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450 MW LAKHRA INTEGRATED COALMINE & POWER GENERATION PROJECT

February 2005

Private Power and Infrastructure BoardMinistry of Water and Power

Government of Pakistan

PROJECT PROFILE 450 MW Lakhra Coal Power Project

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1. PAKISTAN- An overview of the Power Sector..................................................................11.1 Power Sector in Pakistan....................................................................................................11.2 Indicative Forecasted Demand and Supply Gap............................................................21.3 Main Players of Pakistan Power Sector ...........................................................................21.3.1 WAPDA .............................................................................................................................31.3.2 NEPRA...............................................................................................................................31.3.3 SCA.....................................................................................................................................31.3.4 PPIB ....................................................................................................................................3

2. The Policy for Power Generation Projects 2002 ................................................................42.1 Objectives of the Power Policy, 2002 .....................................................................................42.2 Scope of the Power Policy, 2002 ..............................................................................................42.3 Salient Features of the Power Policy, 2002 ...........................................................................4

3. Project Processing Features under the Power Policy, 2002 ..............................................53.1 Solicited Proposals ....................................................................................................................53.2 Un-Solicited Proposals ............................................................................................................6

4. 450 MW Lakhra Coal Power Project - A Project Profile..................................................104.1 Location .....................................................................................................................................104.2 Access .........................................................................................................................................104.3 Available Infrastructure ..........................................................................................................104.4 Coal Reserves ............................................................................................................................104.5 Coal Quality ...............................................................................................................................104.6 Washability Results ..................................................................................................................114.7 Topography & Relief.................................................................................................................114.8 Drainage & Water Supply........................................................................................................114.9 Vegetation...................................................................................................................................114.10 Wind Direction .........................................................................................................................114.11 Hydrogeology............................................................................................................................124.12 Rainfall ........................................................................................................................................12

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4.13 Temperature ........................................................................................................................124.14 General Geology .................................................................................................................124.15 History & Background .......................................................................................................124.16 Holes Drilled .......................................................................................................................124.17 Early Investigation/Study for Lakhra coal .........................................................................134.18 Pipe Line Projects ...............................................................................................................134.19 Coal Requirement for Lakhra Project ................................................................................134.20 Project Concept ..................................................................................................................13

5. Contact Information .........................................................................................................13

6. Location Maps

Map 1 Coal Resources of Pakistan..................................................................................................14Map 2 Identified Coal Potential in Sindh........................................................................................15Map 3 Lakhra Coal Field ................................................................................................................16Map 4 Lakhra Designated Area ......................................................................................................17Map 5 450 MW Lakhra Coal Power Project Location....................................................................18

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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

COD Commercial Operation DateFC Financial CloseFSA Fuel Supply AgreementGOP Government of PakistanGSP Geological Survey of PakistanIA Implementation AgreementIPP Independent Power ProducerKESC Karachi Electric Supply CorporationKm KilometerkV Kilo VoltLOI Letter of InterestLOS Letter of SupportMW MegawattJICA Japan International Cooperation AgencyNEPRA National Electric Power Regulatory AuthorityNTDC National Transmission and Dispatch CompanyOGDCL Oil and Gas Development Company LimitedPAEC Pakistan Atomic Energy CommissionPEPCO Pakistan Electric Power CompanyJTB John T. BoydPPA Power Purchase AgreementPPIB Private Power and Infrastructure BoardPSO Pakistan State OilUSAID US Agency for International DevelopmentWAPDA Water and Power Development AuthorityGCCI Gilbert/Commonwealth International Inc.


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Pakistan, a progressive nation with a buoyant economy, is situated in one of the most important economiczones of the world and offers an excellent combination of naturaland human resources for the prospective investor.

Spread over almost 800,000 square kilometers, with a populationof approximately 150 million, the country is located on thecrossroads of Africa, Middle East and Central Asia.

1.1 POWER SECTOR IN PAKISTAN

The generation, transmission, distribution and retail supply of electricity in Pakistan is presently undertakenby two vertically integrated public sector utilities, with significant contribution to generation from variousprivate Independent Power Producers (“IPPs”). These utilities are the Pakistan Water and Power DevelopmentAuthority (“WAPDA”) and the Karachi Electricity Supply Corporation (“KESC”). WAPDA suppliespower to all of Pakistan, except the metropolitan city of Karachiand some of its surrounding areas which are supplied by KESC.Power Wing of WAPDA is being restructured with the ultimategoal of privatizing it to make Power Sector strong and vibrantthrough enhancing efficiency to meet the needs of the consumers.

