KP complains about power projects not connected to national grid

PESHAWAR: The KP government has expressed concern at the non-connectivity of electricity generated from three hydropower projects having total capacity of 56 megawatts to the national grid and termed it as an injustice by the federal government with the province.

The relevant officials were satisfied with the power production performance at the biggest power station of KP – Malakand-III Hydropower Complex, which has 81MWs capacity. Secretary Energy and Power Naeem Khan visited the power station and examined various parts there, including power channel, spillway and power production unit. He arranged a meeting with stakeholders of powerhouse i.e. O&M contractor, resident engineer and workers.

He directed the contractor to solve the issues faced by the workers of the power house. The secretary had a meeting with all project directors to examine the work progress at ongoing power projects in KP. He said 36.6MW Daral Khwar HPP, 17 MW Ranolia HPP and 2.4 MW Machai HPP having total capacity of 56 MW had already been completed and started power generation. The secretary said problems were being faced due to non-connectivity to national grid and non-implementation of power purchase agreements with Pesco. He said the issue would be discussed at high level forum for solution.