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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Water and Power, Syed Naveed Qamar has directed the Ministry of Water and Power and Private Power Infrastructure Board (PPIB) to expedite pace of work on ongoing power projects and complete them in stipulated time.
Presiding over a meeting on ongoing power projects, power sector reforms and the current power situation here Wednesday at PPIB office, the minister further asked PPIB to focus in the development and implementation of the indigenous power projects based on hydro, coal, wind, and solar for medium and long term needs.
While appreciating PPIB for bringing investment in the power generation sector, he advised to resolve all the issues of Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and ensue their timely generation.
The minister also stressed the need for energy conservation, efficiency improvement and reduction of system losses.
The minister was informed that currently 40 per cent of the total power production is being generated through private power projects.
PPIB has also initiated international competitive bidding for three projects of 100 MW each. It was also informed that a 300 MW project of imported coal is being under process.
Preparation of guidelines for fast track processing of hydropower projects are also under way, it was further apprised.
The minister was also given detailed presentation on the current power generation, future needs and to ensue and maintain maximum generation in the peak demand.
The meeting was also informed that new boards of directors of DISCOs have been constituted and various steps are being taken under the power sector reforms plan o make them independent. Senior officials of the Ministry and PPIB participated.
