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Record Water Availability in Dams which is good omen for Agriculture and Hdropower
#MoreWater #MoreFood #MoreEnergy
Courtesy: WAPDA
#MoreWater #MoreFood #MoreEnergy
Courtesy: WAPDA
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After 450 days of work, the No.2 drainage corridor of SK Hydropower Station was completed with high-standards.
SK hydropower station is one of the priority projects under CPEC. Once completed, it will make up 20% of the power gap in Pakistan.
SK hydropower station is one of the priority projects under CPEC. Once completed, it will make up 20% of the power gap in Pakistan.
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32.5MW Attabad hydropower project..
Chairman WAPDA along with General Manager Hydro planning visited Attabad Lake HPP site and observed the Geological Investigations carried out by Drilling Division WAPDA.
The project is located on the right bank of the Hunza River, towards downstream end of Attabad Lake developed as a result of massive landslide approximately 21km long and 120m deep.
Chairman WAPDA along with General Manager Hydro planning visited Attabad Lake HPP site and observed the Geological Investigations carried out by Drilling Division WAPDA.
The project is located on the right bank of the Hunza River, towards downstream end of Attabad Lake developed as a result of massive landslide approximately 21km long and 120m deep.
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On September 23, the top heading of the diversion tunnel A at DASU Hydropower Project was successfully breakthrough. This is another important milestone in the construction of the project after the diversion tunnel no. B was completed.
Two diversion tunnels with extra-large cross-sections has been designed. The D-shaped tunnels have 24.4 m width and 27.2 m height, and the total length is 2,765 meters.
Two diversion tunnels with extra-large cross-sections has been designed. The D-shaped tunnels have 24.4 m width and 27.2 m height, and the total length is 2,765 meters.
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Wapda chief urges more hydel power generation
Lt Gen (retd) Muzammil tells ICCI more dam being built to improve country’s water storage capacity
September 28, 2020
PHOTO: REUTERS
ISLAMABAD: Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) Chairman Lt Gen (retd) Muzammil Hussain said on Monday that the share of hydroelectric power in the total energy mix would be increased to 50% over the next 30 years to provide affordable energy to the consumers.
Addressing the business community during a visit to the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), he said that Wapda was working on improving water storage capacity of the country by building more dams.
He said that the share of hydel power in the total power generation would be increased to 50% by 2050. “This will boost business activities and the economy will grow faster,” the Wapda chairman told the business community.
On the occasion, he gave a presentation to the business community on the construction of Diamer Bhasha, Dasu, Mohmand and other dams. He praised the business community for “driving the economy” despite the high cost of electricity.
The Wapda chairman said that the average storage capacity of water in the world was 40% but in Pakistan it was less than 10%. “Wapda is working on improving the water storage capacity by building more dams,” he added.
“The Diamer Bhasha dam has created many new business opportunities, especially for steel, cement, transport and other sectors. Therefore, the business community should take full advantage of these opportunities to promote their businesses.”
Lt Gen (retd) Muzammil opposed the decision to split Wapda, saying that it affected coordination in the decision-making in the power sector and promoted circular debt. However, he added, the government was taking the matter seriously and he expected some good decisions would come.
He said that Wapda persuaded the government to hold negotiations with Independent Power Producers (IPPs), adding that if new agreement with the IPPs was implemented, it would save Rs700-800 billion annually.
Speaking on the occasion, ICCI President Muhammad Ahmad Waheed appreciated the efforts of the Wapda chairman for focusing on building more dams and generating hydel power. “These efforts will reduce the cost of doing business in the country and increase business activities,” he said.
Waheed emphasised that cheap power generation was essential to promote of business and investment. He also commended Wapda for achieving stable ratings from three agencies, describing them “a great achievement of the organisation”.
Founder Group Chairman Mian Akram Farid, in his speech, said that the activities of the manufacturing sector were affected by the high cost of electricity. Therefore, he stressed that more attention should be paid to hydel power to reduce the production costs.
He said that 250 sites had been identified for setting up small power plants in Pakistan but the process of awarding licences was not fair. He also called for improving the performances of the distribution companies (Dsicos) and a review of the fuel adjustment charges system.
On the occasion Senior ICCI Vice President Tahir Abbasi thanked the Wapda chairman for visiting the chamber offices and giving a detailed presentation to the business community.
Lt Gen (retd) Muzammil tells ICCI more dam being built to improve country’s water storage capacity
September 28, 2020
PHOTO: REUTERS
ISLAMABAD: Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) Chairman Lt Gen (retd) Muzammil Hussain said on Monday that the share of hydroelectric power in the total energy mix would be increased to 50% over the next 30 years to provide affordable energy to the consumers.
Addressing the business community during a visit to the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), he said that Wapda was working on improving water storage capacity of the country by building more dams.
He said that the share of hydel power in the total power generation would be increased to 50% by 2050. “This will boost business activities and the economy will grow faster,” the Wapda chairman told the business community.
