LNG Shortage Hits Power Output as 5,000 MW Plants Remain Idle: Power Division
Islamabad: The Power Division has stated that around 5,000 megawatts of electricity generation capacity remains unavailable due to the non-availability of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG).
According to a spokesperson for the Power Division, the electricity situation during peak evening hours on April 27 showed improvement due to increased hydropower generation from the Tarbela Dam, as water release was raised during the night.
The spokesperson said that hydropower generation reached around 6,000 megawatts during peak hours, while the country’s total hydropower capacity stands at 11,500 megawatts.
They added that improved gas supply to some power plants also helped enhance electricity production, while 100 megawatts were added to the system through centralized generation. Additionally, 500 megawatts of power transmission from the southern region was made possible.
Electricity distribution companies reportedly carried out load management for one to two hours during peak demand hours. However, due to increased hydropower generation, load management remained limited and did not exceed two hours despite high demand.
The spokesperson further clarified that economic load management is being implemented on high-loss feeders and is not directly linked to peak-hour load shedding.
Officials also noted that the electricity shortfall during night hours is expected to ease once LNG supply is restored and water releases from dams increase further.
