The government has decided to set up a LNG Power Park in the province which will produce 1,000 megawatts electricity, said Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif while presiding over a high level meeting on Tuesday which was attended by additional chief secretary energy, Punjab Power Development Company Chairman Arif Saeed, NESPAK managing director (MD) and officers concerned to review the project of production of 1,000 megawatts electricity from LNG and Taunsa Hydro Power Project.
Shahbaz said that elimination of energy crisis is amongst the top priorities of the government and all out resources are being spent for this purpose. He directed authorities concerned to complete the feasibility report of the project of generation of electricity from LNG at the earliest and said that the institutions concerned should work with coordination for speedy implementation of the project.
During the briefing on Taunsa Hydro Power Project, Shahbaz directed officers concerned to take all necessary steps relating to early completion of the project. He directed NESPAK to take speedy measures with the cooperation of institutions and departments concerned in this regard. He directed that the survey and other matters be completed within the stipulated period. The NESPAK MD gave a briefing on LNG Power Park and Taunsa Hydro Power Project.