Gadani Power Project

Gadani Power Project (also known as Pakistan Power Park) was a proposed energy complex in Gadani, Balochistan, Pakistan under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.[1] In August 2013, Pakistani Government announced to establish 10 coal power plants of total capacity of 6,600 MW with technical and financial assistance mostly from China. China is providing with debt to cover 85% of the project cost, while the rest of the finances would be arranged by the government of Pakistan. The total cost of the project is PKR 144.6 billion.[2]

Gadani Power Project
CountryPakistan
Statusabandoned
Construction costPKR 144.6 billion
USD 1.5 billion
Owner(s)Government of Pakistan and Government of China
Thermal power station
Primary fuelCoal Imported from Iran
Power generation
Units operational10×660 MW

10×660 MW coal based power plants at Gadani Energy Park will be constructed, while Chinese have agreed to invest in 6 projects, two projects will be constructed by ANC Dubai and one project has been initiated by Government of Pakistan.[3] The Ciner Group of Turkey has agreed to immediately start work on a 660 MW coal power plant at Gadani.[4]

References
  1. https://tribune.com.pk/story/843615/gadani-power-project-suspended/
  2. "CDWP clears 6,600 MW Pakistan Park Project costing Rs144.6b - The Express Tribune". 17 July 2014. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-03-24. Retrieved 2014-03-24.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. "Turkish company agrees to build 660MW power plant in Gaddani - The Express Tribune". 15 February 2014. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
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