Directs contractors to implement execution plan for project’s completion as per schedule Chairman WAPDA Engr Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (Retd) visited the Mohmand Dam Project to review construction progress on different key sites. He had a detailed visit of the inlets and outlets of the three diversion tunnels, the powerhouse, and the spillway. The GM/PD…
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has reserved judgment on a proposal by K-Electric (KE) to increase electricity rates by up to Rs 18 per unit over nine months, citing fuel adjustments. KE’s application seeks to raise rates to Rs 18.86 per unit from July 2023 to March 2024, potentially affecting consumers by Rs…
National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has taken a notice of load shedding during Exams. It has come to the notice of NEPRA, through various channels including print media, electronic media, and complaints received by NEPRA, that during exam sessions, distribution companies have been carrying out load shedding. This practice has caused significant disruptions for…
Islamabad: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved a merger in the thermal power sector. The approved transaction entails the acquisition of 20.97% shareholding of M/s. Orient Power Company (Private) Limited (OPCOL) by M/s. Whistler Enterprises (Private) Limited (WEL). M/s. Whistler Enterprises (Private) Limited, a recently incorporated private limited company under the Laws of…
The Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) announced that the completion of KE’s 220 kV Dhabeji Grid Station and the NTDC transmission line will alleviate power curtailment issues faced by existing wind projects. Wind Independent Power Producers (WIPPs) highlighted to the government that operational wind projects have been experiencing increasing curtailments, primarily due to low…
A study has suggested to conduct due diligence of plans to build dams while keeping in view of the alternate resources of generating electricity to avoid issues of displacement of local communities. According to press release, the event, organized jointly by ZiZAK, a private consultancy firm headed by Dr Abbas, and Policy Research Institute for…
Chinese government and Independent Power Plants (IPPs) working under CPEC have refused to accept amended revolving account amid rising circular debt. Overdues of CPEC IPPs have exceeded Rs 500 billion, posing a significant obstacle to achieving financial closure for the 1124 MW Kohala and 700 MW Azad Pattan Hydro Power Projects. The power division informed…