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K-Electric Shifts 23 Captive Power Units National Grid, Aims for 45 More

KARACHI: K-Electric has successfully integrated 23 captive power units onto the national grid, with plans to connect an additional 45.   According to Chief Executive Officer Monis Alvi. This initiative aligns with the government’s broader strategy to transition industries running on captive power plants to the national electricity network.   In a statement regarding the … Read more

KE seeks April tariff slash of Rs. 4.69 per unit

K-Electric seeks April tariff slash of Rs. 4.69 per unit

Karachi: KE consumers may soon receive a relief of Rs4.69 per unit as the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) is set to hold a hearing today on KE’s plea for tariff adjustment. KE has formally requested the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to approve a reduction of Rs. 4.69 per unit in electricity … Read more

DISCOs to earn Rs.155 billion from fuel adjustment

DISCOs to earn Rs.155 billion
  • K-Electric and ex-WAPDA distribution companies want fuel cost adjustment for June 2022 to generate Rs. 155 billion.
  • NEPRA will hear both applications on July 28, 2022.
  • K-Electric’s high FCA was caused by 50% more expensive LNG and 74% more CPPA power.

K-Electric (KE) and ex-WAPDA distribution companies (Discos) want a fuel cost adjustment for June 2022 to generate Rs. 155 billion.

According to a plea by the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) on behalf of ex-WAPDA distribution companies (XWDISCOs), the June FCA is Rs. 9.90 per unit. These modifications will produce Rs. 133 billion in August.

The additional FCA is 166% greater than the June reference fuel cost, illustrating a large disparity between real and predicted fuel costs.

K-Electric asked for Rs. 11.4 per unit higher FCA for June, which will yield Rs. 22.25 billion in August. NEPRA will hear both applications on July 28, 2022.

CPPA said users were only paying Rs. 5.93 per unit for fuel. Fuel cost Rs. 15.84 per unit. Fuel prices were adjusted by Rs. 9.9 per unit.

KE’s high FCA was caused by 50% more expensive LNG and 74% more CPPA power.

Due to declining nuclear production, Pakistan imports pricey RLNG to meet electricity needs. Hydropower generation has also been reduced due to the technical failure of the Neelum Jhelum Hydroelectric Project (NJHEP).

 

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