Pakistan Electricity Demand and Energy Mix (2022)

Powering Pakistan's Future: A Closer Look at Energy Demand and Consumption
2022



Introduction:

Pakistan's energy landscape is evolving rapidly, with a mix of traditional and renewable sources driving the nation's power supply. As of June 2022, the National Transmission and Dispatch Company (NTDC) and K-Electric play pivotal roles in meeting the energy needs of the country.

Power Generation Overview

NTDC System:



  • Total Installed Capacity: The NTDC system boasts an installed generation capacity of 37,949 MW as of June 2022.

  • Renewable Energy (RE): A noteworthy 34% of this capacity is derived from renewable sources, including hydro, solar PV, wind, and bagasse-based technologies.
  • Thermal Projects: The remaining 66% comes from thermal projects, involving local gas, local coal, imported coal, RFO, RLNG, and nuclear technologies.

Energy Production (2021-22):

Total Generation: In the fiscal year 2021-22, the NTDC system produced 143,017 GWh.

Hydroelectric vs. Thermal Contribution:

  • Hydroelectric projects contributed around 25%.
  • Thermal projects, relying on local gas, local coal, imported coal, RFO, and RLNG, accounted for a substantial 58%.
  • Nuclear projects contributed 13%, while renewable energy projects (solar PV, wind, and bagasse) made up 4%.

K-Electric System:

  • Installed Capacity: K-Electric's system has an installed capacity of 3,319 MW, with 97% derived from thermal projects and 3% from renewable energy, specifically solar PV.

Energy Production (2021-22):

  • Total Generation: In the same fiscal year, K-Electric's system generated 10,861 GWh.
  • Thermal Dominance: Thermal projects, relying on local gas, RFO, HSD, imported coal, and RLNG, contributed a significant 96%.
  • Renewable and Nuclear Contribution: Solar PV and wind-based technologies made up 2% and 1%, respectively, while nuclear projects contributed 1%.

Trends in Electricity Generation

  • Historical Overview (2013-2022):

  1. An upward trend in electricity generation (GWh) was observed from 2013-14 to 2018-19.
  2. A slight decrease occurred in 2019-20 due to reduced demand amid economic challenges and the COVID-19 pandemic.
  3. Since 2020-21, the trend has been on the rise again.

  • Peak Demand (2021-22):

    1. NTDC's peak demand, including export to K-Electric, reached 24,564 MW.
    2. K-Electric's peak demand was 3,670 MW.

      Conclusion

      Pakistan's energy sector is undergoing a transformative journey, embracing a diverse mix of energy sources to meet the growing demands. The concerted efforts in renewable energy and the resilience of the sector, as evidenced by the post-2019 recovery, signal a promising future for Pakistan's power landscape. The challenges of the past are being met with innovative solutions, ensuring a brighter, more sustainable energy future for the nation.




      References:

      1. National Transmission and Dispatch Company (NTDC) .
      2. NEPRA https://nepra.org.pk/licensing/Licences/IGCEP/IGCEP%202022-31%20.pdf
      3. K-Electric



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