Federal Minister for Energy Awais Ahmed Leghari has announced relief for electricity consumers as load management comes to an end following the arrival of LNG gas.
The development comes after days of power disruptions in different parts of the country.
Awais Leghari said that Pakistan received LNG gas a day earlier, which immediately improved the power situation. As a result, electricity load management has now been ended across the system.
He noted that the public had been facing load management for several days, but the situation improved once gas supply resumed.
The energy minister said hydropower generation has significantly increased to 6,000 megawatts.
He added that just 13 to 14 days earlier, hydropower production was around 1,000 megawatts, showing a sharp recovery in output.
To manage shortages during that period, furnace oil and fuel-based power plants were also operated.
Awais Leghari explained that LNG had to be purchased on the spot market due to delays in Qatari gas supply.
He said this step was necessary to ensure electricity production and prevent prolonged load shedding.
Transmission system
The minister expressed hope that transmission lines would remain stable and free from breakdowns.
He emphasized that maintaining system reliability is crucial to avoid future disruptions.
Electricity generation capacity explained
Leghari clarified that Pakistan’s electricity generation capacity fluctuates throughout the year.
He said that although installed capacity may appear higher, actual generation is currently around 32,000 megawatts, not 46,000 megawatts.
The minister assured that efforts will continue to protect consumers from expensive electricity.
He also noted that water releases from dams are managed by IRSA based on provincial needs, which also affects power generation levels.
