SINDH ENERGY DEPARTMENT

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Wind Project Status

JCC BRIEF FOR WIND POWER PROJECTS

 

1. 50 MW Wind Power Project – China Sunnec Energy (Private) Limited

 

Current Status

 

The project is included in the Early Harvest Programme of CPEC.

 

Brief History

 

Under the previous Upfront Tariff Regime, the project was required to achieve Financial Close by 31st March 2015. The project sponsors made their best efforts; however, Financial Close could not be achieved within the stipulated timeframe. The sponsors subsequently obtained an extension in the Letter of Support (LoS) from AEDB and are awaiting the determination/approval of tariff by NEPRA. Following the tariff determination, the sponsors will execute the Energy Purchase Agreement (EPA) with CPPA-G and the Implementation Agreement (IA) with AEDB, after which the project will proceed towards Financial Close.

 

Major Issue

 

No major issue.

 

Expected Timeline

 

  • Financial Close: Expected by February 2016

  • Construction Period: Approximately 18 months

  • Commercial Operations Date (COD): Expected by August 2017

  • Power Supply: Expected by September 2017


2. 49.5 MW Wind Power Project – Sachal Energy (Pvt.) Limited

 

Current Status

 

The project is included in the Early Harvest Programme of CPEC Projects, with an estimated investment of US$133 million.

 

Major Issue

 

The Sinosure policy issue has been resolved. Sinosure has completed its due diligence process, and the project sponsors have paid the requisite fees. The project is expected to achieve Financial Close by December 2015.

 

Expected Timeline

  • Financial Close: Expected by December 2015

  • Power Supply: Expected by June 2017

 


3. 100 MW UEP Wind Power Project

 

Current Status

 

No major issue.

 

The project is currently in the construction phase and is expected to commence electricity supply to the National Grid by October 2016.


4. 49.5 MW HydroChina Dawood Wind Power Project

 

Current Status

 

No major issue.

 

The project is currently in the construction phase and is expected to commence electricity supply to the National Grid by October 2016.

 


5. Pakistan Second 100 MW Wind Farm – CTGC

 

Current Status

 

The project is included in the list of Actively Promoted Projects under CPEC.

The feasibility study is currently in progress, and the project is expected to be ready for energization during 2017–18.

 

Major Issue

 

No major issue reported.