The National Grid Company of Pakistan (NGC) has commissioned the 500-kilovolt Lahore North Grid Station, a major power transmission project aimed at strengthening electricity supply to Punjab’s industrial heartland and improving power evacuation under CPEC projects.
Implemented at a cost of Rs. 20.7 billion with financing from the Asian Development Bank, the grid has a transformation capacity of 3,000 MVA at 500/220kV and 750 MVA at 220/132kV. It is connected through 113 km of 500kV and 45 km of 220kV lines, integrating Lahore with the national transmission network.
NGC Managing Director Engr. Altaf Hussain Malik stated, “This grid station is a strategic addition to Pakistan’s transmission backbone and directly supports CPEC power projects. It will improve system reliability, reduce transmission losses, and ensure stable electricity supply for millions of consumers.”
The Lahore North Grid Station is expected to ease pressure on existing substations in Lahore, Gujranwala, and nearby regions while improving voltage profiles for industrial, commercial, agricultural, and domestic consumers. This achievement highlights Pakistan’s commitment to building a resilient and future-ready power transmission network.
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