PM approves plans for power generation through LNG

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has approved plans for power generation through the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to help in overcoming loadshedding in the country.
The approval was given at a high-level meeting here at the PM House that was chaired by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. The meeting also discussed various aspects of LNG import and its consumption.
The meeting was attended by federal ministers Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Secretary to the PM Haji Javed Aslam, Additional Secretary to the PM Fawad Hasan Fawad, Federal Secretary Arshad Mirza and some other officials.
The prime minister was briefed about the status of LNG import and related power projects in Pakistan. The meeting was informed that 3,600 megawatts will be added by summer of 2017 from LNG.
The premier directed that all activities should be conducted and executed in accordance with relevant state laws. He said that no stone should be left unturned to ensure timely completion of LNG power projects as per the committed schedule, and Ministry of Petroleum and Ministry of Water and Power shall work in close coordination to complete the projects.
The prime minister expressed confidence that the government would address the issue of loadshedding according to the satisfaction of the people.