Tag: WAPDA
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NTDC Successfully Installed 600 MVA Transformer at 500 kV Grid Station Yousafwala, Sahiwal
NTDC Headquarter, WAPDA House Lahore – 25 July 2020 (PRESS RELEASE): National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) has successfully commissioned 600MVA Transformer at 500kV Yousafwala Grid Station at Sahiwal. The transformer has been successfully energized on full load today. While addressing the inauguration ceremony, MD NTDC Engr Dr. Khawaja Riffat Hassan said that the installation…
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WAPDA produced highest ever hydel electricity in 2019-20: Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD, Jul 05 (APP):Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar Sunday said WAPDA had produced highest ever hydel electricity in 2019-20 with an increase of 20 percent compared to the previous year. In his tweet, the minister said massive hydel capacity increase was taking place with Dasu, Mohmand and Diamir Bhasha Dams being…
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WAPDA Provides 37.4 Billion Units To National Grid In FY-2019-20
ISLAMABAD, Jun 30 (APP): The outgoing year 2019-20 proved to be a historic for hydel power generation in Pakistan, as WAPDA provided highest ever number of hydel electricity, 37.4 billion units to the national grid. Previous record of hydel generation in a fiscal year was 33.15 billion units that was set way back in 2015-16, said…
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PM directs to begin construction work of Diamer-Basha Dam
Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed the concerned authorities to begin construction work of the Diamer-Basha Dam. PM Imran was chairing a briefing on national water security strategy and construction of dams to meet agricultural as well as energy requirements of the country. The premier was informed that all the preparation work for the Diamer-Bhasha…
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Need for water reservoirs: Senate’s body
Islamabad (19th Feb, 2020): Senate Standing Body on water resources reportedly discussed the construction of new dams. According to reports, the Senate State Body on water resources for Pakistan reportedly held a meeting to discuss the construction of two new water reservoirs, namely: Khisar Dam, Nushkhi Bhimber Dam, Azad Jammu & Kashmir The meeting was…
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Completion of dams, hydropower projects by 2027
ISLAMABAD, Dec 26 (APP): The completion of important dams and hydropower projects, including Mohmand Dam, Dasu Hydropower Project, Terbela Four (Extension) and Diamer Bhasha Dam by 2027 would bring in 9620 megawatts of additional electricity and 11.3 million acre feet of water in the country. This was informed to Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday during…
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Mangla Dam and Power House safe after recent earthquake in AJK: Chairman WAPDA
MIRPUR (AJK): Sep 26 (APP):In the wake of recent earthquake in Mirpur, AJK, the Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) Chairman Lt Gen (R) Muzammil Hussain Thursday visited Mangla Dam and its components comprising the main dam, spillways, and power house. He said on this occasion that Mangla Dam and Power House were safe…
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No Damage To Mangla Dam Due To Earthquake: WAPDA
ISLAMABAD (APP): Spokesman Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) on Tuesday said that as per initial assessment, the Mangla dam and its powerhouse were safe and no damage was reported due to earthquake. The spokesman said data of dam and power houses equipment was being collected after detailed assessment and survey. He said the turbines…