About Power Transmission Sector of Pakistan
The Electricity Transmission Network of Pakistan forms the vital high-voltage backbone of the nation’s power system. Operated primarily by the National Transmission & Despatch Company (NTDC), this extensive grid efficiently transports bulk electricity over long distances from diverse generation sources – including thermal (fossil fuels), hydro, solar, wind, and nuclear power plants – to distribution companies (DISCOs) across the country.
PRODUCTION CONNECTIVITY
First-ever issuance of Special Purpose Transmission License from NEPRA and construction of
double circuit transmission line
Spread over a distance of about
Fatima Transmission Company Limited
Fatima Energy Limited, a Fatima Group company, set up a 120 MW bagasse and coal-based cogeneration power plant at Sanawan, Mahmood Kot, Tehsil Kot Addu, District Muzaffargarh, in the province of Punjab. There was a requirement to develop an interconnection between the FEL 120 MW power plant and the 220/132 kV New Muzaffargarh grid station to export power from FEL to the grid for onward dispatch to MEPCO.
Fatima Group, being a dynamic and progressive organization, immediately undertook this new challenge, which was the first of its kind in the Pakistan power sector. Previously, all transmission networks were constructed by government entities such as NTDC or DISCOs, and there was no expertise available in the private sector. A two-pronged strategy was adopted namely: A two prone strategy was adopted namely (i) to apply and seek permission for Special Purpose Transmission License from NEPRA and (ii) engage experienced external resources to develop effective design and construct required transmission line.
The challenging job was carried out, leading to the first-ever issuance of a Special Purpose Transmission License from NEPRA and the construction of a 132 kV double circuit transmission line spanning a distance of about 37 km. All design was approved by NTDC, and critical equipment was imported from abroad for reliable and quality transmission. The line was tested by an independent engineer from a reputable UK company, resulting in successful synchronization with the NTDC grid in 2016, connecting the 120 MW power plant as per targets.
Fatima Group, being a dynamic and progressive organization, immediately undertook this new challenge, which was the first of its kind in the Pakistan power sector. Previously, all transmission networks were constructed by government entities such as NTDC or DISCOs, and there was no expertise available in the private sector. A two-pronged strategy was adopted namely: A two prone strategy was adopted namely (i) to apply and seek permission for Special Purpose Transmission License from NEPRA and (ii) engage experienced external resources to develop effective design and construct required transmission line.
The challenging job was carried out, leading to the first-ever issuance of a Special Purpose Transmission License from NEPRA and the construction of a 132 kV double circuit transmission line spanning a distance of about 37 km. All design was approved by NTDC, and critical equipment was imported from abroad for reliable and quality transmission. The line was tested by an independent engineer from a reputable UK company, resulting in successful synchronization with the NTDC grid in 2016, connecting the 120 MW power plant as per targets.