Agreement signed to set up LNG-fueled power plant in Jhang

LAHORE (92 News) – An agreement has been signed between Punjab government and a Chinese company in Lahore on Friday to set up a 1263 MW LNG-fueled power plant in Jhang. The project will be completed in 26 months whereas it will start power generation of 810megawatt within 14 months. Addressing the ceremony, Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif said load shedding in the country will be solved forever due to concrete measures taken by the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government. The chief minister said that all power projects have been completed speedily with transparency. He went on to say that the first phase of power plants at Bhikhi and Haveli Bahadur Shah is already functional. “Sahiwal Power Plant and Solar Park Bahawalpur are being completed under China Pakistan Economic Corridor,” Shahbaz said.