The Chashma-5 (C-5) Nuclear Power Plant’s dome was successfully placed at the Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Generating Station, marking a significant milestone for the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC).
The Honorable Prime Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, as Chief Guest; Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of the Army Staff & Chief of Defense Forces (COAS & CDF), Chinese; and other high-ranking officials and members of pertinent organizations were present.
Speaking at the event, the prime minister expressed gratitude to the engineers, technicians, and laborers from China and Pakistan for their unwavering efforts in reaching the significant construction milestone well ahead of schedule. He emphasized the need of clean energy and stated that Pakistan’s C-5 Project is an example of clean, emissions-free electricity production.
The prime minister commended Chinese partners and said that today’s event reaffirms Pak-China all-weather friendship and unwavering commitment to expanding strategic cooperation in economic, security, and development sectors. He also highlighted that we must increasingly harness our resources and human capital to build a Pakistan that is economically stronger, energy-secure, and environmentally responsible.
In his opening remarks, Chairman PAEC emphasized that nuclear power is still crucial to Pakistan’s energy security since it produces dependable, low-carbon electricity. In addition to producing 3,530 MW of electricity safely and effectively, Pakistan’s nuclear power facilities help prevent almost 15 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions each year.
He went on to point out that, while making up only 8.6% of the nation’s installed capacity, nuclear energy produced about 16.6% of the nation’s electricity, with that percentage jumping to 26% in the winter.
The C-5 project will generate 1,200 MW of electricity. In September 2030, the plant is anticipated to start producing power.
