Power generation in April 2025 surged by 22 percent YoY (highest in 48 months) to 10,513 GWh.
The rise in generation is attributed to increased demand, driven by a reduction in tariffs, according to Arif Habib Limited (AHL).
Despite the increase, generation remained in line with the reference level. During 10MFY25, generation reached 100,661 GWh, reflecting a 0.4 percent YoY decline.
The cost of power generation rose by 8 percent YoY to Rs. 9.92/KWh, staying above the reference cost.
Local coal-based generation surged by 73 percent to 1,525 GWh.
Gas-based generation decreased by 14 percent YoY.
Wind power generation rose by 67 percent YoY.
Solar power generation grew by 2 percent YoY.
Nuclear generation improved by 73 percent YoY, but RLNG-based generation remained static at 0 percent during the period in review.
Imported coal-based generation reached 1,054 GWh in April 2025, 50.2x higher than in the same month last year.
Fuel Cost
The cost of power generation was Rs. 9.92/kWh in April 2025.
During 10MFY25, the average fuel cost was Rs. 8.78 per kWh, down 0.1 percent compared to 10MFY24.
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Generation cost 9.2/kwh and selling it to consumer @ 35/kwh. High production, but still 50% Karachi is facing load shedding. Height of fraud and mismanagement.
Hey what is YoY, 10MFY25 & 10,513 GWh?
I think you have to be a Wapda employee to understand this article.
Who wrote it and who approved it, it is ridiculous?