Hydropower projects: German delegation discusses financing with Wapda chairman

A delegation of the KfW Development Bank, Germany, headed by Dr Claudia Loy called on the Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) Chairman at Wapda House on Monday and discussed with him the matters relating to financing of various hydropower projects.
It is pertinent to mention that the KfW Development Bank is providing 97 million euros for construction of the 122 MW-Keyal Khwar Hydropower project and has also committed to co-finance the 35 MW-Harpo Hydropower project along with its French counterpart AFD by providing 20 million euros. In addition, the KfW Development Bank has also shown interest in financing the 80 MW-Phandar Hydropower project. During the meeting with the KfW Development Bank's delegation, Wapda chairman thanked them for their support in financing a number of Wapda projects.
He expressed the hope that the co-operation between the KfW Development Bank and Wapda would be further enhanced in the days to come. He apprised the delegation that main works of the Keyal Khwar Hydropower project will soon be initiated, as all the pre-requisites are almost finalised in this regard. Wapda chairman expressed the hope that KfW Development Bank will come forward for better investment opportunities in other hydropower projects and well being of the people of Pakistan.