FFC Energy Limited (FFCEL) has developed the country’s first 50 megawatt wind power project at Jhimpir, District Thatta, in Sindh. Established with an investment of US$134 million, the grid interconnection facilities for this project were energized on 30th October, 2012, whereby the wind farm is now connected with the National Grid. This major milestone was achieved by the coordinated efforts of CPPA/NTDC, HESCO & FFCEL. The project is thus ready to play a revolutionary role in strengthening Pakistan’s wind-power sector. Brig (R) Tariq Izaz, Project Director, said, “All 33 individual WTGs and ultimately the commissioning of the whole wind farm is planned to commence from 7th November, 2012 and FFCEL expects to begin commercial operations by mid December, 2012. However, FFCEL will endeavor for early completion of WTG commissioning activities, ahead of above schedule, by deploying more resources, wherever possible.” Since its inception in 2009, this project has shown rapid progress. Erection of all 33 Wind Turbine Generators was successfully completed by July 2012. By Mid August 2012, all civil, mechanical and electrical works related to grid interconnection facility, HV switchyard, MV substation and MV collection system were completed.
