Gadani Power Park
{{#badges:CoalSwarm|Navbar-Pakistancoal}}Gadani Energy Park (also known as Pakistan Power Park or Gadani Energy Park) is a under-construction energy complex in Gadani, Balochistan, Pakistan.
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Location
The map below shows the location of Gadani Energy Park.
Background
The Pakistani Government announced in August 2013 that it planned to establish a large power complex with technical and financial assistance mostly from China.[1] According to the plan, China is providing debt financing to cover 85% of the project cost, while the rest of the finances will be arranged by the government of Pakistan. The total cost of the project is PKR 144.6 billion.[2]
Ten coal plants, each 660 megawatts (MW), will be constructed at Gadani Power Park will be constructed. Of these, China has agreed to invest in six projects, two projects will be constructed by ANC Dubai, 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]
Out of the ten power plants, two are under-construction and owned by ANC Holdings which are investing $2.5 billion, while the rest of 8 power plants are owned by Pakistan government and financed by the Chinese government.[5] The complex will be managed by Pakistan Power Park Management Company. The project will also have all the cooling plants, conveyer belts, storage facilities and ash disposal mechanism. The plan also envisages an advanced power supply system for connecting the plants with the national grid.[6]
Project Details
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- Location: Bin Qasim Town, Malir, Sindh province, Pakistan
- Coordinates: 24.924444, 66.973611 (approximate)
- Status: Announced
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References
- ↑ "Government to develop 6,600 MW Gaddani energy park: Ahsan," PML-N, September 6, 2013
- ↑ CDWP clears 6,600 MW Pakistan Park Project costing Rs144.6b
- ↑ http://www.pres.org.pk/2014/mou-for-1320mw-coal-based-plants-at-gadani-signed/
- ↑ http://tribune.com.pk/story/671997/turkish-company-agrees-to-build-660mw-power-plant-in-gaddani/
- ↑ PPIB, ANC sign memorandam for constructing coal-fired plants in Gadani
- ↑ Master plan for Gadani Power Park unveiled
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