The General Electric has signed agreements to provide advanced digital industrial software solutions to the Lalpir Power Ltd and Pakgen Power Ltd operators of Nishat Group's thermal power plants located in Mehmood Kot near Muzaffargarh. Each facility has a capacity of 365 megawatts (MW), and the new contracts signal the continuing adoption of software within Pakistan's power sector, including plants equipped with non-GE steam turbines and generators.
The agreements were signed at a ceremony in Dubai by Hassan Mansha, Director and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Lalpir Power Ltd and Pakgen Power Ltd, and Joe Anis, President and CEO of GE's Power Services business, in the Middle East and Africa. The software solutions provided by this agreement will help the Pakistan government's goals under Vision 2025 to provide uninterrupted and affordable electricity, and increase electricity access from 67 percent to over 90 percent of the population. "As one of the leading conglomerates in Pakistan, Nishat Group is always looking for the latest innovation and most advanced solutions to strengthen operational performance across its many facilities," said Hassan Mansha.
"The GE's industrial expertise in the power sector, advanced digital competencies, and proven track record in the country gave us the confidence to adopt their solutions to improve the reliability of operations at our power plants." "At GE, we are committed to supporting the government meet its goals of providing reliable power to improve the lives of the people of Pakistan," said Sarim Sheikh, President and CEO of GE Pakistan and Central Asia.
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