The 884MW Suki Kinari hydropower project worth $1.7 billion has successfully completed the Reliability Run Test (RRT) for the project. The hydropower project has been established under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework.
The success of the RRT for the project was announced by the Managing Director Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB). While congratulating the Chinese Sponsors (Energy China), China and Pakistan Governments, Chinese Financial Institutions, Pakistani Organizations and other stakeholders he said that this achievement represents not only technological prowess but also Pakistan’s commitment to sustainable energy and environmental stewardship.
RRT requires a continuous run of 168 hours (7 days) leading to achievement of Commercial Operation Date, however, on 7th day of testing, one of the four power generation units experienced a trip and hence stoppage of RRT. Consequently, RRT could not be successfully completed.
The RRT restarted the same day, 6th September 2024, and was completed by Friday September 13, 2024.
