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Summary Government has planned to increase the power generating capacity from 23,718 MW to 24,822 MW.
A ministry of water and power official said the installed power generating capacity would be enhanced through addition of 1,104 MW in Pakistan Electric Power Company (PEPCO) System In line with the Framework of Growth Strategy (FEG), the implementation of power sector reforms and restructuring plan will continue.Allai Khwar Hydel Power Project of 121 MW is planned to begin generation form October this year whereas, eight units of Jinnah of composite generating capacity of 96 MW will be completed in December 2012.At least 33 KV Transmission Line (T/L) from 132 KV G/S Thana Bula Khan District Jamshoro HESCO to Dureji (Sub Station at Dureji), 132 KV Pringhabad G/S with T/L, 132 KV Pasinzai G/S with T/L 132 KV Karakh Grid Station with T/L, 132 KV Kan Mehtherzal Grid Station with Allied T/L, and 1200 MW imported coal based integrated jetty and power plant project is being Processed by PPIB.The official further said GENCO-II TPS Guddu has planned for rehabilitation of Units 1 to 13 depending on the availability of funds which will add 405 MW to the national grid and Genco-II Guddu is installing additional 747 MW plant with the help of China which will be completed after June 2013.
