Nepra renews K-Electric's licence for 20 years

KE's previous 20-year licence reached its term in July 2023

Saif ur Rehman

January 19, 2024

A view of the K-Electric head office, with solar panels at the parking area, in Karachi, on January 24, 2023. — Reuters

KE's previous 20-year licence reached its term in July 2023.
NEPRA, however, provided it with interim distribution licence.
Decision follows hearing that concluded on November 28.

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has renewed the power distribution and supply licences of K-Electric (KE) for a period of 20 years.

Nepras decision. — Reporter — Nepra's decision. — Reporter

This non-exclusive licence renewal follows KE's request for a non-exclusive licence ahead of the liberalisation of the power sector.

KE's previous 20-year licence reached its term in July 2023.

Subsequently, NEPRA provided KE with an interim distribution licence for six months, which was nearing its expiration in January 2024.

The decision for renewal followed a comprehensive hearing that concluded on November 28, 2023. Post-hearing, Nepra has now authorised K-Electric to continue its power supply operations in Karachi, Uthal, Bela, Vinder, Hub, Dhabeji, and Gharo.