Energy crisis in pakistan by ali raza under graduate of sukkur iba.

(All Figures in MW)

Fiscal Year Computed Peak Demand* Corresponding SupplySurplus/ Shortfall

2001-02 10459 10894 435

2002-03 11044 10958 -86

2003-04 11598 11834 236

2004-05 12595 12792 197

2005-06 13847 12600 -1247

2006-07 15838 13292 -2546

2007-08 17398 12442 -4956

2008-09 17852 13637 -4215

2009-10 18467 13445 -3000

2010-11 19500 14500 -5000

Country is falling short of 4500m.watt.

Electricity production from OIL, COAL AND GAS SOURCES.

Total production is 8500 MW while the shortage of 5500 MW.

Jul 06 - Jun 07 Jul 09 – Dec 09

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YEARS DEMAND SUPPLY NET DIFFERENCE

2004-2005 3173Mcf/day 4033 860

2009-2010 4565Mcf/day 4424 -141

2019-2020 9114Mcf/day 3001 -6113

2029-2030 19035Mcf/day 2299 -16736

Government guarantee and financial support is required to install matching capacity in Public Sector otherwise load shedding will persist in view of lack of private sector appetite for investment

Supply Side and Demand Side Measures

At source deduction be allowed to effect recovery of outstanding dues from Provincial Govt. and KESC. Recoveries

• Political and active Provincial Governmental support is needed to control theft in power sector.

• Electricity Act & Conservation Act need to be amended to include penalty clauses on theft and energy wastage

Efficiency Improvement and Theft Control

Allocation of additional gas

• Immediate allocation of additional gas of 350 MCF/Day be made to Power Sector.

• If not done, the sustainability of Power Sector and affordability will be jeopardized

•Availability of gas can save the day

• Strategy to overcome the power crisis should be supported by the set of policy measures

• Joint Session of Parliament be summoned to discuss energy crisis and how get out of it.

Policies