Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Unit-1 (C-1) has achieved the milestone of continuous operation for 400 days for the first time in the history of Pakistan. Previously, Chashma Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) Unit-2 (C-2) and C-4 set the record for continuous operation at 365 days.
This was announced by the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) in a news release issued on Wednesday.
PAEC is currently operating six nuclear power plants in the country, providing 3530 MWs of electricity to the national grid.
Four of these plants are at Chashma facility, near Mianwali, whereas two named K-2 and K-3 are located near Karachi.
The achievement of NPP unit C-1 is a result of the acumen and hard work of PAEC's teams of scientists, engineers and technicians. Currently, Chashma NPPs (C-1 to C-4) are running with high capacity and availability factors.
Member Power, PAEC, congratulated his team at Chashma Nuclear Power Generation Station (CNPGS) for achieving this milestone, ensuring all safety parameters, according to the press release.
The stability of the national grid maintained by National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) has also played a pivotal role in the continuous operation of the NPP for which the company deserves felicitations.
PAEC is striving to achieve the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDG-7, ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.
PAEC has been maintaining an enviable operational experience since Karachi Nuclear Power Plant (KANUPP) was connected to the national grid in 1972.
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