PD invites bids for Guddu plant steam turbine rehab
ISLAMABAD The Power Division has invited international competitive bids for rehabilitation of the steam turbine of Guddu 747MW Power Plant, a move expected to reduce the plant’s generation cost by Rs4.19 per unit—from Rs13.87 to Rs9.68—and unlock an additional 297MW of generation capacity. According to official statement issued by the Power Division, the procurement process for rehabilitation of…
The Power Division has issued an international call for bids to rehabilitate the steam turbine of Guddu 747MW Power Plant. This move aims to reduce the plant’s generation cost, unlocking an additional 297MW of capacity. The project, structured as an EPC turnkey package, began following a thorough technical study and engineering review.
Bids are due by October 7, 2026, with targeted commissioning in December 2028. The Guddu plant, currently operating at around 450MW due to the out-of-service ST-16, ranks 11th in the dispatch merit order. Upon rehabilitation, it should reach full 747MW output, improving its position to around 7th in the merit order. Restoration of the steam turbine is anticipated to lower the generation cost from Rs13.87 to Rs9.68 per unit, enhancing the plant's competitiveness in the national grid.
Strategically important due to Guddu’s significant role in the transmission network, the rehabilitation seeks to boost grid reliability, operational flexibility, and power flow management between northern and southern regions. Part of the Power Minister’s goal to optimize existing assets, improve efficiency, and reduce electricity costs, this initiative aligns with broader efforts to strengthen Pakistan’s energy sector.
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