 Safe, Secure, Accessible and industrial, agricultural and etc.). Its cus- Reliable Electric Power supply to all tomer-friendly culture encourages its val- doorsteps in its geographical jurisdiction ued customers/common citizens to give in a cost effective and efficient manner, Engineer Muhammad Zahid Saleem their forthright feedback for continuous through continuous improvement of its Chief Executive Officer improvement in customer services and

During the financial year 2017-18, GEPCO has maintained single digit distribution line losses (i.e.8.52%) with 100% recovery against billing distribution network by optimally em- other company affairs. ploying technological, human and organ- GEPCO also takes the responsibility isational resources, best practices, per- In the year 2017- of the business of purchasing, importing, formance standards and high ethical transforming, converting, distributing, values. The business and affairs of the supplying, exporting and dealing in elec- Company are managed under the super- 18 GEPCO has tricity and all other forms of energy and vision of the Board of Directors nomi- products or services associated. nated by the Government of Pakistan. It installed about By the last decade or so Pakistan is has about 3.2 million connections and suffering from the dilemma of energy the revenue for the fiscal year 2016-17 crises. That is why GEPCO has become was approximately Rs 103.308 billion. 104800 new increasingly active in anti pilferage cam- The Board of GEPCO is fervent to en- paigns with continuous surveillance as sure the highest standards of Corporate connections of well as promoting conservation of our Governance at all levels and is steadfast national resources and has set the bench- to promote transparency in reporting in- different types mark of efficiently using electricity and formation about the Company. GEPCO's all other forms of energy.

USAID Pakistan: energy fact sheet ergy projects. This partnership aims to back at least $88 mil- lion in financing for the devel- opment of the energy sector in Pakistan. Additionally, the Gov- ernment of Pakistan and key private sector stakeholders are working to promote policy re- forms to help enable private sector investment. Load management USAID funded the installa- tion of automatic meter read- ing technology to send real- time data to power distribution control centers. These centres can now regulate the flow of electricity, thereby reducing unscheduled power outages for both residential customers and Pakistani industry.

USAID and the Government Satpara Dam in Gilgit Baltistan of Pakistan are collaborating to and Gomal Zam Dam in South help Pakistan meet growing en- Waziristan added 35 MW of ergy demands and alleviate its generation capacity and also energy crisis. USAID has sup- helped mitigate floods, store ported Pakistan's infrastruc- water for irrigation, and pro- ture and operational improve- vided millions of gallons of ments, and has promoted water per day. The rehabilita- policy reforms to help the en- tion of Mangla Dam is cur- ergy sector function more effi- rently in progress. ciently and sustainably. Transmission improve- Our impact ments: * Nearly 36 million Pakista- By repairing and replacing nis have benefited from aging equipment such as trans- USAID's efforts since 2011 to formers, circuit breakers, cool- add 3042 megawatts of electric- ing fans and installing new ity to the national grid. This transmission lines and sub-sta- total includes 1,013 megawatts tions. USAID programs have in- of generation capacity from creased electric transmission new and rehabilitated hydro capacity by 1,817 MW. and thermal power plants, and Distribution to cus- 2,029 megawatts of transmis- tomers: USAID has worked sion and distribution capacity. with Pakistan's power distribu- * Customers are receiving tion companies to improve more accurate energy bills as a management systems, upgrade result of USAID's efforts to in- equipment, and performance stall or repair over 250,000 maintenance of the power dis- electricity metres. tribution network. These im- Improving the power sys- provements recovered 212 tem megawatts of distribution ca- pacity and helped distribution Generation of electricity: companies recover over $429 USAID-funded renovations of million in revenues. Tarbela Dam in Khyber Private sector engage- Pakhtunkhwa, Jamshoro and ment Guddu thermal power plants in To increase private sector Sindh, and Muzaffargarh ther- engagement in the energy sec- mal power plant in Punjab pro- tor, USAID has partnered with vided 978 MW of new genera- five local banks to provide a tion capacity. Additionally, partial loan guarantee for en- XVI The News, Special Report

