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The Punjab government in Pakistan is evaluating participation in a 400MW wheeling auction to foster a competitive electricity market. The initiative aims to provide industrial consumers with reliable, cost-effective power while leveraging clean-energy assets.
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Market reforms in Pakistan's energy sector are critical for industrial growth and addressing long-standing power infrastructure challenges.
LAHORE: Punjab is evaluating its potential participation in Pakistan’s first 400-megawatt (MW) Wheeling Auction as the province explores opportunities under the competitive electricity market and open-access wheeling framework.
A meeting was held at the Punjab Energy Department under the chairmanship of Provincial Minister for Energy Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar to review the province’s strategy regarding the auction and the broader implications of open-access wheeling.
Secretary Energy Muhammad Ajmal Bhatti and other relevant officials attended the meeting, while Sania Owais, Managing Director Punjab Power Development Company (PPDC), briefed the participants on key aspects of the initiative.
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