Mianwali:Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission has achieved a major milestone at the Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Generating Station with the successful dome placement of the Chashma-5 (C-5) Nuclear Power Plant.
According to Radio Pakistan, a ceremony marking the occasion was held in Mianwali, attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as the Chief Guest, along with the Chief of the Army Staff, Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chinese officials, and other senior representatives from relevant organizations.
The Prime Minister praised the engineers, technicians, and workers from Pakistan and China for their dedication, leading to the completion of this significant construction milestone ahead of schedule. He emphasized the importance of the C-5 project as a representation of clean and emissions-free electricity generation in Pakistan.
Shehbaz Sharif also highlighted the role of Chinese partners, stating that the event reaffirms the Pakistan-China All-Weather friendship and commitment to expanding strategic cooperation in various sectors. He underscored the necessity of utilizing Pakistan's resources and human capital to foster economic, energy, and environmental advancements.
The Chairman of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission, in his remarks, highlighted nuclear power's critical role in ensuring energy security by providing reliable and low-carbon electricity. He noted that Pakistan's nuclear power plants currently generate 3,530 megawatts of electricity, significantly reducing carbon dioxide emissions by about 15 million tonnes annually.
The Chairman further explained that nuclear energy constitutes approximately 16.6 percent of the country's total electricity generation, which increases to 26 percent during winter, despite only accounting for 8.6 percent of its installed capacity. The C-5 nuclear power project is projected to have a generation capacity of 1,200 megawatts and aims to commence electricity generation by September 2030.
