ISLAMABAD: National Transmission and Despatch Company Ltd (NTDC) has successfully concluded the constructional phase of two 500 kV transmission lines to evacuate 2,520 megawatts (MW) under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects. The transmission lines are ready to evacuate power from 1,200 MW RLNG Bhikki Power Plant and 1320 MW Sahiwal Coal Fired Power Plant once the aforesaid power plants start their generation, said the NTDC spokesman. A 500 kV Transmission Line with 2.64 km length has been linked with Lahore-Gatti circuit from switchyard of 1200 MW Bhikki Power Plant. In addition another 5 km long 500 kV transmission has been connected with Sahiwal-Lahore transmissions line. Managing Director Dr Fiaz A Chaudhry has said that NTDC is expeditiously pursuing its transmission line and grid stations projects. Interconnections for 1200 MW RLNG Balloki, 1200MW Haveli Bahadur Shah, 660 MW Engro’Thar Coal Fired Power Plant will be completed before the commissioning of these power plants. He further added that under government’s orders, the Port Qasim Power Plant would be operational 3 months prior to its deadline. Hence, temporarily 132 kV grid station and transmission line will be constructed and connected with K-Electric network as an interim arrangement to fulfill the requirement. Dr Fiaz A. Chaudhry appreciated the NTDC engineers and contractor for early completion of both projects and directed to boost up the work on other ongoing projects.