The transmission systems of WAPDA and KESC areinterconnected through 220 kV double circuit transmission line. Presently, the total installed electricity generation capacity inthe country is about 19478 MW. In the total installed capacity, the share of public sector is around 70%,and the private sector is 30%. The rising share of private sector in electricity generation and presence ofsome of the leading foreign and local companies in this business, speak volumes about Pakistan being anideal investment destination. Currently, there are 16 IPPsin the country, which have been implemented on a Build,Own and Operate (“BOO”) basis, mainly under the privatepower policy announced by the GOP in 1994.

Transmission of electricity takes place at voltages of 500kV,220kV, 132kV, 66kV and 33kV and distribution to at 11kV.The lengths of the transmission lines of various voltagelevel is shown in Table 1.

Presently, the total electricity generation capacity available in the public and private sector is sufficientto meet the future power demand upto 2004-2005 but it is envisaged that in near future there will be a hugegap between demand and supply of electricity. The demand/supply projections indicate that power shortageswill appear in the country from the year 2005-06. These shortages are expected to increase to 5500 MWin the year 2010.

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Sr. No. Voltage Level Length in Km1 500 kV 41602 220 kV 61253 132 kV 258814 66 kV 7376 Total = 43542

Table 1: Transmission Lines in

Fig 1: Public & Private Power Producers

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1.2 INDICATIVE FORECASTED DEMAND AND SUPPLY GAP

The indicative demand and supply gap upto year 2010, as provided by WAPDA while preparing the Policyfor Power Generation Projects 2002, is shown in Fig. 2

Fig. 2: Electricity Demand-Supply Curve of Pakistan (Indicative)

1.3 MAIN PLAYERS OF PAKISTAN POWER SECTOR

Listed below are the main players of Pakistan Coal Power Sector:

ß Ministry of Water & Powerß Water & Power Development Authority (WAPDA)ß Private Power & Infrastructure Board (PPIB)ß Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Resourcesß Geological Survey of Pakistan (GSP)ß National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA)ß Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC)ß Independent Power Producers (IPPs)ß Pakistan Electric Power Company (PEPCO)ß Provincial Private Power Cellsß Sindh Coal Authorityß Lakhra Coal Development Companyß Pakistan Mineral Development Corporationß Energy Wing – Planning & Development Divisionß Fuel Research Centreß Pakistan Environmental Protection Agencyß Pakistan Council of Science & Industrial Researchß Provincial Directorates of Industries & Mineral Developmentß Provincial Inspectorates of Minesß Mine Rescue and Training Centers


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To develop and implement 450 MW Lakhra Coal Mine & Power Generation Project, WAPDA, PPIB,NEPRA and SCA are the relevant players.

1.3.1 WAPDA which was created in 1958 is at an advanced stage of corporatization and its function aspower purchaser has been assigned to National Transmission and Dispatch Company (NTDC).Power generation from 140 MW Lakhra Coal Power Project will be purchased by NTDC whichis the distribution company in the project area.

1.3.2 NEPRA is the overall regulator of power sector. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority(NEPRA) has been established for regulation of electric power generation, transmission anddistribution in Pakistan. NEPRA, as far as practicable, protects the interests of consumers andcompanies providing electric power services.

1.3.3 SCA was established in 1993 to explore, exploit, develop and utilize the vast indigenous coalresources of Sindh. The main objective of SCA is to attract potential investors to establish integratedproject of coal-mining and coal fired power plants in Sindh. SCA provides one-window facilityand preliminary data required for coal mining and coal fired power plants.

1.3.4 PPIB was created in 1994 to act as One-Window organization to, inter alia: facilitate theimplementation of IPPs under various private power policies announced by the GOP from timeto time; issue bidding documents and letters of award to the successful bidders, negotiate, executeand administer the implementation agreements and guarantees there under on behalf of the GOP;and monitor the performance of IPPs, WAPDA, KESC, fuel suppliers and other governmentagencies under various contracts.

At its credit PPIB has a success story of successful implementation of fifteen (15) Private SectorPower Projects in Pakistan with a cumulative capacity of 5577 MW.

