The power supply improved during peak hours on April 27 as higher hydel generation helped limit load shedding, although shortages persisted due to a lack of LNG, it was reported on Wednesday.
According to the Power Division, the hydropower generation increased to 6,000 megawatts during peak hours after higher water releases from Tarbela Dam.
This remains significantly below the country’s total hydel capacity of 11,500 megawatts, indicating continued underutilisation of available resources.
Improved hydel output and better grid stability enabled transmission of around 500 megawatts from the south to the national grid, with an additional 100 megawatts brought into the system.
Electricity generation also saw some improvement due to the supply of local gas to certain power plants.
Last night, power distribution companies conducted load management for 25 minutes to an hour, and after the environment improved, electricity demand decreased.
The spokesman further said that power plants were not generating 5000 megawatts of electricity due to the non-availability of liquified natural gas.
Despite rising demand, load management during peak hours was limited to between one and two hours, supported by increased hydel generation.
The power division spokesman further said that after the availability of LNG and an excess flow of water, the electricity shortfall will end.
