50 MW coal gasification plant almost ready. Project costs Rs8.9 billion with a foreign exchange component of Rs5.8 billion.
ISLAMABAD:
The first 50 megawatts (MW) in the Thar coal gasification project has almost been completed and the development process is in progress, said Member of the Science and Technology Planning Commission, Dr Samar Mubarakmand, on Thursday.
Talking to a news channel, he said the project is to cost Rs8.9 billion with a foreign exchange component of Rs5.8 billion.
He said the success of the Thar coal project will lead to investment from leading international companies.
Published in The Express Tribune, November 25th, 2011.
Good job done, best ok luck n keep up the good work
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Its Great News.
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ALHUMDOLILLAH . Congrats Pakistan ! its a greta achievement because this is a new technology and INSHALLAH PAKISTAN going to apply it on a large scale.
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We done Dr Samar Mubarakmand and his team.
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off course it is great blessing of Allah on Pakistan.Plz accept my heartiest congradulation on completion of 50 MV .Plz …….Plz tell me when we will get its reward in shape of Electricity to combat need
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Great job Mr Mubarakmand. We need more people like him, who are honest & sincere. Not like the corrupt politicians. Wish we could fire all of them!!
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It wasn’t very long ago that Dawn ran an article which indicated that there wasn’t a single operating facility on the planet that was producing energy using this technology – Australia which was considered the foremost experts shut their plant down. Anyone bother to ask this politician/bureaucrat exactly when this project was going to be completed and what Pakistan knows that the rest of the World doesn’t?
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@Cautious:
What it has to do with the success of project? Why we should bother if others are using this technology or not. If it can help a flailing nation its great. Its not necessary that something unsuitable to one is not suitable to other also.
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Pakistan is gifted with natural resources. When it comes to exploitation of natural resources, Pakistan should only do business with countries it can absolutely trust as these natural resources are very precious that will bring about self sufficiency and boost its economy for the benefit of the common Pakistani.
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Congratulation to Dr Mubarakmund and his team for success.It is success of Engineers and Pakistan.Our future is Bright Inshallah.
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Congratulations to all experts involved in this project. Great Work!
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I think UCG is an excellent process ,a scientist can dream ,of all good result on laboratory table , but such uphill task requires a huge investments ,and a through study , based on a logical audit and a Bankable feasibility.The area in question is huge , risk of under ground fire through combustion ,can contaminate water .At the moment the hot debate on this topic is all wishfull thinking by a sector of people.In the larger interest of people ,for the reason best known to them. I think all this experiment will end up ,by open mining, which will bring good quality of Briquitte,which will be either exported, or find its use in Pakistan. Further the time frame spelled by experts like one and two years is not real. Even to import the Machinery for such minning takes two to three years.
I can only wish the thinkers success, may thier dream come true.
G.A.Cyclewala
Chemical Engineer
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sir you have done a great job.this is a bright way for Pakistan, if govt of pakistan give full sport.
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@Engr.Ghulam Abbas Cyclewala:
Nothing is value for you unless it is approved by gora masters. We all know how guys like you behave wanting a cut of every thing. Dr. Mubarakmand has already built Nukes and missiles and his technical knowledge is beyond doubt.Be positive for a change.
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