Islamabad, November 19, 2021 (PPI-OT):NEPRA approved first ever Indicative Generation Capacity Expansion Plan (IGCEP) on 24-9-2021 thereby fixing the corner stone for future capacity additions for fulfilling future demand in a scientific and systematic way. In order to develop deeper understanding and to educate stakeholders regarding various steps taken in preparation of IGCEP, NEPRA in collaboration with NTDC jointly organized a virtual webinar on 19-11-2021.
Chairman NEPRA in his opening remarks highlighted the role of IGCEP for proper planning opportunities of future capacity additions through new emerging technologies. He further emphasized that core aim of IGCEP is to strive towards achieving cheap energy mix by promoting indigenous and renewable energy sources which is in line with the vision of Government of Pakistan.
In addition, NTDC team briefed the audience regarding strategy and methodology involved in data gathering, compilation and optimization through PLEXOS, approval of assumptions from CCI and submission of IGCEP to NEPRA for approval. Stakeholders actively participated in the webinar and raised questions/queries regarding preparation and implementation of IGCEP. All the queries of stakeholders were amicably answered by NEPRA and NTDC.
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Head Office,
National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA)
NEPRA Tower Attaturk Avenue (East), Sector G-5/1, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-2013200
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