Chinese Ambassador renews China’s commitment to help eliminate Pakistan’s energy crises

Islamabad: Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong has renewed the commitment of China to help eliminate Pakistan’s energy crises.

Speaking at the 2nd Annual Occupational Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) award ceremony organised by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) here, the envoy highlighted the power projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

The award ceremony at the NEPRA Tower was held to celebrate the outstanding achievements of authority’s licensees.

The ceremony was chaired by Chairman NEPRA Tauseef H. Farooqi and graced by Nong Rong, Ambassador of People’s Republic of China as Chief Guest.

Ambassador Nong Rong appreciated NEPRA efforts of organizing an amazing ceremony.

He shed light on various CPEC Energy Projects initiated by the Chinese Government in Pakistan vis-a-vis HSE and reiterated his government’s resolve to help Pakistan’s Power Sector.

The envoy said that his government would further increase investment in the power sector, especially in renewable energy.

Farooqi in his opening remarks presented his vision about NEPRA’s drive “Power with Safety (PwS)” in addition to its other four drives “Power with Prosperity”, “Power with Security”, “Power with Unity” and “Power with Equality”.

He remarked that HSE issues are at the forefront of his priorities and therefore each licensee shall strive hard to improve its performance in this area.

He also elaborated that NEPRA through its PwS drive is making tremendous headways by developing safety protocols and conducting awareness sessions which has resulted in a decrease in accidents and electrocutions.

The ceremony was attended by Heads and Professionals of various top power sector entities, contractors from Generation, Distribution and Transmission companies including Chairman PNRA, Chairman PAEC, NEPRA Professionals and journalists

The Chinese ambassador and the Chairman NEPRA presented awards to the top performing organizations at the conclusion of the ceremony.

UCH & UCH-II Power (Pvt.) Limited was recognized as the top performer and presented Gold Award, followed by Foundation Power Company (Daharki) Limited with the Silver whereas Bronze award was shared by Karachi Nuclear Power Generating Stations, M/s Chashma Nuclear Power Generating Stations and Nishat Power Limited.

Similarly, NEPRA also recognized eighteen individuals from power companies for their outstanding safety performance in the field.