Following are the main functions of PPIB:

ÿ To provide “ One-Window” facility to investors in the private power sector by acting as a one stoporganization on behalf of all ministries, departments and agencies of the GOP in matters relating to establishing power projects in the private sector.

ÿ To issue Letters of Interest (LOIs) and Letters of Support (LOSs) on behalf of the GOP, and executeImplementation Agreements (IAs).

ÿ To negotiate the IA and provide support in negotiating Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), Fuel(Coal) Supply Agreement (FSA), Water and other related agreements.

ÿ To provide Sovereign Guarantee to IPPs for the performance of Power Purchaser.

ÿ To liaise with the concerned local and international agencies for facilitating and expediting the progress of private sector projects.

ÿ To process solicitation of projects and entertain unsolicited proposals for establishing private powerprojects.

ÿ To assist private investors in obtaining consents and licences from various agencies of the GOP and Provincial Governments.



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ÿ To act as a mediating organization on behalf of the GOP on issues/disputes arising among IPPs, WAPDA /KESC, fuel suppliers, Provincial Governments etc.

ÿ To assist the regulatory authority (NEPRA) in determining and approving the tariff for new privatepower projects.

ÿ To prepare, conduct and monitor litigation and international arbitration for and on behalf of GOP.

ÿ To provide support to formulate, review and update policies and procedures relating to private sector investments in power generation and allied infrastructure.

ÿ To act as a secretariat for consolidating feedback on various policy issues and assist the Ministry of Water and Power in evolving and refining private power policies.

2. THE POLICY FOR POWER GENERATION PROJECTS 2002

To cater for the future power shortages as have been highlighted in the Fig. 2 above, the GOP formulateda power policy in year 2002 with collective wisdom of all power sector players. The main focus of thepolicy is exploitation of our indigenous resources.

2.1 Objectives of the Power Policy, 2002

The main objectives of the Power Policy, 2002 are:

ÿ To provide sufficient capacity for power generation at the least cost, and to avoid capacityshortfalls

ÿ To encourage and ensure exploitation of indigenous resources, which include renewable energy resources, human resources, participation of local engineering and manufacturing capabilities

ÿ To ensure that stakeholders are looked after in the process, i.e. a win-win situation for all

ÿ To be attuned to safeguard the environment

2.2 Scope of the Power Policy, 2002

The scope of the Power Policy, 2002 covers:

ÿ Private sector projects

ÿ Public sector projects

ÿ Public-private partnership projects

ÿ Projects developed by the public sector and then divested

2.3 Salient Features of the Power Policy, 2002

1. Encourage exploitation of indigenous resources including hydel, coal, gas and renewable resourcesthrough active involvement of the local engineering, design and manufacturing capabilities.

2. Customs duty at the rate of 5% on the import of plant and equipment not manufactured locally.3. No levy of sales tax on such plant, machinery and equipment as the same will be used in production

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4. Exemption is already available from income tax including turnover rates tax and withholding taxon imports, provided that no exemption of income tax on oil-fired power plant.

5. GOP guarantee, contractual obligations of power purchases and provincial governments.

6. Private Power & Infrastructure Board to provide one-window support at Federal level for projectsabove 50 MW.

7. For projects above 50 MW, the provinces would be the main drivers and catalyst for marketing and coordinating projects with the Private Power and Infrastructure Board.

8. The provinces will manage investments for upto 50 MW power stations.

9. Thermal projects to be established either on BOOT or Build-Own-Operate (BOO) basis. The projects based on BOOT to be transferred to the GOP at the end of the concession period.

10. For thermal projects, priority dispatch with economic load dispatch criteria.

11. Provide protection against specified political risk.

12. Provide protection against charges in taxes and duties regimes.

13. Ensures convertibility of Pak Rs in US Dollar and its remitability.

14. Two-part tariff structure consisting of Energy Purchase Price and a Capacity Purchase Price withadequate provision for escalation.

15. To eliminate protracted negotiation, Implementation Agreement (IA) and Power Purchase Agreement(PPA) have been standardized.

3. PROJECT PROCESSING FEATURES UNDER THE POWER POLICY, 2002

The Power Policy, 2002 envisages entertaining Solicited and Un-solicited proposals.

