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Sindh Energy Minister Pledges Support to Thar Coal Project-Affected Communities

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KARACHI: Sindh Energy Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, during a meeting with a delegation of Thar Coal project-affected individuals on Friday, assured them of the government’s unwavering support in addressing their grievances. The delegation, comprising Bhim Raj, Leelaram, and other community representatives, raised concerns about employment, access to clean water, and basic amenities. Minister Shah reaffirmed the Sindh government’s commitment to resolving these issues, emphasizing the Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) focus on community welfare. “Our leadership, including PPP President Asif Ali Zardari, Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Faryal Talpur, and the…

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Panel Formed to Expedite Thar Coal Conversion for Jamshoro Power Plant

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has established a three-member panel to deliberate on the conversion of the 660-MW Jamshoro Power Plant (JPP) to utilize 100% Thar coal. The committee includes Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Khan Leghari, Minister of State for Finance Ali Pervaiz Malik, and SAPM on Power Muhammad Ali, with provisions to include additional members as required. Terms of Reference (ToRs): Assess earlier directives and developments on JPP’s conversion to Thar coal, including its Commercial Operation Date (COD).Finalize and communicate a clear course of action on the…

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Thar Coal produces affordable electricity, but transmission challenges hold back the promise of low-cost power: Murad Shah.

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Thar coal produces power for Rs 4.8/KWh compared to imported coal at Rs 19.5/ KWh KARACHI (Dec 2): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah stated that Thar Coal is the most affordable source of electricity generation in the country, however, due to transmission constraints, there are instances when the delivery of this inexpensive power is hindered, preventing the full potential of Thar Coal from being realised. “Since 2019, 27000 GWh of electricity has been generated from Thar Coal Block-II at a significantly lower fuel price of Rs 4.8 per…

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NTDC supports conversion of Lalpir, Pakgen to Thar coal

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ISLAMABAD: National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) has supported conversion of M/s Lalpir (LP) and Pakgen (PG) into Thar coal, saying that operating LP and PG would certainly improve voltage stability and increase short-circuit power in the Mepco region. In a letter to Managing Director, PPIB, Deputy Managing Director- System Operator (SO), Ali Zain Banatwala stated that the technical and commercial viability of the proposal / concept paper submitted by M/S Lalpir Power Limited depends on the future expected utilization / dispatch of Lalpir and Pakgen which, in turn, depends…

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Conversion of plant to Thar coal: JPCL CEO asks PD to take informed decision

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ISLAMABAD: Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jamshoro Power Company Limited (JPCL) has asked Power Division to take informed decision on conversion of plant from imported coal to Thar coal with specific consideration on environmental impacts, and financial close of the conversion option. CEO, JPCL, Tanzil Rahim, in a letter to Power Division stated that he has been directed and authorized by Board of Directors (BoD) JPCL in its meeting held on November 22, 2023 to convey the point of view of Board of Directors JPCL that based on the preliminary evaluation…

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