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NEPRA Hearing: Tariff Modification Petition by Punjab Jabal Power for 7.64 MW Marala Hydropower
NEPRA Hearing · Islamabad · Dunya,
Notice advertisement published in Dunya on Friday, 9 October 2026, listed under Islamabad. Issued by NEPRA Hearing. The last date printed on the advertisement is Tuesday, 20 October 2026.
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National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has admitted a petition filed by Punjab Jabal Power Development Company Limited seeking modification of the tariff for the 7.64 MW Marala Hydropower Project. A public hearing on the petition will be held on 20 October 2026 at 2:00 PM at NEPRA Tower, Islamabad, with remote access via Zoom.
Key project and tariff details:
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Project | Marala Hydropower Project |
| Capacity | 7.64 MW |
| Annual Energy (as stated) | 49.995 GWh (reference); petitioner requests reduction to 34.045 GWh |
| Reference Tariff | Years 1–20: Rs 9.1177/kWh; Years 21–30: Rs 3.8538/kWh |
The petitioner has requested the following principal modifications:
| Requested Change | Summary |
|---|---|
| GPL expiry alignment | Extend GPL expiry date to align with 30‑year PPA term. |
| Annual energy benchmark | Reduce Annual Energy Benchmark from 49.995 GWh to 34.045 GWh. |
| Pass-through items | Allow pass-through of insurance (capped at 0.8% of EPC cost) and applicable taxes, duties or levies on sale of electricity. |
| Tariff structure | Change from Take‑or‑Pay to Take‑and‑Pay with must‑run; hydrological risk to remain with the Seller; excess generation compensation at 10% of tariff. |
| Exchange rate/indexation | Discontinue upward USD indexation from Jan 2026 and fix exchange rate at PKR 280.55/US$; PKR appreciation to be passed on annually. |
| Taxes and charges | Exclude 7.5% dividend withholding tax as a pass‑through item; exclude Water Use Charge payable to Government of Punjab from tariff from the Effective Date. |
Participation and filing instructions:
- Any interested stakeholder or person may participate and file an intervention within seven (7) days from the date of publication of the notice. Interventions must state the name and address of the person and the grounds of objection or support.
- The Authority will hold a public hearing on 2026‑10‑20 at 2:00 PM. Remote access via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81977346182 (Meeting ID: 81977346182).
- Registrar: Mian Amwar Bhinder, Registrar NEPRA. Phone: 051‑2013200. Fax: 051‑2600021. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.nepra.org.pk.
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