Pakistan kicks off construction of its largest Nuclear Power Plant today as the opening ceremony will be attended by key officials from China and Pakistan.
Pakistan is set to commence construction on its largest nuclear power plant, the Chashma Nuclear Power Project Unit-5 (C-5), today (December 30). The project will begin with the pouring of concrete into the foundation slab, signifying the formal start of construction.
A ceremony marking the event will be attended by high-ranking officials from both Pakistan and China, who will witness the initial concrete pouring process.
The project follows the Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA) granting a construction license for the C-5 power plant, which has a capacity of 1,200 MW.
Earlier this year, in April, the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) applied for the license, submitting various supporting documents, including a preliminary safety assessment report.
Currently, Pakistan operates six nuclear power plants with a combined capacity of 3,530 MW. Like its predecessors, the C-5 power plant is being developed with Chinese assistance, further cementing the strong partnership between the two neighboring nations.
The Chashma Nuclear Power Generating Station (CNPGS) site already hosts four nuclear power plants: C-1 and C-2, each with a capacity of 325 MW, and C-3 and C-4, each with 340 MW.
Upon completion, the C-5 plant will have a capacity to generate 1,200 MW of electricity, significantly boosting Pakistan’s energy output.
It is worth noting that the ground-breaking ceremony for the C-5 project took place earlier on July 14, 2023.
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