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Restoration work is in progress at four Chashma nuclear power plants – C1, C2, C3 and C4 – and they are expected to run at full capacity in the next 72 hours. PHOTO: FILE
ISLAMABAD:
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) board of governors unanimously approved the agreement for the application of safeguards at Unit 5 of the Chashma Nuclear Power Plant (C-5), Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Tuesday.
Dar announced the approval of the agreement between the IAEA and Pakistan in a post on microblogging website of X, formerly Twitter. The C-5 project aims to contribute to energy security, climate goals and sustainable economic growth.
“This important development reflects the international community’s continued confidence in Pakistan’s commitment to the peaceful use of nuclear energy and its adherence to global non-proliferation and safeguards obligations,” he said.
Unit 5 of the Chashma Nuclear Power Plant will have a gross capacity of 1,200 MW(e). The pressurised water reactor is expected to become operational by 2030. Upon completion, the unit will provide a substantial source of low-carbon electricity to Pakistan’s national grid.
Pakistan currently operates six nuclear power plants with a combined installed capacity of 3,530 MW(e).
