Mughal Energy Achieves Commercial Operation Of 31.5MW Power Plant.
✧ GENERATE BRIEFING +
Mughal Energy Limited (MEL), an operating subsidiary of Mughal Iron & Steel Industries Limited, has successfully achieved the Commercial Operation Date (COD) for the 31.5-megawatt main turbine of its advanced captive hybrid power plant, following the completion of all mandatory testing and commissioning protocols. The company formally communicated this significant operational milestone to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), confirming that the facility is fully cleared to commence commercial billing. This captive energy installation is engineered to substantially fortify Mughal Energy's internal power generation capabilities, enabling the parent steel manufacturing group to optimize energy expenses and mitigate operational vulnerabilities associated with external power supply grids. As Mughal Iron & Steel Industries continues its core operations in the manufacturing and distribution of high-grade mild steel products across Pakistan, the successful grid integration of this 31.5MW turbine underscores the corporate strategy to scale proprietary, cost-efficient energy infrastructure to support heavy industrial production.
Mughal Energy Limited (MEL), a subsidiary of Mughal Iron & Steel Industries Limited, has successfully commissioned the 31.5-megawatt main turbine of its captive hybrid power plant.
The company informed the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) that the project has achieved its Commercial Operation Date (COD) after completing the required testing and commissioning activities. It is now ready to begin commercial billing.
The captive power project is expected to strengthen Mughal Energy’s ability to meet its electricity requirements through its own generation capacity, potentially reducing reliance on external power supplies.
MEL is part of Mughal Iron & Steel Industries, whose core business is the manufacturing and sale of mild steel products in Pakistan. The commissioning of the turbine marks a significant operational milestone for the group as it expands its captive energy infrastructure.
