Energy

Recognizing the growing energy needs of Pakistan, and to overcome the existing deficits, CPEC has allocated a major proportion of its funds to energy generation and transmission.

The projects stated below are included in CPEC and would contribute towards the sustainable growth of industries and unhindered electric supply for domestic consumption in Pakistan.

70%

Project Name Company Name Status Progress
Prioritized/Early Harvest Projects, 10400 MW
2x660MW Port Qasim Coal-fired Power Plant Power China Resources Ltd. Completed

100%

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2x660MW Sahiwal Coal-Fired Power Plant Huaneng Shandong Ruyi (Pakistan) Energy (Private) Ltd. Completed

100%

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4x330MW Engro Thar Coal-fired Power Plant and Surfice Mine in Block II of Thar Coal Field China Machinery Engineering Corporation(CMEC) Completed

100%

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50MW Dawood Wind Farm Hydrochina International Engineering Co. Ltd. Completed

100%

900MW Quaid-e-Azam Solar Park in Bahawalpur Zonergy Company Ltd. Completed

100%

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100MW Jhimpir Wind Farm UEP Wind Power (PVT) Ltd. Completed

100%

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50MW Sachal Wind Farm Hydrochina International Engineering Co. Ltd Completed

100%

720MW  Karot Hydro-Power Project China Three Gorges South Asia Investment Ltd. Under Construction

50%

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873MW Suki Kinari Hydropower Project China Gezhouba Group Corporation International Ltd. (CGGC) Under Construction

50%

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50MW Sachal Wind Farm China Sunec Company Completed

100%

Thar Mine Mouth Oracle Power Plant ( 1320MW) & surface mine Shanghai Electric To be inaugurated

50%

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2 x 660MW Hubco Coal Power Plant China Power International Holding Ltd. Completed

100%

300MW Imported Coal Based Power Project At Gwadar, Pakistan TBD NEPRA tariff determination in process

20%

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Matiari-Lahore Transmission Line China State Grid Financial Close Achieved

50%

Actively Promoted Projects, 17045 MW
1100MW  Kohala Hydro-Power Station China Three Gorges South Asia Investment Ltd. Negotiation in Process

15%

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Cacho 50MW Wind Power Project Cacho Wind Energy Pvt. Ltd Independent Power Producer (IPP)

LOI Stage

Western Energy (Pvt.) Ltd. 50MW Wind Power Project Western Energy (Pvt.) Ltd Independent Power Producer (IPP)

LOI Stage

Azad Pattan Hydel Project, AJK China Gezhouba Group/ Larab Group Independent Power Producer (IPP)

Expected commercial operation date (COD) 2026

CPEC-Potential Energy Projects
Phandar Hydropower Station ​Under review of experts from both sides

Gilgit KIU Hydropower Under review of experts from both sides