2018 will be the year of elimination of power outages: PM
Nawaz Sharif inaugurated a 40-megawatt coal-fired power plant in Faisalabad.
FAISALABAD (Web Desk) - Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Saturday said that electricity load sheding situation has improved a lot and 2018 will be the year of elimination of power outages.
Addressing a gathering after inaugural ceremony of 40-megawatt coal-fired power plant in Faisalabad , Nawaz Sharif said the government is not only focusing on power generation but also trying to ensure provision of cheaper electricity to the people.
He said the government has launched several coal, LNG, solar and wind based power projects.
The government is striving to bring improvement in the living standards of the people, he added.
The Prime Minister further said the government is not only focusing on mega power and infrastructure projects but also introducing programs to provide better education and healthcare facilities to the people.
He said Pakistan has gained the status of emerging economy and it is our utmost effort to provide all possible facilities and incentives to investors.
COAL-FIRED POWER PLANT INAUGURATION
The 40 MW coal power lant at Sitara Chemical Industries Ltd Faisalabad is the largest of its kind in the industrial sector of Faisalabad.
The plant’s boiler is based on Circulating Fluidized Bed Combustion technology having the best automation system.
Commissioning of this Power Plant is a step towards achieving self-reliance in power generation. Such initiatives by the Private sector are extremely encouraging and will prove helpful in overcoming the energy shortage in the country.