PAK POWER: PROGRESS & WAY FORWARD Monday, March 5, 2018 CSAIL and its role in Power Sector of Pakistan & CPEC

Qin Guobin, CEO CSAIL

1. Introduction of CSAIL China Three Gorges South Asia Investment Limited (CSAIL) is an investment holding company formed by China Three Gorges Corporation (CTG), which is a state-owned Chinese Power Com- pany and one of the largest power companies in the world. CTG owns and operates multi-stage hydro, Panoramic view of 720 Karot Hydropower Project solar and wind power generation projects in China and globally, with of around 2,700 MW and invest- Pakistan under CPEC Province, Pakistan. The Project has istan are keen for implementation Project cated on River Jhelum in Azad the cumulative installed capacity of ment of around US$ 6 Billion. CSAIL is currently developing been listed as a “Prioritized Pro- of the Project on a fast track basis. Kohala Hydro Company (Pvt.) Jammu and Kashmir. The Project over 119 GW and an annual elec- One of the projects of CSAIL i.e. the following four (04) power pro- ject” under the China-Pakistan Eco- The project is currently under con- Ltd. (KHCL), a subsidiary of CSAIL, has been listed as an “Actively Pro- tricity generation of 262 TWh. CTG 49.5 MW Three Gorges First Wind jects in Pakistan, which are under nomic Corridor (CPEC) and is also struction with expected Commer- is developing 1124 MW Kohala Hy- moted Project” in the CPEC since also owns 22,500 MW Three Gorges Power Project located at Jhimpir, CPEC: a “Key Project” as part of “One cial Operation by Dec 2021. dropower Project with an expected August, 2014. Currently, it is under Dam, the World’s largest hydroelec- Sindh is already operational since • 720 MW Karot Hydro Power Belt, One Road” initiative. Both annual energy generation of 5,149 Financial Close stage. tric power plant and is currently 2014 and is providing reliable Project Governments of China and Pak- • 1124 MW Kohala Hydro Power GWh on a BOOT basis to be lo- developing many mega projects in power to the National Grid of Pak- Karot Power Company (Pvt.) • 49.5 MW Three Gorges Sec- Pakistan and other parts of the istan. Moreover, CSAIL is also un- Ltd. (KPCL), a subsidiary of CSAIL, ond (TGS) and 49.5 MW Three World. CTG’s international opera- dertaking Feasibility Study for de- is developing 720 MW Karot Hy- Gorges Third (TGT) Wind Power tions cover Africa, Asia, Eurasia velopment of Pakistan’s first ever dropower Project with an average Projects and the Americas. 100 MW Solar PV Grid Hybrid annual energy output of 3206 GWh TGS and TGT Wind Power In Pakistan, CSAIL is develop- Power Project at Jhimpir, Sindh. on a Build, Own, Operate & Trans- Projects, located at Jhimpir, ing a portfolio of renewable power fer (BOOT) basis at Karot Village, Sindh, 90 km west from Karachi, projects with a cumulative capacity 2. CSAIL’s Power Projects in District Rawalpindi, Punjab are being developed by Three Gorges Second Wind Farm Pak- istan Limited (TGS) and Three Sr. No. Project Name Capacity Targeted Progress / Status Gorges Third Wind Farm Pakistan (MW) Completion (Pvt.) Limited (TGT) respectively, which are both subsidiaries of 1 First Wind 49.5 Achieved Commissioned CSAIL. These projects are being 2 Second & Third Wind 99 May-18 Construction ongoing developed on a Build, Own & Op- erate (BOO) basis and shall have 3 Solar PV Grid Hybrid 100 2020 Feasibility Study under an average annual energy output progress. of 286.6 GWh. These projects 4 Karot HPP 720 2021 Construction ongoing have been listed as “Actively Pro- moted Projects” in the CPEC. The 5 Kohala HPP 1,124 2024 EPC Stage Tariff petition construction activities of these submitted projects are progressing satisfac- 6 Mahl HPP 640 2025 Feasibility Study stage torily and these are expected to Tariff petition submitted achieve Commercial Operation by Total 2,732.5 Jun 2018.