Second autotransformer energised for City

LAHORE:National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) Thursday energised 2nd 250 MVA autotransformer at 220 KV Grid Station Wapda Town Lahore to enhance its power transmission capacity.

The Project Delivery (North) Lahore team has completed the augmentation work of existing 160 MVA, 220/132 KV autotransformer (T-2) with 250 MVA 220/132 KV autotransformer. It was a part of World Bank funded National Transmission Modernisation Project (NTMP-1). This capacity enhancement will boost power transmission capacity of 220 KV WAPDA Town Grid Station, which will ensure reliable supply of electricity in Lahore and adjoining areas. The upgraded infrastructure will directly benefit domestic, commercial, and industrial consumers served by the Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) through improved power supply stability and reduced transmission constraints. NTDC Managing Director Engr Muhammad Waseem Younas appreciated the Project Delivery (North) Lahore team for the early completion of the infrastructure up-gradation project.