Govt Expands Thar Coal Mine Capacity by 3.6 Million Tons

Meanwhile, the Phase III expansion of the Thar Block II coal mine in Sindh has rose annual production capacity from 7.6 million tons to 11.2 million tons, adding more locally produced coal for power generation.

Key points

• Sindh Engro Coal Mining Firm (SECMC) kicked off commercial operations at Thar Block II in 2019 with an annual capacity of 3.8 million tons.
• The extra coal will supply Lucky Electric Power Company's 660-megawatt power plant.
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• Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah remarked the project represented the continuation of a decades-old effort to develop Thar's coal resources.
• While describing the development as an example of public-private partnership, SECMC CEO Amir Iqbal remarked the Thar project was contributing to Pakistan's energy security and economic expansion.

Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari inaugurated the expansion on Monday, along with the country's first coal drying unit, at a ceremony held at Thar Coal Block II.

Sindh Engro Coal Mining Firm (SECMC) kicked off commercial operations at Thar Block II in 2019 with an annual capacity of 3.8 million tons. Its second phase, completed in 2022, doubled capacity to 7.6 million tons. Pakistan Faces Worse Loadshedding As Shortfall Crosses 4, 000 MW.

In practice, the latest expansion adds another 3.6 million tons of annual production, making it the mine's third expansion in seven years. Authorities stated the project was completed entirely through self-financing.

Meanwhile, the extra coal will supply Lucky Electric Power Company's 660-megawatt power plant. This will growth total electricity generation backed by Thar Block II coal from 1, 320 MW to 1, 980 MW, enough to provide electricity to regarding 4.5 million households daily.

Authorities stated power generated at the mine mouth costs regarding $3.75 per MMBtu, making it one of the cheapest energy sources in the country and almost three times cheaper than imported coal. The expansion is projected to reduce power generation costs by around Rs. 15 billion annually and save regarding $220 million in foreign exchange each year. Cumulative foreign exchange savings since Thar Block II began operations have already exceeded $1.7 billion. Govt Clears 9 Parties to Purchase GEPCO.

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah remarked the project represented the continuation of a decades-old effort to develop Thar's coal resources. He additionally paid tribute to the workers, engineers and other stakeholders involved in the project.

Bilawal additionally congratulated SECMC on the expansion and stated the Thar mine now ranks among the top four percent of mines globally. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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