Islamabad: The Sahiwal Power Plant, equipped with 2 x 660 MW coal-fired supercritical steam generators operating at around 570°C, has the capacity to generate more than 9 billion kWh of electricity annually.
Supercritical technology, which operates at higher temperatures and pressures compared to conventional coal-fired plants, increases efficiency, resulting in lower coal consumption and lower greenhouse gas emissions per unit of electricity generated, a press release said.
The facility is equipped with state-of-the-art environmental protection equipment, including flue gas desulfurization (FGD) systems to reduce sulfur dioxide emissions, electrostatic precipitators (ESP) to capture fine particulate matter, and low-NOx burners to reduce NOx emissions. . The plant has also implemented measures to reduce dust and particle pollution during coal processing and storage.
Sahiwal Coal Power Plant has contributed significantly to the Pakistani economy and has created many employment opportunities. This project not only helped address the energy shortage in the country, but also opened doors to economic growth in various sectors.