Around 12 powerhouses in the country have closed down due to short supply of fuel and non-payment of dues. Pakistan State Oil, country's largest oil distribution company is supplying 2,200 metric tons per day furnace oil while demand from the power sector is 31,000 tons per day, said Pepco sources.
The independent power producers (IPPs) have stopped providing power to PEPCO due to non-payment and shortage of oil and gas. This has further worsened the matter as five more powerhouses have shut down that were collectively producing 1450MW of electricity.
According to the Pepco sources the country is facing shortage of 1,500MW due to the closure of several independent power producers (IPPs) including Lalpir, Japan, Kapco and Sepcol. It may be noted that demand for electricity has gone up considerably over the last year, by as much as 28.6%, according to some estimates. Total peak-hour demand is currently estimated at 18,000 MW, while total supply stands at 13,000MW.
By paying dues to the power stations and ensuring fuel supply, production of 3400MW of electricity can be made possible. Meanwhile, power shortfall during last 24 hours reduced to 4000MW due to a considerable shortfall in mercury with heavy rains in the upper part of the country. Power generation was recorded at 13304MW against a demand of 17520MW, leaving the system with a total shortfall of 4216MW. Power produced through hydel, thermal, IPPs and RPPs stood at 5148MW, 1730MW, 6343MW and 83MW respectively. Power supply to the KESC has shot up to 710MW.
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