884MW Suki Kinari hydropower project to start power generation by November
Suki Kinari hydropower project (884-megawatt), a China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) portfolio project, which will be completed at the cost of $2 billion, will start power generation by November 2024. This was stated by Shah Jahan Mirza, Managing Director Private Power Infrastructure Board (PPIB), here while speaking at workshop aimed at developing a robust mechanism for tariff-based bidding of hydropower projects in Pakistan. The workshop was organized by PPIB in collaboration with the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), France.
One of the key highlights of the event was sharing draft generic Request for Proposals (RFP) documents for hydropower IPPs prepared by Joint Venture – Tractebel GmbH, Germany and NDC (the ‘consultant’) in line with international best practices and applicable local regulations. The event brought together key stakeholders, including government officials, industry experts, investors, local and international banks, and representatives from the energy sector, to deliberate on the critical aspects of tariff-based bidding and its significance in the development of hydropower projects in Pakistan.
