Successful Dome Placement at Chashma-5 Nuclear Power Plant Marks Major Construction Milestone in Pakistan
Chitral Times Report
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) achieved a major milestone at the Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Generating Station with the successful dome placement of the Chashma-5 (C-5) Nuclear Power Plant.
The ceremony was attended by Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, Honourable Prime Minister of Pakistan, as Chief Guest, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of the Army Staff & Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF), Chinese and other senior officials and representatives of relevant organisations.
Speaking on the occasion, Prime Minister appreciated the dedication of engineers, technicians and workers from Pakistan and China who worked relentlessly to achieve the important construction milestone well ahead of the schedule. While highlighting the importance of clean energy he said that C-5 Project is a manifestation of clean and emissions-free electricity generation in Pakistan.
The Prime Minister commended Chinese partners and said that today’s event reaffirms Pak-China All-Weather friendship and unwavering commitment to expanding strategic cooperation in economic, security and development sectors. He also highlighted that we must increasingly harness our resources and human capital to build a Pakistan that is economically stronger, energy-secure and environmentally responsible.
Chairman PAEC during opening remarks highlighted that nuclear power continues to play an important role in Pakistan’s energy security providing reliable and low-carbon electricity. Pakistan’s nuclear power plants are safely and efficiently generating 3,530 MW of electricity and helping avoid approximately 15 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually. He further highlighted that nuclear energy accounted for around 16.6% of the country’s electricity generation despite representing only 8.6% of its installed capacity, with its share of electricity generation rising to 26% during winter.
The C-5 project will have a generation capacity of 1,200 MW. The plant is expected to commence electricity generation in September 2030.
