The 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, the Pakistani government announced the establishment of ten coal power plants with a total capacity of 6,600 MW, with technical and financial assistance mostly from China. China would provide funds 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 was PKR 144.6 billion.[2]
| Gadani Power Project | |
|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan |
| Status | Abandoned |
| Construction cost | PKR 144.6 billion USD 1.5 billion |
| Owners | Government of Pakistan and Government of China |
| Thermal power station | |
| Primary fuel | Coal Imported from Iran |
| Power generation | |
| Units operational | 10×660 MW |
Ten 660 MW coal-based power plants at Gadani Energy Park were to be constructed; China agreed to invest in six projects, two would be constructed by ANC Dubai, and one project was to be initiated by the government of Pakistan.[3] Turkey's Ciner Group also agreed to start work on a 660 MW coal power plant at Gadani.[4]
In May 2017, the project was officially cancelled by the governments of Pakistan and China.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Gadani power project suspended". 24 February 2015.
- ^ "CDWP clears 6,600 MW Pakistan Park Project costing Rs144.6b - The Express Tribune". 17 July 2014. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
- ^ "MoU for 1,320MW coal-based plants at Gadani signed « PAKISTAN RENEWABLE ENERGY SOCIETY". Archived from the original on 24 March 2014. Retrieved 24 March 2014.
- ^ "Turkish company agrees to build 660MW power plant in Gaddani - The Express Tribune". 15 February 2014. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
- ^ "Failed Plan". thenews.com. Retrieved 19 August 2020.