Govt Pays Power Plants Rs. 2.9 Trillion

Meanwhile, the federal administration paid Rs. 2.935 trillion to Independent Power Producers (IPPs) during the first 11 months of fiscal year 2025 26, according to Ministry of Energy documents.

Key points

• The payments covered electricity generated by various types of IPPs from July 2025 through May 2026.
• Net Metering Share in Power Generation Rises in July 2026.
• While payments to these plants reached Rs, imported coal-based power plants generated 12, 048 GWh during the 11 months.
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• Hydropower plants accounted for 34, 234 gigawatt hours of generation during the period, with payments totaling Rs.

Notably, the payments covered electricity generated by various types of IPPs from July 2025 through May 2026. The billing process for June 2026 isn't complete yet, according to documents seen by ProPakistani.

Notably, the Ministry of Energy clarified that the administration did not produce any payments to IPPs at rates higher than those determined by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) or specified in the agreements with the power producers. Net Metering Share in Power Generation Rises in July 2026.

Hydropower plants accounted for 34, 234 gigawatt hours of generation during the period, with payments totaling Rs. 375.04 billion. Nuclear power plants generated 21, 031 GWh, for which the administration paid Rs. 469.44 billion.

While payments to these plants reached Rs, imported coal-based power plants generated 12, 048 GWh during the 11 months. 637.91 billion. RLNG-based plants produced 16, 097 GWh and received Rs. 527.10 billion.

Gas-fired power plants generated 10, 588 GWh, with payments amounting to Rs. 200.84 billion. While payments to these plants stood at Rs, wind power plants produced 3, 804 GWh. 144.43 billion.

Solar power plants generated 1, 074 GWh during the period, for which the administration paid Rs. 36.51 billion. Bagasse-based power plants produced 714 GWh and received Rs. 14.82 billion.

While the final month's billing remains outstanding, the figures cover payments created through May 2026. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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