Transformers, grid station equipment: EC and Iranian companies' cooperation under study

Pakistan and Iran are considering a proposal of co-operation between Heavy Electrical Complex (HEC) and Iranian companies for manufacturing of high module power transformers and grid station equipment to meet the future needs of power sector, it is learnt.
Sources said the technical groups of two countries have recently discussed the objectives to enhance the capabilities for manufacturing & designing of high rating and capacity power transformers and grid station equipment to become competitive technically as well as commercially not only to meet the domestic demand but also exploit opportunities in global export market. The locations of the manufacturing would be HEC, Industrial Estate Hattar Dist, Haripur. The government of Iran would recommend Iranian JV as partners.
The government of Pakistan is planning to establish new power stations to meet the shortfall of electricity in the country. Joint venture between HEC and Iranian companies would result in increased demand of high module power transformers and other equipment for grid stations.
According to the proposal, considering emerging market, it is essential to acquire technological assistance to upgrade capabilities in the areas of Designing and Manufacturing of Power TIFs of 40 MVA - 132/11.5 kV, 160 MVA - 220 kV & 160 to 200 MVA - 500 kV as well as to manufacture the grid station equipment such as Metal-oxide surge arrestors, isolators, circuit breakers, capacitor bank, current transformers, voltage transformers.
The implementation of the project will help train HEC professionals in the areas of designing, manufacturing, testing, quality control, etc. The overall benefit of co-operation between the two countries in the field of manufacturing of high power transformers would lead to acquisition and assimilation of advance technology for manufacturing of heavy electrical equipment to develop high technology base.
This joint venture would ensure smooth implementation of Wapda and Pepco programme for expansion and augmentation of electricity transmission and distribution network. This would help in enhancing the capabilities for manufacturing and designing of power transformers and grid station equipment at the HEC. The HEC is manufacturing power transformers to meet requirements of Pepco & KESC.