ISLAMABAD -: The two-under construction nuclear power plants of 340 MW each located at Chashma would start commercial operation in Dec 2016 and October 2017, respectively. At present, the construction activities are three months ahead of schedule. Dome on C-3 containment was placed successfully on March 6, 2013, said Economic Survey 2013-14 released here on Monday. The govt has mandated Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission for installation of 8,800MW nuclear power capacit by the year 2030. The Commission has technical and engineering infrastructure in place to provide technical support to existing under construction and future nuclear power plants.
It also has a network of in-house educational and training institutions that encompass all major facets of nuclear science and technology.
The Commission (PAEC) is also responsible for planning, construction and operation of nuclear power plants i.e Karachi Nuclear Power Plant (KANUPP) and Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Unit-1 and 2 (C-1 & C-2).
KANUPP, located at Karachi, completed its design life of 30 years in 2002.
After necessary refurbishment and safety retrofits, it is now operating on extended life.
KANUPP, generated highest ever electricity in a calendar year in 2012, in its 40-years history.
The C-1 and C-2 located at Chashma are performing very well. C-1 achieved record of continuous operation of 239.13 days in July 2012.