ISLAMABAD, 23 July 2025 — Denmark will initiate a three-year Strategic Sector Cooperation (SSC) programme with Pakistan’s power sector, starting January 1, 2026, to enhance technical expertise and accelerate the country’s energy transition.
Danish Ambassador Jacob Linulf confirmed that the initiative—spearheaded by the Danish Energy Agency (DEA)—will focus on long-term energy planning, integration of variable renewable energy (VRE), and improving industrial energy efficiency. The SSC aims to support Pakistan in developing a more efficient, reliable, and sustainable power system.
To formally launch the program, a high-level Danish delegation led by Carl-Christian Munk-Nielsen, Director of Global Cooperation at DEA, will visit Pakistan from August 18 to 22, 2025. The delegation will engage with key stakeholders and energy institutions to align the SSC objectives with Pakistan’s current energy reforms and institutional restructuring.
Ambassador Linulf highlighted the importance of collaborating with newly unbundled entities from the National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC)—namely, the National Grid Company (NGC), Independent System and Market Operator (ISMO), and Energy Infrastructure Development & Management Company (EIDMC)—which are viewed as central partners in the cooperation.
The Danish Embassy has requested Pakistani authorities to arrange meetings with the leadership of NGC, ISMO, and EIDMC on August 18. These engagements will help present the SSC program framework and gather insights to tailor future training and workshops under the partnership.
“This collaboration reflects Denmark’s commitment to supporting Pakistan’s clean energy goals through institutional capacity-building and knowledge exchange,” said Ambassador Linulf.
