NEPRA Hearing: PEDO 300 MW Balakot Hydropower Tariff Petition — Hearing on 2026-07-02
NEPRA Hearing · Mansehra (Balakot) · Express,
Notice advertisement published in Express on Saturday, 20 June 2026, listed under Mansehra (Balakot). Issued by NEPRA Hearing. The last date printed on the advertisement was Thursday, 2 July 2026 and has passed.
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Issuer: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA). Purpose: Notice of admission and public hearing on the tariff petition filed by Pakhtunkhwa Energy Development Organization (PEDO) for the 300 MW Balakot Hydropower Project.
Key petition facts:
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Project | Balakot Hydropower Project |
| Installed capacity | 300 MW |
| Auxiliary consumption claimed | 2.5% |
| Plant factor claimed | 43.5% |
| Levelised tariff claimed (30-year control period) | PKR 17.7103/kWh (US¢ 6.3576/kWh) |
Summary of claimed project cost (US$ million):
| Cost Head | US$ Million |
|---|---|
| EPC Contract / Construction | 513.22 |
| PEDO overheads / MC cost and administration charges | 22.10 |
| Land acquisition / Resettlement / Additional security & legal charges | 57.09 |
| Soft cost | 20.15 |
| Total Project Cost | 612.56 |
Hearing details: The Authority will conduct a hearing on 2026-07-02 (Thursday) at 14:00 (02:00 PM) at NEPRA Tower, Ataturk Avenue (East), G-5/1, Islamabad. Participation can also be made online via the NEPRA Zoom link provided in the petition notice (see contacts below).
How to participate or file interventions: Interested or affected persons may file written interventions or comments in the matter within seven (7) days from the date of publication of the notice. Written submissions must be supported by an affidavit and, where applicable, a power of attorney for authorized representatives. Parties may also attend the hearing in person or through an authorized representative and present evidence or argument per NEPRA procedures.
Contact and submission info: Registrar NEPRA — Wasim Anwar Bhinder. NEPRA Tower, Ataturk Avenue (East), G-5/1, Islamabad. Phone: 051-9206500 (Ext: 051-260 0026). Email: [email protected]. For petition documents and further information, visit NEPRA’s website as indicated in the notice.
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Questions about this notice
- What is the last date for this notice?
- The advertisement prints Thursday, 2 July 2026. That date has passed.
- Which newspaper published this notice?
- Express, in the edition of Saturday, 20 June 2026.
- Which city is this notice for?
- Mansehra (Balakot) — the location listed for this advertisement.
- How do I respond to this notice?
- Follow the instructions printed in the clipping; the advertiser’s own page is linked from this one. Applications are not submitted through this page.