Minister for Water and Power, Raja Pervez Ashraf, here, on Monday, said that the government will consider the China's proposal for upgradation and rehabilitation of existing thermal power plants to enhance their generation capacity and facilitate the foreign companies.
He said that this while talking to a three-member delegation of Shanghai Electric Power Generation Group, headed by International Services Director, Guo Feng who called on the minister here. The minister said that the government is taking all steps to end power crisis within shortest possible time frame and all the resources are being utilised in this regard. He added the government wants to generate maximum from the oldest public sector thermal power plants.
He said that different proposals are already under consideration for rehabilitation of power plants. He added that the decision in this regard would be taken soon. He welcomed the Chinese proposal and asked them to submit a detailed feasibility report to the Ministry.
Earlier, Guo Feng briefed the minister about their proposal and said that they are initially interested to rehabilitate and expand the capability of two units of Muzaffargarh power plants. After rehabilitation the generation capacity will raise from 220 MW to 350 MW from both units. It will also protect the environment and save fuel with maximum benefits and minimum investment.