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Electricity in Pakistan is generated, transmitted and distributed by two vertically integrated public sector companies, first one being Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) responsible for the production of hydroelectricity and its supply to the consumers by electricity distribution companies (DISCOS) under the Pakistan Electric Power Company (PEPCO) being the other integrated company. Currently, there are 12 distribution companies and a National Transmission And Dispatch Company (NTDC) which are all in the public sector except Karachi Electric in the city of Karachi and its surrounding areas. There are around 42 independent power producers (IPPs) that contribute significantly in electricity generation in Pakistan.
As of 2016 on average, more than 80% of Pakistan''s population had access to electricity. [1]
Following 2022 dearth of imported LNG in Pakistan, the country indicated it would quadruple its coal power plants, which use domestic coal.[2] The inevitable outcome has occurred: the swift depreciation of the rupee has diminished business confidence. The frequent increases in electricity, gas, petrol, and diesel prices are also substantial contributors, driving inflation and consequently decreasing industrial production. [3]
Mr. Naqeeb and Mr. Mohsin said Economic Survey 2020–21 unfolds that Pakistan''s installed capacity to generate electricity has surged up to 37,261 MW by July 2020 which stood at 22,812 MW in June 2013, showing the growth of 64 per cent.[9]
According to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2023–24, the installed electricity generation capacity reached 42,131 MW in March 2024.For FY2024, total electricity generation stood at 92,091 GWh against a demand of 68,559 GWh for the same period[10] The electricity transmission network, currently, has the capacity to handle more than 53,000 MVA. [11]
The National Transmission & Despatch Company (NTDC) in Pakistan has finished construction on a double-circuit transmission line, which extends for 29 km from Polan to Gwadar. This new infrastructure has been built in compliance with directives from the Prime Minister and the Federal Minister for Energy. The addition of this transmission line will allow for the import of an additional 100 MW of power from Iran, which will result in increased power reliability and decreased frequency of power outages for the residents of Gwadar and the Makran division. [12]
Electricity – Total installed capacity (FY2021–22): 41,557MW
Recent reforms include the unbundling and corporatization of the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) into 10 regional distribution companies, 4 government-owned thermal power generation companies and a transmission company, the National Transmission and Despatch Company. The hydropower plants were retained by WAPDA as WAPDA Hydroelectric. All are fully owned by the government. K-Electric Limited (formally known as Karachi Electric Supply Company), which is responsible for power generation and distribution in the Karachi area, is listed on the stock exchanges and is privately owned. Privately owned independent power producers generated 53% of the country''s power in FY2016.[13]
In 2019, Alternative and Renewable Energy policy was introduced to promote renewable energy in the country and reduce carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions. The policy aims to increase share of green energy to 20% by 2025 and 30% by 2030. As of 2022, only 3% of energy sources in Pakistan are renewables.
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Pakistan Total Energy Consumption
Per capita consumption is about 0.5 toe, including 478 kWh of electricity (2022).
The country''s total consumption dropped by 10% in 2022, after a rapid increase between 2014 and 2021 (4%/year). The progression was more moderate between 2008 and 2013 (1.5%/year).
Graph: CONSUMPTION TRENDS BY ENERGY SOURCE (Mtoe)
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Pakistan Crude Oil Production
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Pakistan Renewable in % Electricity Production
AEDB, Alternative Energy Development Board, is the national agency for the promotion of renewables.
The new Alternative and Renewable Energy Policy (ARE, 2019) included a target of at least 20% of alternative and renewable energy (excluding hydroelectricity) in the power capacity in 2025 and 30% in 2030. With hydropower, this corresponds to a share of 60%. In 2020, Pakistan announced its intention to reach 27 GW of solar by 2047.
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Pakistan CO2 Fuel Combustion/CO2 Emissions
In its updated NDC (2021), Pakistan committed to cut its GHG emissions in 2030 by up to 50% relative to a BAU scenario (unconditional target of 15% and conditional target of 35%).
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