Sahiwal Power Plant leads with sustainable practices in between the ongoing challenge of smog an environmental issues in Punjab particularly.
Amid Punjab’s ongoing smog challenges, the Sahiwal coal-fired power plant, developed under CPEC, is effectively keeping emission levels low by utilizing advanced technologies such as Electrostatic Precipitators (ESP) and Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD).
The use of these cutting-edge technologies helps capture and eliminate particulate matter and sulfur dioxide, ensuring that emissions remain significantly below the minimum thresholds set by the EPA, the World Bank, and Chinese standards.
The plant has implemented measures to cut emissions within its operations, notably by switching to electric vehicles for internal transport, removing fuel-powered vehicles that contribute to pollution.
The switch to electric carts helps lower greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants, enhancing air quality inside and around the plant, while supporting the plant’s commitment to sustainability.
Additionally, the plant has started a plantation drive to boost green cover, an essential element in its anti-smog strategy, which enhances air quality and sets a positive example for other industrial entities.
Since its commissioning in 2017, the Sahiwal coal-fired power plant has consistently kept emissions of harmful gases such as SO2, NOX, CO, and mercury below the levels set by the World Bank, Japan, and the EU.
To monitor emissions, the plant has set up a Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS) and employed a third-party certified by the EPA to follow the Environmental Monitoring Plan (EMP) and submit monthly reports.
The 1320 MW plant has introduced critical health measures for its workforce, including mandatory use of high-quality protective masks during the smog season to shield employees from harmful pollutants.
Beyond protective measures, the plant has launched an educational program to inform employees about the risks of smog and the importance of taking protective steps.
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