Tag: Hydropower

PM livid over negligence in construction of key hydel project

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday formed a committee to reactivate the Neelum-Jhelum hydropower project, directing the relevant officials to com­plete investigation into its recent closure and identify those responsible for the defects in its design.While chairing a meeting at PM House during which a preliminary investigation report was presented, the prime minister expressed annoyance over the ‘criminal negligence’ committed in the past and ordered immediate completion of the probe and strict action against those found responsible for it.“Experts pointed out that there were defects in the design, concrete…

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Suki Kinari Hydropower Project to Start Generation by November

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ISLAMABAD: The country’s hydropower generation is set to increase with the commencement of the 884 MW Suki Kinari Hydropower Project in November 2024. This announcement was made by Shah Jahan Mirza, Managing Director of the Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB), during a ceremony organized by CEEC-NEPC-II, a Chinese state-owned company and EPC contractor. The event celebrated the successful completion of the 500kV Suki Kinari Transmission Line Project. The ceremony was attended by prominent government officials and stakeholders, including representatives from NTDC, NESPAK, MKEC, and their subcontractors CPM, NHC, AEL,…

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Hydropower Takes Center Stage at IRENA General Assembly

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During the recent IRENA General Assembly, member countries emphasized the critical role of sustainable hydropower in accelerating their energy transition efforts. The International Hydropower Association (IHA) played a pivotal role in this dialogue, offering a platform for showcasing good practices, sharing progress, and providing guidance and policy recommendations for enhancing sustainable hydropower. IHA’s CEO, Eddie Rich, and Head of Policy, Gordon Edge, actively participated in the assembly to ensure that sustainable hydropower remains central to the global energy conversation. This year’s assembly placed a sharper focus on Africa, recognizing the…

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India’s Hydropower Output Witnesses Steepest Decline in 38 Years

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India experienced a significant 16.3% decline in hydroelectricity output, marking the sharpest drop in at least 38 years, according to a Reuters analysis of government data. This decline in hydroelectric generation coincided with a slight decrease in the share of renewables in power generation, a departure from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitments to enhance solar and wind capacity. Renewables accounted for 11.7% of India’s power output in the fiscal year ending in March, down from 11.8% the previous year, based on data from Grid-India. The country’s reliance on coal-fired power…

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KP Chief Minister Calls for Action on Federal Dues, Emphasizes Hydropower Rights

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During a meeting at the Chief Minister’s House in Peshawar, KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur emphasized the significant outstanding dues owed to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) by the federal government. Under the ‘AGN Qazi Formula’, the federal government owes KP a substantial amount of Rs 1,510 billion as net hydel profit (NHP). Additionally, arrears totaling Rs. 6 billion, pertaining to the province’s electricity supplied to the national grid, remain unsettled. Attendees of the meeting included Advisor to Chief Minister for Finance Muzammil Aslam, Chief Secretary Nadeem Aslam Chaudhry, and…

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