$2.4bn Kohala hydropower deal finalised

[VCheng]

Around 12K MGW, I mentioned that in my previous post

The installed capacity is over 21,000 MW Sir.

 

[syedali73]

In worst case scenario Pakistan will stop using oil and replace it with cheaper options.

No she wont and the reason is, expensive production suits investors and those who make money in such dealings i.e. the government. A cost of 7.5 cent or 75 cents/unit does not affect the government, but common people and our governments are not in business of giving relief to the commoners. New housing societies need to have dedicated power generation units using alternative means such as wind and solar wherever possible. That is the only way of ending (to some extent) the hegemony of the government on power tariff.

 

[Kabira]

The installed capacity is over 21,000 MW Sir.

But it can't handle load anywhere near that.

 

[VCheng]

But it can't handle load anywhere near that.

The power distribution network is the problem Sir, not the generating side.

 

[syedali73]

But it can't handle load anywhere near that.

That is the point, isn't it? We have that much installed capacity, why going for more without developing a robust distribution system? You can have as many generation units but they'll not add anything in the gird if the grid is not ready to take up the load. Why this 2.4bn deal not signed for the improvement of the grid? Because there is not as much commission and publicity in it.

 

[Kabira]

The power distribution network is the problem Sir, not the generating side.

Both are problems at the moment.

That is the point, isn't it? We have that much installed capacity, why going for more without developing a robust distribution system? You can have as many generation units but they'll not add anything in the gird if the grid is not ready to take up the load. Why this 2.4bn deal not signed for the improvement of the grid? Because there is not as much commission and publicity in it.

First of all this dam will be completed in 2023, long way off. And i am sure gov is investing in distribution system as well.

 

[Green Arrow]

For first 12 years its 8.9 cent, after that 5.1 cent for 18 years.

In worst case scenario Pakistan will stop using oil and replace it with cheaper options.

We should also go for solor and wind energy as well

 

[Kabira]

We should also go for solor and wind energy as well

Both are expensive but still better then oil.

 

[Green Arrow]

Both are expensive but still better then oil.

I agree. We need to explore all options including nuclear. We just cant rely solely on oil

 

[Chak Bamu]

The cost of adding new capacity is still quite high, relative to the buying power of the people who need it. How does one resolve this issue? The same basic imbalance remains, no matter how you run the numbers.

Not really. It all depends on ROI, which in turn depends upon the feasibility of the project. If it is there, as is the case in matter relating to the present thread, investors will come and invest. Coal-based and hydro-based power stations have the desirable economies for investors to get decent ROI. Its just that in our case, everybody knows that we are desperate and they are charging accordingly. A few people are ready to make a lot of money off Pakistan's energy hunger.

Our problem is with lack of foresight and corrupt leaders. Coal-powered stations could have been constructed a decade ago.

 

[VCheng]

Not really. It all depends on ROI, which in turn depends upon the feasibility of the project. If it is there, as is the case in matter relating to the present thread, investors will come and invest. Coal-based and hydro-based power stations have the desirable economies for investors to get decent ROI. Its just that in our case, everybody knows that we are desperate and they are charging accordingly. A few people are ready to make a lot of money off Pakistan's energy hunger.

Our problem is with lack of foresight and corrupt leaders. Coal-powered stations could have been constructed a decade ago.

Regardless of how one orders the list of problems in terms of their impact, the present and future remains quite dark for the country (pun intended).

 

[Shahmir]

I dont trust Pakistani officials, govt and news...we need to hear it from Chinese otherwise its just all paper projects.

Me too, I have lost confidence in the words of pakistani government and media, the verification from chinese sources is indeed necessary.

 

[Shahmir]

NAWAZ SHARIF should build KALABAGH DAM tht will b THE BIGGEST POLITICAL VICTORY OF NAWAZ SHARIF nd will make NAWAZ SHARIF get ELECTED in NEXT ELECTIONS AS WELL BY BIG NUMBERS if he BUILTS KALABAGH DAM PEOPLES PARTY IS ALSO WITH NAWAZ SHARIF TEHREEK E INSAF SUPPORTS KALABAGH DAM BALOCHISTAN ALSO SUPPORTS KALABAGH DAM OUT OF THE 4 PROVINCES 3 PROVINCES SUPPORT KALABAGH DAM only PEOPLES PARTY IS OPPOSED BUT THIS TIME PEOPLES PARTY IS WITH NAWAZ SHARIF so it IS A VERY GOOD OPPORTUNITY FOR NAWAZ SHARIF 2 MAKE KALABAGH DAM ND ENSURE HIS VICTORY IN NEXT ELECTIONS AS WELL. HISTORY TELLS US WHOEVER OPPOSED KALABAGH DAM HAS FAILED IN PAKISTANI POLITICS just LIKE PEOPLES PARTY ND ANP PEOPLES PARTY NOW REDUCED till SINDH ND ANP WIPED OUT FROM NWFP PROVINCE. SO NAWAZ SHARIF should hurry up ND BUILD KALABAGH DAM AS IT WUD ENSURE NAWAZ SHARIF NEXT GOVERNMENT ALSO.

Damn with the kalabagh dam, this dam will never be constructed, people need to move on.

 

[metalfalcon]

Damn with the kalabagh dam, this dam will never be constructed, people need to move on.

OK Lets Forget about Kalabagh Dam its DAMN Controversial and Political Ego Issue but Govt of Pakistan can build other dams which are not controversial, Pakistan needs to Build More and More Dams and use them for both water storage and Hydro electricity production. Dams can protect Pakistan from Yearly Flood epidemic.

 

[Chak Bamu]

NAWAZ SHARIF should build KALABAGH DAM tht will b THE BIGGEST POLITICAL VICTORY OF NAWAZ SHARIF nd will make NAWAZ SHARIF get ELECTED in NEXT ELECTIONS AS WELL BY BIG NUMBERS if he BUILTS KALABAGH DAM PEOPLES PARTY IS ALSO WITH NAWAZ SHARIF TEHREEK E INSAF SUPPORTS KALABAGH DAM BALOCHISTAN ALSO SUPPORTS KALABAGH DAM OUT OF THE 4 PROVINCES 3 PROVINCES SUPPORT KALABAGH DAM only PEOPLES PARTY IS OPPOSED BUT THIS TIME PEOPLES PARTY IS WITH NAWAZ SHARIF so it IS A VERY GOOD OPPORTUNITY FOR NAWAZ SHARIF 2 MAKE KALABAGH DAM ND ENSURE HIS VICTORY IN NEXT ELECTIONS AS WELL. HISTORY TELLS US WHOEVER OPPOSED KALABAGH DAM HAS FAILED IN PAKISTANI POLITICS just LIKE PEOPLES PARTY ND ANP PEOPLES PARTY NOW REDUCED till SINDH ND ANP WIPED OUT FROM NWFP PROVINCE. SO NAWAZ SHARIF should hurry up ND BUILD KALABAGH DAM AS IT WUD ENSURE NAWAZ SHARIF NEXT GOVERNMENT ALSO.

KALABAGH DAM ND BHASHA DAM should b built simultaneously as it wud increase PAKISTANS AGRICULTURAL OUTPUT by 500% nd also reduce chances of FLOODS as most of the FLOOD ND RAINY WATERS will b stored by KALABAGH ND BHASHA DAM.

Correct your typing, spelling, and punctuation.

G
UR a false flagger nd a enemy of PAKISTAN probably an indian with PAKISTANI FLAG. LONG LIVE KALABAGH DAM

Stop blaming other posters because you can not understand logic. More such posts will get you banned.