Pakistan, July 30 -- The National Grid Company of Pakistan Ltd. (NGC) has successfully energized the 500 kV K2/K3-Matiari and KKI-Port Qasim transmission line circuits, marking a major step forward in strengthening the nation's power infrastructure. This 102 km long transmission line (double-circuit, quad-bundle) is intended to evacuate 2,200 MW power from K2 and K3 nuclear power plants near Karachi.

The newly commissioned transmission line establishes a dedicated link between the K2/K3 facilities of KANUUP (PAEC) with the existing 500kV Port Qasim - Matiari transmission line and has been completed at an approximate cost of PKR 18.45 billion. This critical enhancement in the transmission infrastructure significantly augments the reliabil...