On the occasion, he gave a presentation to the business community on the construction of Diamer Bhasha, Dasu, Mohmand and other dams. He praised the business community for “driving the economy” despite the high cost of electricity.
The Wapda chairman said that the average storage capacity of water in the world was 40% but in Pakistan it was less than 10%. “Wapda is working on improving the water storage capacity by building more dams,” he added.
“The Diamer Bhasha dam has created many new business opportunities, especially for steel, cement, transport and other sectors. Therefore, the business community should take full advantage of these opportunities to promote their businesses.”
Lt Gen (retd) Muzammil opposed the decision to split Wapda, saying that it affected coordination in the decision-making in the power sector and promoted circular debt. However, he added, the government was taking the matter seriously and he expected some good decisions would come.
He said that Wapda persuaded the government to hold negotiations with Independent Power Producers (IPPs), adding that if new agreement with the IPPs was implemented, it would save Rs700-800 billion annually.
Speaking on the occasion, ICCI President Muhammad Ahmad Waheed appreciated the efforts of the Wapda chairman for focusing on building more dams and generating hydel power. “These efforts will reduce the cost of doing business in the country and increase business activities,” he said.
Waheed emphasised that cheap power generation was essential to promote of business and investment. He also commended Wapda for achieving stable ratings from three agencies, describing them “a great achievement of the organisation”.
Founder Group Chairman Mian Akram Farid, in his speech, said that the activities of the manufacturing sector were affected by the high cost of electricity. Therefore, he stressed that more attention should be paid to hydel power to reduce the production costs.
He said that 250 sites had been identified for setting up small power plants in Pakistan but the process of awarding licences was not fair. He also called for improving the performances of the distribution companies (Dsicos) and a review of the fuel adjustment charges system.
On the occasion Senior ICCI Vice President Tahir Abbasi thanked the Wapda chairman for visiting the chamber offices and giving a detailed presentation to the business community.
Work on mega hydropower projects underway to overcome energy crisis, KP CM says
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mahmood Khan, while stressing the need of optimum utilization of hydropower potential of the province, has said that the provincial government is working on a number of mega hydropower projects to overcome energy crisis.
Chairing a performance review meeting of the Energy and Power Department held on Saturday, the CM said that upon completion, these projects would not only help overcome the energy crisis in the province, but would also give impetus to industrial and economic activities and help create new employment opportunities in the province.
Briefing the meeting about the progress made so far on various developmental projects of the department, the committee was informed that 94pc work on Jabori Hydropower Project, Mansehra, had been completed while the remaining work would be completed by the end of this year.
The project, on completion, will generate more than 71GW electricity per annum. Similarly, 88pc work on Karora Hydropower Project, Shangla, had been completed and the remaining work would be completed by January next year, and the project will have a power generating capacity of 72GW electricity per annum.
It was further informed that 85pc work had been completed on 40MW Kotu Hydropower Project, Lower Dir, whereas physical progress on 84MW Matiltan Hydropower Project is 47pc.
The meeting was told that the Executive Committee of National Economic Council had accorded approval to 157MW Madayan and 88MG Gabral Hydropower Projects to be executed under the Khyber Pakhtinkhwa Hydropower and Renewable Energy Programme. Work on 300MW Balakot Hydropower Project will be started next year, the meeting was informed.
Expressing his satisfaction on the overall performance of the department, Mehmood Khan directed the high ups of the department for result oriented steps to ensure timely completion of all the ongoing projects and to ensure progress on the new projects as per the given timelines.
It was told that the newly established Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Transmission and Grid System Company had been formally registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP). The company has been set up with the aim to have a separate and independent transmission and grid infrastructure of the provincial government for the supply of locally produced electricity to the local industries, Special Economic Zones, and other commercial consumers on incentivized rates.
Regarding the micro hydel power projects it was apprised that in the first phase 307 projects had been completed in 11 districts of the province having a total production capacity of 25000 Kilowatt whereas 672 micro hydel power projects would be started in the second phase.
With regard to the solarization programme of the department, it was informed that 300 mosques had been solarized in the newly merged districts, and work has been started on the solarization of 4,000 more mosques in the province. Tenders have also been issued for the solarization of 8,000 schools and 187 Basic Health Units across the province.
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PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mahmood Khan, while stressing the need of optimum utilization of hydropower potential of the province, has said that the provincial government is working on a number of mega hydropower projects to overcome energy crisis.
Chairing a performance review meeting of the Energy and Power Department held on Saturday, the CM said that upon completion, these projects would not only help overcome the energy crisis in the province, but would also give impetus to industrial and economic activities and help create new employment opportunities in the province.
Briefing the meeting about the progress made so far on various developmental projects of the department, the committee was informed that 94pc work on Jabori Hydropower Project, Mansehra, had been completed while the remaining work would be completed by the end of this year.
