Project Location

Lower Spat Gah Hydro Power Project is situated on the Indus River in the Upper Kohistan District of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan. It is a significant hydropower initiative that seeks to provide the citizens of Pakistan with affordable and sustainable electricity. By harnessing the power of the Indus River, the project aims to make a positive impact on the country’s energy landscape and contribute towards its economic growth.

Technical Features

Headrace tunnel
Length 10.9 km
Shape Horseshoe
Excavation size W4.9 X H6.5m
Inner diameter 5.3m / 4m
Pressure Shaft
Length 470m
Shape Circular
Excavation diameter 5.3m
Inner diameter 4.0m
Gabarband Tunnel
Length 2.36km
Tunnel profile Horseshoe
Pipe diameter 1.7m~2.1m

Advancing Development: Tracking the Milestones

September 2018

Submit an Expression Of Interest (EOI) to the KPK Government.

November 2018

MOU signed between KHNP and KPK Government.

December 2019

Issuance of Notice to Proceed (NTP) from PEDO.

May 2020

Feasibility Study Approved by Ministry of Economy & Finance of Korea.

March 2021

Establish a Special Purpose Company-LSG Hydro Power Limited.

June 2021

Issuance of Letter of Intent (LOI) by PEDO.

July 2022

Conducting Environmental Approval Public Hearing.

November 2022

Approval of Feasibility Study by POE (Panel of Experts).

January 2023

Apply to NEPRA for a Generation License.

February 2023

Request NEPRA to determine F/S stage Tariff Petition.

February 2023

2022-31 IGCEP as a candidate project.

Aug 2023

Apple to NEPRA for Grant of Concurrence (Generation License).

Sep 2023

KP-EP Approved ESIA of the Project.

Nov 2023

NEPRA Conduct hearing for Grant of Concurrence.

February 2024

NOC issued by Indus River System Authority (IRSA).

Building a Better Future: Driving Change through Collaboration

We are proud to have collaborated with our consortium and committed partners

PROJECT SCHEDULE

2018 – 2061