3.1 Solicited Proposals

ÿ Proposals will be solicited from investors for projects for which feasibility study is alreadyavailable.

ÿ For competitive bidding selection process will involve prequalification, issuance of Requestfor Proposals (RFP), bidding, evaluation and award.

ÿ The evaluation of bids will be based on the lowest levelized tariff.

ÿ The Power Policy, 2002 stipulates a complete mechanism and details required by thesponsors to participate in competitive bidding.

ÿ A Typical Schedule to conduct competitive bidding for a private power project with capacityabove 50 MW is given in Table 2.



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3.2 Un-Solicited Proposals

ÿ The proposals for which feasibility studies are not available and which could be developedfor power generation are classified as unsolicited proposals.

ÿ For unsolicited proposals, the Power Policy, 2002 specifies that:

i) The potential investors identify projects for which no feasibility study has beencarried out (raw site) and submit their proposals to carryout the feasibility study andsubsequently implement the project.

ii) The unsolicited proposals on raw site can be invited through advertisement by thePPIB.

ÿ For unsolicited proposals tariff will be negotiated between sponsors and the Power Purchaserand approved by the Regulator.

ÿ A Typical Schedule for processing unsolicited proposals is provided in Table 3.

Table 2: Typical Schedule for Solicited Proposals

Sr. Activity Typical Time (Days)1 Submission of Pre-qualification Documents by the sponsors in

response to advertisement. 302 Evaluation of Pre-qualification Documents. 303 Approval of PPIB Board & notification to Pre-qualified bidders. 154 Issuance of RFP to the bidders. 155 Pre-qualified bidders to submit bid including minimum functional

specification and financial (tariff) bid. 1206 Evaluation of bids, selection of preferred bidder & approval of PPIB Board. 607 Approval of NEPRA and ECC. 218 Posting of Performance Guarantee by Sponsors @ US$ 5000 per MW. 109 Issuance of LOS by PPIB. 5



Table 3: Typical Schedule for Processing Unsolicited Proposals

o Appropriate time to carry out feasibility study will be provided to sponsors.

Sr. Activity Typical Time (Days)

1 Submission of detailed proposal including pre-qualification details 02 Evaluation of proposal by PPIB assisted by MoW&P/WAPDA/KESC

• Clearance of Location from NTDC• Clearance from Fuel Supplier• Clearance from Provincial /AJK Govt. for hydel & coal projects 60• Approval of PPIB Board• Approval of Board Minutes

3 Posting of bank guarantee by Sponsors @ US$ 1000 per MW 104 Issuance of LOI by PPIB 5

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Typical Schedule for Processing Unsolicited Proposals (Contd.....)

Sr. Activity Typical Time (Days)

1 Tariff Negotiations between sponsors & Power Purchaser 302 Tariff determination by NEPRA and approval of PPIB Board. 603 Submission of Performance Guarantee @ US$ 5000 / MW by sponsors. 154 Issuance of LOI by PPIB 5



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RAW SITEPROJECTABOVE 50

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Invitation of Proposals on Rawsite Through

Advertisement by PPIB

Registration and Purchase ofPre-qualification Documents by

Sponsors/Project Companies

Submission ofPre-qualification

Details and Proposals

Evaluation by PPIB

Ranking of Sponsors(Approval from PPIB Board)

Invitation for submission ofPerformance Guarantee (PG)

Issue LOIby PPIB

Next Ranked sponsors invitedfor submission of PG

Intimation to Sponsors

Proposal Rejected

Registration CancelledSubmission NotMade

Not Pre-qualified

Sponsors otherthan 1st.ranked

PG not submitted

PG subm

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4. 450 MW LAKHRA COAL POWER PROJECT4.1 LOCATION

Lakhra coal field is situated in the Dadu district of Sindh Province of Pakistan. It is 48 km North-West of the town of Hyderabad. The proposed project area lies between Latitudes 25’ 30 minutes and 25’50 minutes N, and Longitudes 68’ 15 minutes. Location map of Lakhra coalfield is enclosed.

4.2 ACCESS

Lakhra coal field is connected by a metallic road with Indus Highway, which runs along the rightbank of river Indus. Standard gauge single rail track is also available near Khanot village along the sideof Highway at a distance of about 17 km from the proposed project area.

4.3 AVAILABLE INFRASTRUCTURE

Road Link: Lakhra coal field is connected by 20 m long metallic road with Indus Highway nearKhanot.

