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Business Recorder
10-07-2025
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- Business Recorder
530 MW-Tarbela 5th extension HPP likely to start power generation by 2026
LAHORE: Federal Minister for Water Resources Mian Muhammad Mueen Wattoo has said that the Federal Government is committed to adding clean, green and environment-friendly electricity to the national grid on priority for providing relief to the consumers and stabilising the national economy. Under-construction mega hydropower projects by WAPDA, including Tarbela 5th Extension, are the priority projects of the Government's least-cost energy generation plan, and the Ministry of Water Resources is providing full support to WAPDA for completion of these vital projects as per their timelines. The Federal Minister expressed these views during his visit to the under-construction 1530 MW- Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project. Chairman WAPDA Naveed Asghar Chaudhry also accompanied him. Member Power, Member Water, GM Tarbela Dam, GM Power Tarbela, GM/PD Tarbela 5th Extension and Project Managers of the Consultants and the Contractors were also present on the occasion. During the visit, the Minister reviewed progress on key components of the Project, which included power intake, penstock, powerhouse and connecting tunnel. The Minister was briefed about site-wise progress as well as timelines for completion of critical activities. He was informed that construction work on all seven key work fronts is progressing at a good pace, while electricity generation from the Project is expected to begin in 2026. Expressing satisfaction over the progress, the Minister urged upon the Management to complete the Project in accordance with the timelines. It is pertinent to mention that WAPDA is constructing Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project on Tunnel No. 5 of Tarbela Dam. World Bank and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank are providing US$ 390 million and US$ 300 million respectively for construction of the Project. With installed power generation capacity of 1530 MW, the Project will provide 1.347 billion units hydel electricity to the National Grid on the average every year. Installed capacity at Tarbela Dam will rise to 6418 MW from 4888 MW after completion of Tarbela 5th Extension Project. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
09-07-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
'Tarbela project to generate power next year'
Federal Minister for Water Resources, Mian Muhammad Mueen Wattoo, has announced that electricity generation from the Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project is expected to begin next year. The project has a total installed capacity of 1,530 megawatts and, upon completion, will supply the national grid with an average of 1.347 billion units of low-cost hydropower annually. The minister, along with WAPDA Chairman Naveed Asghar Chaudhry, visited the construction site the other day. GM Tarbela Dam, GM Power Tarbela, GM/PD Tarbela 5th Extension, the project managers, consultants and the contractors were also present on the occasion. The minister stated that the under-construction mega hydropower projects by WAPDA, including Tarbela 5th Extension, are priority projects in the government's least-cost energy generation plan. The Ministry of Water Resources is providing full support to WAPDA for the completion of these vital projects as per their timelines, he said, adding that the government is committed to adding clean, green, and environmentally friendly electricity to the national grid as a priority for providing relief to consumers and stabilising the national economy. During the visit, the minister reviewed progress on key components of the project, including power intake, penstock, powerhouse and connecting tunnel. He was briefed on progress as well as timelines for completion of critical activities. The minister was informed that construction work on all seven key work fronts was progressing at a good pace, while electricity generation from the project is expected to begin in 2026. Expressing satisfaction over the progress, the minister urged the management to complete the project following the timelines. The minister also provided updates on other major projects. He said the Mohmand Dam is expected to be completed by 2027-28, while work on the Dasu Dam is progressing rapidly and will be completed soon. Regarding the Diamer-Bhasha Dam, he noted that the project will require more time for completion. The government is focusing on increasing water storage, power production, and economic development, said the minister, adding that the prime minister is particularly attentive to these initiatives, even calling meetings to explore ways to enhance water storage. WAPDA Chairman Naveed Asghar Chaudhry reiterated that the per-unit cost of electricity may vary depending on international currency fluctuations, but efforts are underway to complete the project as soon as possible. It is pertinent to mention that WAPDA is constructing the Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project on Tunnel No. 5 of Tarbela Dam. The World Bank and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank are providing US$390 million and US$300 million, respectively, for the construction of the project.
Express Tribune
25-06-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Dasu project to start generation in 2027
Listen to article Chairman WAPDA Naveed Asghar Chaudhry visited the Dasu Hydropower Project today to review construction work at key sites, including the main dam, powerhouse, transformer cavern, and the relocated section of the Karakoram Highway (KKH-1). The GM/PD Dasu Hydropower Project and representatives of the consultants and contractors were also present. The chairman presided over a progress review meeting at the project office, where the project team briefed him on targets and achievements. Construction is currently underway at 20 different sites and is progressing at a satisfactory pace. The excavation works on both the right and left abutments of the main dam have been completed. The extended right bypass tunnel and right-side open channel are also complete and ready to divert excess river flow during the high-flow season. Power generation is expected to commence in 2027.
Business Recorder
25-06-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Dasu hydropower project to start generating power by 2027: Asghar
LAHORE: Chairman WAPDA Naveed Asghar Chaudhry visited Dasu Hydropower Project Tuesday to review construction work on key sites, including the main dam, powerhouse, transformer cavern and the relocated section of the Karakoram Highway (KKH-1). The GM/PD Dasu Hydropower Project and representatives of the Consultants and the Contractors were also present on the occasion. The Chairman also presided over a progress review meeting at the project office. The project management team briefed him about the targets and the achievements on the project. He was briefed that construction work is currently underway on 20 different sites and is progressing at a steady yet satisfactory pace. Referring to the targets achieved so far and the milestones to be achieved in the days to come, it was briefed that the excavation works on both the right and left abutments of the main dam have been completed. The extended right bypass tunnel and the right-side open channel have also been completed and are ready to divert excess river flow during the high-flow season. Excavation of the main dam foundation is continuing and is scheduled for completion by October this year. Placement of Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) in the main dam is expected to begin in March 2026. The excavation of the underground powerhouse is expected to be completed by February 2026, while the 25-kilometer-long relocated KKH-1-comprising seven tunnels and three bridges - is scheduled for completion by March 2026. Power generation from the project is expected to commence in 2027. Highlighting the strategic importance of Dasu Hydropower Project for Pakistan's energy needs and economic stability, the Chairman urged the Consultants and the Contractors to excel their efforts to meet the project timelines. Emphasizing upon the significance of maintaining the highest construction standards, the Chairman directed the Contractors to adhere to the stipulated quality standards for completion of the project. The 4,320 MW Dasu Hydropower Project is being constructed on the River Indus in Upper Kohistan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with the financial assistance of the World Bank. The project is planned to be completed in two stages. Currently, WAPDA is executing Stage I, which will have an installed capacity of 2,160 MW and generate 12 billion units of clean, green, and affordable electricity annually. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
