Here’s How Pakistan Reduced Loadshedding Even With 5,000MW LNG Shortfall

Power supply improved during peak hours on April 27 as higher hydel generation helped limit load shedding, although shortages persisted due to lack of LNG, according to the Power Division.

The spokesperson said 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 underutilization 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.

Despite rising demand, load management during peak hours was limited to between one and two hours, supported by increased hydel generation.

Officials said that higher hydel output prevented longer outages, even as demand remained elevated. However, around 5,000 megawatts of electricity could not be generated due to the unavailability of LNG amid global supply constraints.

The Power Division said economic load management continues on high loss feeders, clarifying that this is separate from peak hour load shedding. Officials added that improved LNG availability and higher water releases could help eliminate the nighttime shortfall in the coming days