The project, on completion, will generate more than 71GW electricity per annum. Similarly, 88pc work on Karora Hydropower Project, Shangla, had been completed and the remaining work would be completed by January next year, and the project will have a power generating capacity of 72GW electricity per annum.
It was further informed that 85pc work had been completed on 40MW Kotu Hydropower Project, Lower Dir, whereas physical progress on 84MW Matiltan Hydropower Project is 47pc.
The meeting was told that the Executive Committee of National Economic Council had accorded approval to 157MW Madayan and 88MG Gabral Hydropower Projects to be executed under the Khyber Pakhtinkhwa Hydropower and Renewable Energy Programme. Work on 300MW Balakot Hydropower Project will be started next year, the meeting was informed.
Expressing his satisfaction on the overall performance of the department, Mehmood Khan directed the high ups of the department for result oriented steps to ensure timely completion of all the ongoing projects and to ensure progress on the new projects as per the given timelines.
It was told that the newly established Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Transmission and Grid System Company had been formally registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP). The company has been set up with the aim to have a separate and independent transmission and grid infrastructure of the provincial government for the supply of locally produced electricity to the local industries, Special Economic Zones, and other commercial consumers on incentivized rates.
Regarding the micro hydel power projects it was apprised that in the first phase 307 projects had been completed in 11 districts of the province having a total production capacity of 25000 Kilowatt whereas 672 micro hydel power projects would be started in the second phase.
With regard to the solarization programme of the department, it was informed that 300 mosques had been solarized in the newly merged districts, and work has been started on the solarization of 4,000 more mosques in the province. Tenders have also been issued for the solarization of 8,000 schools and 187 Basic Health Units across the province.
Work on mega hydropower projects underway to overcome energy crisis, KP CM says
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mahmood Khan, while stressing the need of optimum utilization of hydropower potential of the province, has said that the provincial government is working on
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Gilgit-Baltistan Signs Its First Ever Public-Private Partnership Project
In a historic move, the Gilgit Baltistan government signed its first public-private partnership (PPP) deal with Industrial Promotion Services Company NPak, a commercial arm of AKDN, to build the first river power project in Gilgit Baltistan (GB), a 2.8 MW project in Hunza.
Talking to the media, the Advisor Finance government of Gilgit Baltistan Waqar Abbas Mondoq said that private sector engagement is pivotal for the development in Gilgit Baltistan. This is the first run of the river project in GB, and if it succeeds, the government will replicate future projects on the same model.
Gilgit-Baltistan has the potential to produce more than 45,000 megawatts of hydroelectricity. Pakistan’s total electricity demand from both residential and industrial is 25,000 MW. If the hydropower potential of GB is realized, it will not only meet all requirements of the country but put Pakistan in a position to export electricity to neighboring countries.
This milestone will unlock the massive opportunities available in this region. Through the private sector-led growth model, the Gilgit Baltistan government will facilitate private sector investments in the region. Due to no legal cover for private sector investments, Gilgit Baltistan so far did not have any large scale investments. PPP will now provide a legal framework and facilitate large-scale investment in the region.
Gilgit Baltistan is currently relying on a 100 percent federal grant. The rollout of PPP will strengthen the revenue base of the GB government as well as reduce its dependency and burden on the federal government budget. The Advisor Finance further added that a significant number of investments will be routed to the region through PPP mode in tourism and other sectors.
In a historic move, the Gilgit Baltistan government signed its first public-private partnership (PPP) deal with Industrial Promotion Services Company NPak, a commercial arm of AKDN, to build the first river power project in Gilgit Baltistan (GB), a 2.8 MW project in Hunza.
Talking to the media, the Advisor Finance government of Gilgit Baltistan Waqar Abbas Mondoq said that private sector engagement is pivotal for the development in Gilgit Baltistan. This is the first run of the river project in GB, and if it succeeds, the government will replicate future projects on the same model.
Gilgit-Baltistan has the potential to produce more than 45,000 megawatts of hydroelectricity. Pakistan’s total electricity demand from both residential and industrial is 25,000 MW. If the hydropower potential of GB is realized, it will not only meet all requirements of the country but put Pakistan in a position to export electricity to neighboring countries.
This milestone will unlock the massive opportunities available in this region. Through the private sector-led growth model, the Gilgit Baltistan government will facilitate private sector investments in the region. Due to no legal cover for private sector investments, Gilgit Baltistan so far did not have any large scale investments. PPP will now provide a legal framework and facilitate large-scale investment in the region.
Gilgit Baltistan is currently relying on a 100 percent federal grant. The rollout of PPP will strengthen the revenue base of the GB government as well as reduce its dependency and burden on the federal government budget. The Advisor Finance further added that a significant number of investments will be routed to the region through PPP mode in tourism and other sectors.
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GB should be made a province and given funds from FC award like other provinces
its autonomy would mean work on such local projects will also increase in size and pace
