National Grid Company of Pakistan (NGC) has achieved two significant milestones aimed at strengthening the country’s power transmission network and improving system reliability in Lahore and Hyderabad.
NGC has completed the up-gradation work of 220kV Transmission Line Sheikhupura–Bund Road Lahore CCT (I & II) from Tower No. 01 to Tower No. 55. It has completed the task during approved shutdown period from 03 January to 14 March 2026. The company has energized the transmission line on load on an interim basis, marking an important milestone in the project’s progress.
Under the project scope, it is installing a total of 84 new towers along a 28 km transmission line with Twin Bundle Rail conductor configuration. So far, the NGC completed 83 foundations and 70 tower erections. It has also carried out 18 km of conductor stringing, dismantling of 53 old towers and removal of 18 km of old conductor.
During a recent site visit, DMD (AD&M) Engr. Rasheed A. Bhutto reviewed the ongoing activities and appreciated the progress of the project.
0kV Grid Station Tando Mohammad Khan Road, Hyderabad:
NGC has also energized a new 220/132 kV, 250 MVA Autotransformer at 220kV Grid Station Tando Mohammad Khan Road, Hyderabad, making another step forward in strengthening the national transmission infrastructure. The company’s Project Delivery South Formation has done installation of autotransformer under World Bank-funded National Transmission Modernization Project (NTMP-I). The addition of this autotransformer will enhance transformation capacity, improve system reliability and ensure a more stable voltage profile for consumers of Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO).
Managing Director NGC, Engr. Altaf Hussain Malik, appreciating the efforts of project teams, stated that timely completion of these works will strengthen the national transmission network and support reliable power supply to consumers.
Meanwhile, Mangla Refurbishment Project is progressing ahead with a steady pace, authorities have informed WAPDA chairman Lt Gen (rtd) Muhammad Saeed. WAPDA chairman attended briefing during his visit to Mangla Hydel Power Station. It has already refurbished four power generating units.
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