Karot Hydropower marks a year of feat
BRI first large scale and CPEC flagship project, Karot Hydropower celebrates one year of success
Pak Chronicle Web Desk
Karachi
China Pakistan Economic Corridor’s (CPEC) flagship project “Karot Hydropower Project in Pakistan celebrated one year of safe operation, with a cumulative power generation of 3.64 billion kilowatt-hours, stated a press release issued on Monday.
This is equivalent to saving about 1.59 million tons of standard coal and reducing approximately 3.98 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions.
President of China, Xi inaugurated the project in 2015 on his landmark maiden visit to Pakistan. Project commemorate first anniversary with a cumulative power generation of 3.64 billion kilowatt-hours saving 1.59 million tons of coal.
According to the press release Karot Hydropower Project is the first large-scale hydropower investment and construction project under the Belt and Road Initiative and the first hydropower investment project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. With a total installed capacity of 720,000 kilowatts (720MW), the plant can meet the electricity needs of over 5 million local residents.
It maintained that the Karot Hydropower Project operation team made early preparations, based on the “Three Gorges Standards,” to establish institutional systems and production management systems. They successfully achieved a seamless transition from unit commissioning, installation, and testing to operational management. Since the full commissioning of power generation, they have continuously improved the safety production management system, implementing over 100 regulations, procedures, and operational guidelines to ensure the safe and stable operation of the plant. In the past year, the Karot Hydropower Project has achieved its goal of zero accidents and zero losses in power production.
According to the press statement, on June 17, the Karot Hydropower Project held a public open day, and a delegation from the Pakistan Senate Defense Committee visited the plant. During the visit, the delegates praised the Karot Hydropower Project as a successful example of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, bringing significant changes to the local economy, society, and energy security. The delegation mentioned that the project actively fulfills its social responsibilities by building hospitals, schools, and other public facilities, benefiting local residents and that Pakistan highly appreciates China Three Gorges Corporation’s corporate social responsibility initiatives and its commitment to clean energy generation at the Karot Hydropower Project.
Currently, Pakistan is facing a tremendous demand for electricity during the hot summer season. The four units of the Karot Hydropower Project are operating at full capacity, continuously delivering clean energy to support local social and economic sustainable development. This endeavor injects green momentum into the high-quality development of the Belt and Road Initiative, further solidifying Pakistan’s energy security, the press release summed up.
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