Keyal Khwar project to generate 122MW


ISLAMABAD : The construction of Rs 109.322 million Keyal Khwar Hydropower project will generate 122MW power and benefit the national economy Rs 3.5 billion per annum. According to the Wapda documents, the physical progress is 40pc. Upon the completion, the Keyal Khwar hydropower project will contribute 426 million units of low-cost electricity to the national grid. The project is located at Keyal Khawar, Right Tributary of Indus in Dasu District, Khyer Pakhtunkhwa and 310km from Islamabad.Germany granted Euro 77 million for the project under the loan agreement and in supplementary loan agreement Germany gives Euro 20 million.The project detailed engineering design, the pre-qualification of firms for civil and electro-mechanical works of the project is under process and is likely to be completed soon, revealed documents.

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