Pakistan : Second Power Transmission Strengthening Project (ADB-59002-001)

Regions
  • South Asia
Geographic location where the impacts of the investment may be experienced.
Countries
  • Pakistan
Geographic location where the impacts of the investment may be experienced.
Specific Location
Faisalabad, Ghazi Barotha, Islamabad
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Financial Institutions
  • Asian Development Bank (ADB)
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Project Status
Proposed
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Bank Risk Rating
A
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Borrower
Government of Pakistan
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Sectors
  • Energy
  • Infrastructure
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Investment Type(s)
Loan
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Investment Amount (USD)
$ 400.00 million
Value listed on project documents at time of disclosure. If necessary, this amount is converted to USD ($) on the date of disclosure. Please review updated project documents for more information.
Loan Amount (USD)
$ 400.00 million
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Primary Source

Original disclosure @ ADB website

Updated in EWS Jul 1, 2025

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Project Description
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As stated by the ADB, the project will finance the construction of a 500 kV double-circuit (D/C) transmission line, approximately 270 kilometers in length, using quad-bundled Drake conductors. The line will loop in and out of the existing 500 kV Ghazi Barotha Rewat single-circuit transmission line at the Faisalabad West substation. The project also includes the installation of two 500 kV line bays and two 111 MVAR shunt reactors at Faisalabad West, along with one 111 MVAR shunt reactor each at the 500 kV Ghazi Barotha and 500 kV Islamabad West substations to enhance system stability and voltage regulation.

Early Warning System Project Analysis
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The ADB categorized the project E&S risks as follows:

  • Environment - A
  • Involuntary Resettlement - B
  • Indigenous Peoples - C
Investment Description
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Private Actors Description
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As stated by Devex, after unbundling of WAPDA, NTDC was incorporated as a Public Limited Company in Nov 06, 1998 under the Companies Ordinance 1984 (now Companies Act 2017), with its Head Office at Lahore. After having Certificate for Commencement of Business, NTDC started its commercial operations from March 01, 1999.

NEPRA granted Transmission License to NTDC in December 2002 to engage in the exclusive transmission business for a term of thirty (30) years.

Private Actor 1 Private Actor 1 Role Private Actor 1 Sector Relation Private Actor 2 Private Actor 2 Role Private Actor 2 Sector
- - - - National Transmission and Dispatch Company Limited Contractor Energy

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ADB Team Leader:

Takhmina Mukhamedova - Senior Energy Specialist

No contacts provided at the time of disclosure.

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ACCOUNTABILITY MECHANISM OF ADB

The Accountability Mechanism is an independent complaint mechanism and fact-finding body for people who believe they are likely to be, or have been, adversely affected by an Asian Development Bank-financed project. If you submit a complaint to the Accountability Mechanism, they may investigate to assess whether the Asian Development Bank is following its own policies and procedures for preventing harm to people or the environment. You can learn more about the Accountability Mechanism and how to file a complaint at: http://www.adb.org/site/accountability-mechanism/main.

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