Muhammad Omar
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Both units of Sahiwal Power Project (2x660) become operational today- producing 1320MW of energy at Rs. 8 per unit
"The commissioning of 1320 MW Sahiwal Coal Power Plant represents the fulfillment of a dream. The idea of putting together such a mega coal-fired power plant seemed ambitious with no prior experience of such an undertaking at our end.... When an agreement to set up a power plant was principally reached, at our behest and request, our Chinese friends committed to the completion of the project by December 2017... There you are today on this epoch-making day wherein the whole project has been commissioned six months ahead of its scheduled date of completion... The fastest construction of the project in just 22 months, allow me to repeat 22 months only, has set a world record for completion of a similar project anywhere in the world including China... Sahiwal Coal Power Project is the flagship and first mega power project of the CPEC. It has set a precedent for not only other CPEC projects here but also regionally as well. It has set the pace, the tone and quality standards. It has set a tradition of healthy competition.
How was this rare feat achieved? How was history made? How do you resolve this riddle that has stunned our friends and foes alike?
In my understanding, there are two main reasons: the transparency and strong commitment of the leadership and unconditional support and excellent cooperation of our Chinese brothers and friends." - said the Chief Minister Punjab at the inaugural ceremony of fully functional Sahiwal power project.
"The commissioning of 1320 MW Sahiwal Coal Power Plant represents the fulfillment of a dream. The idea of putting together such a mega coal-fired power plant seemed ambitious with no prior experience of such an undertaking at our end.... When an agreement to set up a power plant was principally reached, at our behest and request, our Chinese friends committed to the completion of the project by December 2017... There you are today on this epoch-making day wherein the whole project has been commissioned six months ahead of its scheduled date of completion... The fastest construction of the project in just 22 months, allow me to repeat 22 months only, has set a world record for completion of a similar project anywhere in the world including China... Sahiwal Coal Power Project is the flagship and first mega power project of the CPEC. It has set a precedent for not only other CPEC projects here but also regionally as well. It has set the pace, the tone and quality standards. It has set a tradition of healthy competition.
How was this rare feat achieved? How was history made? How do you resolve this riddle that has stunned our friends and foes alike?
In my understanding, there are two main reasons: the transparency and strong commitment of the leadership and unconditional support and excellent cooperation of our Chinese brothers and friends." - said the Chief Minister Punjab at the inaugural ceremony of fully functional Sahiwal power project.
