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Business Recorder
26-07-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
World Bank MENAAP official meets Wapda chief
LAHORE: World Bank Practice Manager for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan (MENAAP) Husam Mohamed Beides, accompanied by Senior Energy Specialist Gunjan Gautam, Friday called on Chairman Wapda Naveed Asghar Chaudhry and discussed with him the matters relating to World Bank-funded Tarbela 5th Extension and Dasu Hydropower Projects. Member Water Syed Ali Akhtar Shah, GM/PD Dasu HPP Amir Shafiq-ur-Rehman and GM/PD Tarbela 5th Extension Umair Mannan also attended the meeting. It is pertinent to mention that World Bank is providing financial support worth US$1517 million and US$390 million for under-construction Stage-I of Dasu and Tarbela 5th Extension respectively. The World Bank's Practice Manager was given a rundown of the physical progress achieved so far, ongoing construction works, and schedule for completion of key activities on both projects. He was also apprised of the financial progress and monetary requirements for completion of Dasu and Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Projects. Speaking on the occasion, Chairman Wapda appreciated the World Bank's contribution for harnessing low-cost, clean and green energy in Pakistan through Wapda projects. He said that Wapda takes pride in being the partner in progress with the World Bank, as the biggest development portfolio of the World Bank in Pakistan relates to Wapda projects. The Chairman expressed the hope that the World Bank-Wapda partnership will further extend in the days to come. Thanking Wapda for arranging the briefing about progress of Dasu and Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Projects, World Bank's Practice Manager lauded the efforts made by Wapda for improving the ratio of environment-friendly electricity in the National Grid and mitigating adverse impact of climate change. He said that the World Bank and Wapda will continue exploring avenues for mutual cooperation for hydro development in Pakistan. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
10-07-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
530 MW-Tarbela 5th extension HPP likely to start power generation by 2026
LAHORE: Federal Minister for Water Resources Mian Muhammad Mueen Wattoo has said that the Federal Government is committed to adding clean, green and environment-friendly electricity to the national grid on priority for providing relief to the consumers and stabilising the national economy. Under-construction mega hydropower projects by WAPDA, including Tarbela 5th Extension, are the priority projects of the Government's least-cost energy generation plan, and the Ministry of Water Resources is providing full support to WAPDA for completion of these vital projects as per their timelines. The Federal Minister expressed these views during his visit to the under-construction 1530 MW- Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project. Chairman WAPDA Naveed Asghar Chaudhry also accompanied him. Member Power, Member Water, GM Tarbela Dam, GM Power Tarbela, GM/PD Tarbela 5th Extension and Project Managers of the Consultants and the Contractors were also present on the occasion. During the visit, the Minister reviewed progress on key components of the Project, which included power intake, penstock, powerhouse and connecting tunnel. The Minister was briefed about site-wise progress as well as timelines for completion of critical activities. He was informed that construction work on all seven key work fronts is progressing at a good pace, while electricity generation from the Project is expected to begin in 2026. Expressing satisfaction over the progress, the Minister urged upon the Management to complete the Project in accordance with the timelines. It is pertinent to mention that WAPDA is constructing Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project on Tunnel No. 5 of Tarbela Dam. World Bank and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank are providing US$ 390 million and US$ 300 million respectively for construction of the Project. With installed power generation capacity of 1530 MW, the Project will provide 1.347 billion units hydel electricity to the National Grid on the average every year. Installed capacity at Tarbela Dam will rise to 6418 MW from 4888 MW after completion of Tarbela 5th Extension Project. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
09-07-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
'Tarbela project to generate power next year'
Federal Minister for Water Resources, Mian Muhammad Mueen Wattoo, has announced that electricity generation from the Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project is expected to begin next year. The project has a total installed capacity of 1,530 megawatts and, upon completion, will supply the national grid with an average of 1.347 billion units of low-cost hydropower annually. The minister, along with WAPDA Chairman Naveed Asghar Chaudhry, visited the construction site the other day. GM Tarbela Dam, GM Power Tarbela, GM/PD Tarbela 5th Extension, the project managers, consultants and the contractors were also present on the occasion. The minister stated that the under-construction mega hydropower projects by WAPDA, including Tarbela 5th Extension, are priority projects in the government's least-cost energy generation plan. The Ministry of Water Resources is providing full support to WAPDA for the completion of these vital projects as per their timelines, he said, adding that the government is committed to adding clean, green, and environmentally friendly electricity to the national grid as a priority for providing relief to consumers and stabilising the national economy. During the visit, the minister reviewed progress on key components of the project, including power intake, penstock, powerhouse and connecting tunnel. He was briefed on progress as well as timelines for completion of critical activities. The minister was informed that construction work on all seven key work fronts was progressing at a good pace, while electricity generation from the project is expected to begin in 2026. Expressing satisfaction over the progress, the minister urged the management to complete the project following the timelines. The minister also provided updates on other major projects. He said the Mohmand Dam is expected to be completed by 2027-28, while work on the Dasu Dam is progressing rapidly and will be completed soon. Regarding the Diamer-Bhasha Dam, he noted that the project will require more time for completion. The government is focusing on increasing water storage, power production, and economic development, said the minister, adding that the prime minister is particularly attentive to these initiatives, even calling meetings to explore ways to enhance water storage. WAPDA Chairman Naveed Asghar Chaudhry reiterated that the per-unit cost of electricity may vary depending on international currency fluctuations, but efforts are underway to complete the project as soon as possible. It is pertinent to mention that WAPDA is constructing the Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project on Tunnel No. 5 of Tarbela Dam. The World Bank and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank are providing US$390 million and US$300 million, respectively, for the construction of the project.
