Repurposing Pakistan coal assets: strategic options for a modern power system

Pakistan coal assets are becoming increasingly difficult to sustain as low utilisation rates, rising circular debt, and expensive take-or-pay contracts strain the country’s power sector. This report analyses the financial and operational case for the early retirement of the 1,320MW Sahiwal coal-fired plant, modelling scenarios that compare upfront buyouts, staggered compensation payments, and return-on-equity renegotiations. With utilisation falling below 20% […]