The project features two 660MW coal-fired power plants, which can produce 1,320MW of power. The project's energy production would be adequate to power four million households in
Thar Coalfield covers a territory bigger than 9,000km2 in the Thar Desert in the south-eastern division of
PR manager
He further said 'We are pleased to help in bringing the country its first large-scale, local coal-based electricity project. We are also thankful to the local government for their support.'
The power project is being developed as part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The electricity generated by the power plant will be supplied to the national grid Once finished.
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