The Power Planning and Monitoring Company (PPMC) and PowerChina has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a Joint Research and Development Centre, Gwadar Pro reported quoting PPMC. PPMC, operating under Ministry of Energy (Power Division), serves as the policy, planning, and technical arm for national electricity planning, sector analysis, and R&D coordination, it added.

PowerChina, a Chinese state-owned global leader in civil infrastructure engineering, brings decades of expertise in power generation, hydropower, transmission, and global infrastructure projects, it said. The R&D Centre will focus on renewable energy technology, smart grid and infrastructure innovations, energy monitoring systems and data solutions, sustainable development and localization of energy technologies, PPMC said.

This partnership combines PowerChina’s international engineering expertise with the PPMC’s local knowledge and vision. Together, we will foster innovation that promotes Pakistan’s energy transition and strengthens infrastructure resilience. ‘We look forward to sharing future developments and progress as this joint R&D centre begins its journey of research, innovation, and impact’, PPMC added.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP) — Pak-China