The Thar Block VI Power Plant is 1,320MW coal fired power project. It is planned in Sindh, Pakistan. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently at the permitting stage. It will be developed in multiple phases. The project construction is likely to commence in 2027 and is expected to enter into commercial operation in December 2028. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project is being developed and currently owned by K-Electric, Oracle Power and Power Construction Corporation of China. The company's ownership stake in the project stands as 33.34%, 33.33% and 33.33% respectively.
It is a Steam Turbine power plant. The power plant can run on dual-fuel. The primary fuel being used to power the plant will be lignite. In case of shortage of lignite the plant will run on Light diesel oil. The fuel will be procured from Thar Coal Block VI.
The thermal power project will consists of 4 turbines each with 330 MW nameplate capacity.
Development status
The project construction is expected to commence from 2027. Subsequent to that it will enter into commercial operation by December 2028.
Power purchase agreement
Central Power Purchasing Agency and National Transmission & Despatch are expected to be the power offtakers from the project.
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About K-Electric
K-Electric Ltd, a subsidiary of KES Power Limited, is involved in the business of generation, transmission and distribution of electricity for individual and business usage. The company is headquartered in Karachi, Pakistan.
About Oracle Power
Oracle Power PLC (Oracle Power) is a mining company that acquires, explores and develops coal properties. The company projects include the Green Hydrogen project, Solar Park project, Thar Block VI project and Gold project includes Northern Zone project. It explores lignite coal resources in Pakistan. Oracle Power’s lignite coal is used for power generation and the cement industry. The company also conducts a feasibility study for developing an open pit coal mine and mine mouth power plant at Thar Coalfield Block VI area. It has operating locations in the UK and Pakistan. Oracle Power is headquartered in Buckinghamshire, the UK.
About Power Construction Corporation of China
Power Construction Corporation of China (PowerChina) is an integrated construction company. It provides contracting, survey, and design services for water conservation, wind power, thermal power, hydropower projects, and power and infrastructure projects. PowerChina also manufactures power station auxiliary equipment and metal component products. The company offers engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services to hydropower, waterworks, thermal power, energy, and transmission and distribution projects. It carries out real estate, investment, and finance businesses, and provides operations and maintenance (O&M) services. It has presence in East and Southern Africa, Central and West Africa, Middle East and North Africa, Euro-Asia, Asia Pacific, and the Americas. PowerChina is headquartered in Beijing, China.
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