PESHAWAR:Member Governor Advisory Board, Osman Saifullah Khan here Wednesday chaired a meeting to review PEDO’s governance, operational portfolio, ongoing projects, federal issues and future reforms road-map for provincial energy independence.
The meeting was briefed on PEDO’s governance and organizational structure, staffing, overall energy portfolio including completed and under construction hydro-power projects, power generation and commercial performance over the last few years.
Briefing also included status of ongoing hydro-power projects including time-lines, extensions, physical progress and reasons for delay such as land issues, floods, security constraints and geological conditions. Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives undertaken in project areas including community infrastructure, health and education facilities, access roads and other welfare measures were also highlighted.
Federal issues related to power agreements, transfer of projects, tariff notifications for private hydro-power projects, IGCEP inclusion, income tax, security clearances for contractors were discussed in detail. The need for timely resolution of pending federal approvals including power acquisition, tariff notification and restoration of committed status for key hydro-power projects was emphasized.
The meeting also reviewed PEDO’s renewable energy portfolio covering mini/micro hydro-power projects, flood rehabilitation of affected sites, and solarization initiatives for schools, health facilities, mosques, households, public buildings and mini grids.
Osman Saifullah Khan appreciated the progress and directed to expedite completion of on-going hydro-power projects, accelerate resolution of federal issues through coordination with relevant federal ministries and regulators, fast-track solarization and flood rehabilitation works and advance the provincial power reforms agenda to ensure sustainable, affordable and green energy for the province.