Islamabad
\nA ceremony was held to mark the first anniversary of the commercial operation of Pakistan\u2019s SK Hydropower Station, a flagship project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The project was mainly invested, constructed, and operated by China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC), a Global 500 company.
\nThe event was attended by Prof. Ahsan Iqbal Chaudhary, Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms of Pakistan; Mr. Shi Yuanqiang, Charg\u00e9 d\u2019Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan; and Mr. Shah Jahan Mirza, Managing Director of the Private Power and Infrastructure Board. They praised the station\u2019s contribution in diversifying Pakistan\u2019s energy mix, strengthening energy security, and advancing China Pakistan cooperation.
\nSince commencing operations on September 14, 2024, the SK Hydropower Station has:
\nTransmitted 2.8 billion kWh of clean electricity to Pakistan.
\nAchieved \u201czero accidents, zero losses\u201d in production.
\nCreated more than 6,000 jobs during construction and provided over 100 stable jobs post-operation.
\nLaunched community initiatives, including tree-planting (150,000+ trees), scholarships for local students, infrastructure upgrades, and disaster relief efforts.
\nLocated in the Kunhar River basin, Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, it is the largest hydropower project constructed under CPEC and is hailed as the \u201cGreen Pearl on the CPEC.\u201d Beyond energy supply, the station has contributed to education, environmental protection, tourism, and local employment.
\nIn recognition of these contributions, the SK Hydropower Station has received multiple honors from the Government of Pakistan, including the \u201cExcellent Taxpayer Unit,\u201d \u201cActive Contribution Award for Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development,\u201d and the \u201cOccupational Health, Safety, and Environment Excellence Award.\u201d
\nLooking ahead, SK Hydropower Station will continue to optimize operations, release more clean energy, and further strengthen Pakistan\u2019s energy security while deepening China-Pakistan cooperation under CPEC.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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