Rail Link: Khanot Railway Station having standard gauge single track on the right bank of river Indus at a distance of 30 km from Lakhra coal field is available.

Water Availability: River Indus is flowing at a distance of 35 km in the east of Lakhra coal field.

Electricity: High voltage 132 kV power transmission line is available at a distance of 25 km near Khanot.

4.4 COAL RESERVES

According to John T. Boyd (JTB) Co. of US the measured coal reserves in the designated area iscalculated as 122 million tonnes. However, JTB also estimated in-place coal resources of the combinedNorth and South Lakhra coal-field as 305 million tonnes, whereas, the Sindh Coal Authority has estimatedthe measured coal reserves as 246 tonnes and indicated coal reserves as 1,328 million tones.

Mineable coal reserves in Lakhra designated area 122 million tonnesMineable coal reserves in other areas of Lakhra coal-field 183 million tonnesTotal mineable coal reserves in Lakhra coal-field 305 million tonnes

4.5 COAL QUALITYProximate Analysis (Dry basis)

Ash (%) 28.70Volatile Matter (%) 37.90Fixed Carbon (%) 33.40Sulphur (%) 07.65Moisture (%) 39.21Calorific Value – Btu/lb 6,060

Ultimate Analysis (Dry basis)

Water (%) 32.00Ash (%) 19.52Hydrogen (%) 02.45Carbon (%) 33.04Nitrogen (%) 00.75Sulphur (%) 05.20Oxygen (%) 07.04



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HGI 70.00Calorific Value – Btu/lb 5,750

Forms of Sulphur (Dry basis)

Pyrites (%) 04.24Sulphate (%) 00.47Organic (%) 02.94

4.7 TOPOGRAPHY AND RELIEFFlat topped hills, slopes down gently towards Indus plain stand out in the eastern, northern and

southern parts of the area. The broad Lakhra valley crosses the central part of the area and is joined bynumber of tributaries. Highest point is 686 ft above sea level near coal mines and lowest point is 238 ftabove sea level near Lakhra Nala.

4.8 DRAINAGE AND WATER SUPPLYLakhra Nala flows from North-East to South and then swings South-East and finally to the East.

Siph Nala is the main tributary which flows across the crest of the anticline.

4.9 VEGETATIONThe area is barren, the hills are bald, and cultivation is limited to patches in comparatively low

lying areas, where rain water accumulates. The cultivation is mostly in the western part of the coal field.People of the area live nomadic life.

4.10 WIND DIRECTION

The wind direction prevails from North during winter months of Nov. and Dec. and it prevails fromSouth-West direction during summer months of April to Sept.

Grain Size: < 10 mm

<1.30 11.93 5.42 11.93 5.42 88.07 21.62 -1.30 – 1.35 9.09 5.77 21.02 5.57 78.98 23.45 -1.35 – 1.40 23.07 6.55 41.09 6.08 55.91 30.42 53.941.40 – 1.50 21.78 11.67 65.87 7.93 34.13 42.39 29.141.50 – 1.60 7.36 20.12 73.23 9.16 26.77 48.50 12.281.60 – 1.70 4.92 31.72 78.15 10.58 21.85 52.27 8.971.70 – 1.80 4.05 39.25 82.20 11.99 17.80 55.25 7.461.80 – 1.90 3.41 43.95 85.61 13.26 14.39 57.94 6.411.90 – 2.00 3.00 51.38 88.61 14.55 11.39 59.68 ->2.00 11.39 59.66 100.00 19.69 - - -Total 100.00 19.69 - - - - -

APG Wt. of Ash Total Total Total Total Near +/-0.1Coal Cont. Floats Floats Sinks Sinks Gravity(%) (%) Yield (%) Ash (%) Yield (%) Ash Materials

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4.11 HYDROGEOLOGY

The depth to ground water table is 110.2 meters and the elevation of the table is 23.8 meters. Coalseam is generally above the ground water. Climate is semi arid. Average rainfall is 20 to 30 cm and limitedrecharges to aquifers through rainfall.

