Committee Formed for Conversion of Imported Coal IPPs to Thar Coal

Federal Minister for Energy (Power Division) Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari constituted a four-member committee on Wednesday for the conversion of three imported coal-based IPPs developed under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to Thar Coal. The committee would be headed by Additional Secretary Power Division. Other members of the committee included Director General (Thermal) PPIB Ali Nawaz, Shamsuddin Sheikh, and CSO K-Electric Shahab Qadir, said a notification. The terms of reference of the committee include coordination with IPPs and other stakeholders for preparation of joint bankable technical and financial feasibility studies for conversion of plants to Thar Coal, looking into the logistics for transportation of coal from Thar mines to projects’ sites, reviewing and providing recommendations, way forward and implementation plan (if feasible) to the government based on conclusion of the said studies. The committee will report to the Secretary Power Division and may co-opt or seek assistance from any of the relevant organizations/departments.