KE dedicates 12MW grid to pharma

KARACHI: K-Electric (KE) has energised a dedicated 12 megawatt (MW) grid along with a dedicated 132kV distribution system to facilitate Getz Pharma’s new manufacturing/production facility in Korangi industrial area, a statement said on Thursday.

The ceremony was attended by Khalid Mahmood, MD & CEO Getz Pharma and Moonis Alvi, CEO KE along with their respective teams.

Commenting on the development, Alvi said, “We are committed to powering industrial growth; energisation of this grid today is yet another testament of our efforts towards facilitating industrial consumers to help them unlock their full potential”.

Getz Pharma’s Mahmood said this grid station was necessary to fulfill the load requirements of the company’s new plant Astola, the largest pharmaceutical plant in Pakistan, designed to obtain World Health Organization accreditation and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Gold certification.

“It will go a long way in enabling Getz Pharma to retain its status as Pakistan’s largest pharmaceutical exporter and lead the way in innovation and excellence,” he added.