4.12 RAIN-FALL

The average rain-fall is110-150 mm during July - August

4.13 TEMPERATURE

Maximum 48 degree CMinimum 15 degree CAnnual Mean 20 degree C

4.14 GENERAL GEOLOGY

Lakhra coal field is doubly plunging anticline, known as Lakhra Anticline. Its axis runs in North-East direction, folding is very gentle and the dip of the strata not exceeds 7 degrees. There are group offaults almost parallel to the anticline axis. The fault dips at high angles with small down throw. Geologicallythe coal bearing strata are of tertiary period. The upper coal bearing strata is important and containsworkable coal seams. Lakhra coal is associated with the Bara Formation of late Paleocene age.

4.15 HISTORY AND BACKGROUND

As early as 1855 Baluch nomads during the course of sinking water well struck coal bed in Lakhraarea. After that many geological investigations have been carried out in the Lakhra area by national andinternational organizations. Interest in large scale exploration of coal for power generation began to developin the early 1960 when the Geological Survey of Pakistan and United States Geological Survey performeda systematic geological investigation of the area. Pakistan Industrial Development Corporation carried outvarious tests and found Lakhra coal suitable for power generation.

In 1996 a Polish firm carried out a mining and power generation feasibility study on Lakhra coal. In 1978JICA carried out additional technical, financial and economical feasibility study and concluded that a 300MW plant is technically feasible. Then Government of Pakistan asked USAID to review all studies andto carry out independent study for the establishment of a coal fired power station based on Lakhra coal.In 1986 USAID completed the study and concluded that a Lakhra coal mine, supplying coal for 2 x 250MW power plant is technically sound, and economically and environmentally feasible.

4.16 HOLES DRILLED

Organization No. of Holes Date

GSP 3 1960PMDC 19 1975 -76JICA 50 1979USAID 106 1984 -86CBCIB/China 26 1988


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4.17 EARLY INVESTIGATION/STUDY FOR LAKHRA COALJohn T. Boyd Company (JTB) of US completed a detailed feasibility study in 1986 for the

development of a coal mine in Lakhra in the designated area to supply coal to 2 x 250 MW coal firedpower plant, whereas, Gilbert/Commonwealth International Inc. (GCCI) carried out feasibility of theproposed power plant. The studies have shown that it is technically feasible and economically competitivewith other power generation alternatives to develop the coal mine and to construct 2 x 250 MW coal firedpower plant based on Lakhra coal. The map of the designated area of the Lakhra coal-field is enclosed.

4.18 PIPE-LINE PROJECTS

1. 450 MW Integrated Project of Lakhra Coal Mine & Power Plant (Solicited)2. 150 MW Lakhra Coal Power Project of Habibullah Energy (Un-solicited)

4.19 COAL REQUIREMENT FOR LAKHRA PROJECTS

Coal requirement for 450 MW Plant for 30 years 90 million tonnesCoal requirement for 150 MW Plant for 30 years 30 million tonnesTotal coal requirements for 600 MW for 30 years 120 million tonnesReserves required with 65% extraction by U/G

mining method for 30 years plant life 162 million tonnes

4.20 PROJECT CONCEPT

PPIB has already invited solicited proposals in the leading international /national news papers fromthe private sector for developing an integrated coal mine cum mine-mouth power generation project to belocated at the raw site (the site for which no feasibility study has been carried out) in Lakhra coal-field inDistrict Dadu, Sindh Province of Pakistan. The specific area comprises of the coal-field block of 8622acres, located about 193 km North-East of Karachi and 70 km North-West of Hyderabad. The locationmap of the project site is enclosed. The deadline for submission of the detailed proposal has been extendedto 30th June 2005. Only the pre-qualified sponsors will be ranked as per ranking criteria developed byPPIB. The first ranked sponsor will be given the chance to develop the Project as per the provisions ofPower Policy 2002.

5. CONTACT INFORMATION

For further information and queries the following officials can be contacted at PPIB, 50- NazimmudinRoad, F-7/4, Islamabad. Tel # 9205421-9205422, Fax # 9217735-9215723.

Sr. Name Designation Telephone NoNo1 Mr. N.A. Zuberi Director (Projects) 92-51-92023542 Mr. Shah Jahan Mirza Director (Finance & Policy) 92-51-92171263 Mr. Asif Ali Abro Project Manager (Thermal) 92-51-9201848




IDENTIFIED COAL POTENTIAL IN SINDH

Map-2: Map showing location of coalfields of Sindh



LAKHRA COAL FIELD
