PML-N to add 2000MW by resuming work on abandoned power plants

[A.Rafay]

If Nawaz really care about power outages and shortage of not only electricity but water too he should start construction of kalabagh dam immediately.

 

[Jungibaaz]

If Nawaz really care about power outages and shortage of not only electricity but water too he should start construction of kalabagh dam immediately.

I was of the opinion that if any of those old timers cared about power outages, they'd step down and let someone competent and honest have the job.

Anyway, lets see what he does.
People are going to be very critical of him in the next 5 years, many times more critical than his previous terms.

 

[SBD-3]

If Nawaz really care about power outages and shortage of not only electricity but water too he should start construction of kalabagh dam immediately.

KBD is a done deal. NS will not touch it. Even PTI can't openly support KBD. Though Mahmood ur rashid has said it will but even in PPP and PML-N we have seen divergence on KBD. While the leadership in Punjab would favorit, the leadership in Sindh would oppose it. We can move forward once someone from KPK actually favors KBD. But that would have to come at the cost of anti KBD vote bank.

I was of the opinion that if any of those old timers cared about power outages, they'd step down and let someone competent and honest have the job.

Anyway, lets see what he does.
People are going to be very critical of him in the next 5 years, many times more critical than his previous terms.

Yeah, especially on def.pk even if he summons the treasures of earth to surface.

 

[arushbhai]

You will see a noticeable change in loadshedding starting from next month. The government is serious about resolving this issue once and for all. Their own stakes are at risk if they dont put an end to this loadshedding. The amount of mess that musharaf and than zardari created, 5 years seem like a very short period for NS to resolve all these issues. Corruption, terrorism, armys influence in everything, economy, poor law and order and so much more.

 

[Cyberian]

Has the work started on the abandoned plants?

0001/1,826

Third Time Prime Minister
June 5, 2013 - June 5, 2018 = 1,826 Days​

 

[arushbhai]

Has the work started on the abandoned plants?

0001/1,826

Third Time Prime Minister
June 5, 2013 - June 5, 2018 = 1,826 Days​

I dont consider nawaz sharif a prime minister for the 3rd time. Two of his previous terms were cut short by rogue organizations such as pak army and establishments. If NS completes his 5 year term, thats when it counts as 1 full term.

 

[Nishan_101]

Pakistan Muslim League –Nawaz is set to add 2000MW electricity to the national grid in the next nine months by resuming work on two abandoned power projects.

According to details by a senior PML-N leader, this is one part of the strategy to meet the power shortage plaguing the country. “Shahbaz Sharif is engaged in negotiations with a Chinese company to resume work on the two abandoned power generation projects in Nandipur and Chicho-ki-Malian to produce a total of 950MW,” he said.

He said the senior PML-N leadership has already spoken to the Punjab sugar mills owners to produce some 900MW electricity by using bagass and assured them of necessary changes in the legal framework for this purpose. Moreover, Chinese contractors have been informed that the government would take every step to facilitate them only if the two projects are completed without any further delay.

On completion, the Nandipur power project (originally costing $329 million) and Chicho-ki-Malian Combined Cycle Power Plant (costing $354.5 million) was to add to the national grid 425MW and 525MW respectively. The Nandipur project was forecast to be completed by April 2011.

In November 2010, the project was suspended due to lack of payments emanating from a stalemate resulting from the refusal of the Law Ministry to concur with the contract ex-post facto. This took place after the Law Ministry had already approved three drafts of the contract, as well as the format of the sovereign guarantees.

As a result, six consignments were stranded at the Karachi and Bin Qasim ports. The foreign currency loans through the export credit agreements (ECAs) became ineffective. Notice for suspension of work was served by Dongfang Electric Corporation Limited China (DEC) and General Electric (GE) on Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pepco), and they demobilised themselves from the site in Nov 2010.

Almost 400 workers sat idle, waiting for the equipment’s customs clearance. Material was kept in the open air at the port and was thus vulnerable to damage. Its ramifications included non-fulfilments of contractual obligations, prolonged delay in commissioning of the project and accrual of additional financial claims from the contractor for idle charges, demurrage charges and loss sustained by determination and damages occurred at the port.

Some time ago, the PML-N took the matter to the Supreme Court, which constituted a commission of inquiry, which held the law ministry responsible and ruled that a loss of Rs120 billion was caused because of non-completion of the two projects.

The apex court ordered stern action against those named as guilty in the commission’s report, but due to official apathy the inaction continued. As a result, the report became just a useless piece of paper.

For the original report, please see Shahbaz scrambles to bring 2,000MW on line in nine months - thenews.com.pk - See more at: PML-N to add 2000MW by resuming work on abandoned power plants | Pakistan Today | Latest news | Breaking news | Pakistan News | World news | Business | Sport and Multimedia

I think PTI should put this infront if they have to prove that they are really local with the current problems that:
Privatize All the THERMAL PLANTS in Pakistan like sell 50-51% shares to the private people as we already have the capacity of 22500MWs in our country, we don't need more now!

More over form up a Public Private company in Pakistan that will work on Solar, Wind and Other renewable energy projects with in Pakistan to meet future demands.