ISLAMABAD, March 22: World bank Officials discussed with Government officials, the efficient electricity transmission from north to south, and support the integration of large-scale renewable energy sources into the grid.
They also discussed enhancing the stability and performance of the national transmission network.
Federal Minister for Energy, Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari, met with Najy Benhassine, World Bank Country Director, along with World Bank Group experts and IFC Country Manager Zeeshan Sheikh to discuss the initial feasibility of the Matiari-Moro-Rahim Yar Khan Transmission Line project.
This project is a critical part of Pakistan’s energy infrastructure, aimed at enhancing the stability and performance of the national transmission network.
It seeks to improve voltage stability, enable efficient electricity transmission from north to south, and support the integration of large-scale renewable energy sources into the grid.
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During the meeting, the federal minister clarified that under any procurement model, the National Transmission and Dispatch Company (NTDC) must retain control over the transmission system and operations.
Tariffs will be set in accordance with National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) regulations to ensure the project’s sustainability.
The minister also stressed that, despite the project’s numerous advantages, its success hinges on effectively addressing the “right of way” issue.
Without resolving this challenge, the project’s implementation would not be feasible. Minister of State Abdul Rehman Kanju also participated in the meeting.
