800 MW of electricity will be auctioned
The Power Division gains capabilities for integrated energy planning, focusing on provincial, federal needs Electricity pylons of high voltage power lines are seen at sunset. PHOTO: REUTERS Islamabad: The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCOE) on Wednesday approved guidelines for the auction of 800 megawatts to open up the electricity market to competition among various players. Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired the CCOE meeting. The guidelines aim to allocate 800 MW of electricity through a transparent and competitive auction mechanism and will remain in place for a period of five years. During the meeting, the Department of Energy (Electricity Division) sought





