ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has released an inquiry report on a major power breakdown that occurred earlier this year in several parts of the country, including major cities like Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, and Quetta. The report has identified NTDC and Jinco Two Port Qasim Electric Power Company as responsible for the blackout that left millions of people without electricity on January 23.
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According to the NEPRA inquiry report, the power system was affected due to the over-supply of electricity in transmission lines. The electricity generation was increased from wind power plants in the South, while in the North, hydel power generation was decreased. As a result, three plants of K-2 were tripped, and 1,940MW of electricity disappeared from the system.
The inquiry committee recommended upgrading the system and providing training to the NTDC staff regarding the dispatch system. The report highlighted the flaws in the power system and recommended taking measures to avoid such incidents in the future.
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The power restoration took time due to the non-availability of the Skadsystem in the NPCC. The system was quickly injected with 3,843mg of electricity, but despite this, the north region tripped, and cascading was reported in Engro, Shanghai Electric, and Thar Coal.
The blackout caused significant inconvenience to the citizens, with many businesses and industries forced to shut down for the day. The NEPRA report serves as a reminder of the importance of a well-functioning power system and the need for constant monitoring and maintenance to prevent such incidents in the future.
