Ayesha Saba

The Dhabeji grid station project, financed through the Public Sector Development Programme, has achieved 80% progress and is slated for completion by December 2025 to enhance Sindh’s transmission network.

According to the documents available with Wealth Pakistan, as of September 29, 2025, the 220/132kV GIS Dhabeji grid station project had achieved 79.77% physical and 87% financial progress, reflecting steady advancement towards completion. The project, with a total PC-1 cost of Rs6.17 billion, aims to be fully operational by December 31, 2025.

The progress breakdown shows that design and engineering have been 95% completed, while procurement/FAT/shipment of equipment and materials stand at 85%. Civil Works have reached 83.5% completion, and erection & installation is progressing at 70%. Meanwhile, testing and commissioning activities are at an early stage with 18% completion.

Similarly, the 220kV transmission line project associated with Dhabeji grid station, has recorded 79.23% physical and 89% financial progress to date. Detailed component analysis shows that tower staking and release activities are complete (100%), while civil works have achieved 80.5% completion. Tower erection and stringing are progressing steadily, with completion rates of 59.6% and 62.86%, respectively, indicating strong field progress despite logistical challenges.

The Dhabeji grid station and transmission initiatives are expected to play a critical role in enhancing power reliability and evacuation capacity in the Karachi and Dhabeji industrial zones. Upon completion, the projects will significantly improve voltage stability and transmission efficiency, contributing to industrial growth and regional development.

Officials at the Ministry of Energy (Power Division) emphasised that the Dhabeji project is part of broader efforts to modernise the national transmission infrastructure, reduce system losses, and facilitate industrial expansion under the government’s energy security agenda.

Credit: INP-WealthPk