LDPL seeks gas supply for 235MW power plant
ISLAMABAD: Liberty Daharki Power Limited (LDPL) has urged the government to intervene for the immediate restoration of raw gas supplies to its 235-megawatt power plant, warning that its continued shutdown could force the national grid to rely on expensive imported fuels or resort to load-shedding. In a letter to the relevant authorities, Chairman of the Board Mujahid Pervaz Chattha sought an…
Liberty Daharki Power Limited (LDPL) has called on the government to urgently restore raw gas supplies to its 235-megawatt power plant. The shutdown poses a threat to the national grid, potentially forcing it to rely on costly imported fuels or implement load-shedding. LDPL's Chairman, Mujahid Pervaz Chattha, requested a meeting with authorities to resolve the dispute over unpaid bills and restore gas supplies.
The company claims it was operating at six on the Economic Merit Order (EMO) when gas was disconnected on September 17, 2026, despite Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) cutting off the supply due to unpaid dues. LDPL asserts that its plant plays a crucial role in grid stability and provides affordable electricity. The company is shouldering fixed O&M, insurance, and administrative costs without reimbursement, which it cannot afford indefinitely.
LDPL estimates that replacing its 221 MW of active generation would cost around USD 18 million per month in foreign exchange and higher fuel expenses. It also disputes SNGPL's claimed outstanding dues of Rs24 billion, stating its actual net payable is Rs6 billion after adjustments. LDPL's CEO, Altan Waheed Malik, declared an "Other Force Majeure Event" following the gas supply disconnection, citing Section 13.1(c) of the Power Purchase Agreement as excusing LDPL from obligations until SNGPL restores gas supplies.
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