Pakistan

Gwadar coal power plant: One step forward, two steps back

Gwadar coal power plant: One step forward, two steps back

The revival of the Gwadar power project on imported coal could heighten Pakistan’s economic stress

Would Pakistan’s long-term power purchase agreements become roadblocks to its solar energy revolution?

A recent public hearing held by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on a proposed 600 MW solar power plant in Muzaffargarh has brought to light a host of concerns on the right incentives needed to promote an expedient uptake of solar power in Pakistan.

Pakistan will continue gas reliance in next decade

Gas-fired power will contribute an average of 31% to its power mix, Fitch Solutions projected. 

Pakistan blackouts highlight ‘urgency’ of hydropower projects

Renewables expansion in the market is still unable to replace thermal power. 

Pakistan’s ageing grid network may be behind major blackouts

Fitch has observed frequent blackouts in the past six months.

Only 15% of Pakistan’s hydropower pipeline will operate on time: IEEFA

Around 51% of the pipeline reached financial close, and only 39% started construction.

K2 Management bags 2 wind projects in Pakistan

The projects have a combined 100MW capacity.