CM Sindh breaks ground for 73rd grid in KE’s network

Interconnections will channel up to 2050 MW electricity

KARACHI:

Chief Minister (CM) Sindh, Murad Ali Shah and Sindh Energy Minister, Imtiaz Shaikh, on Monday, attended K-Electric (KE)’s KANUPP–KE Interconnection (KKI) grid’s ground-breaking ceremony. This is the 73rd grid in KE’s network and provides a link with the national grid, giving Karachi further access to additional affordable electricity.

Siemens CEO, Markus Strohmeier, former administrator Karachi, Murtaza Wahab and other senior representatives of the Sindh government were also present along with KE’s senior leadership.

The KKI grid will be the third interconnection between the utility and the national grid. In total, these interconnections will be capable of channelling up to 2050 MW of electricity towards Karachi in the coming decade.

Acknowledging KE’s commitment to the megacity, the Sindh CM said, “When we sit together and work on challenges, solutions can be found. We should move forward with this spirit for the betterment of the common man. The Sindh government is working closely with KE to ensure that our province and its major cities thrive.”

“The KKI grid will promote industrial development in Karachi and boost economic activities in the megacity and adjacent areas while generating more jobs and providing opportunities to take the economy further. 500 kV or high voltage grids are massive-scale projects, but KE is using advanced technology which enables them to construct the grid in an innovative and efficient manner,” he added.

Appreciating the support, KE CEO, Moonis Alvi said, “The KKI grid is a testament to the partnership between KE and the government of Sindh. I thank them for allocating 40 acres of land for the construction of this modernised grid. I am also grateful to the technical teams of Siemens who are working around the clock to complete the project. The additional supply, along with the 900 MW of efficient energy from our upcoming BQPS-III plant, will light up more homes, energise our industries, and move us towards a brighter, future.”

Published in The Express Tribune, December 13^th, 2022.

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