National Transmission & Despatch Company
National Transmission & Despatch Company (NTDC) is a power transmission company managed by the Ministry of Energy of Pakistan.[1][2]
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| Company type | State-owned enterprise |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1998 |
| Headquarters | Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Website | www |
History edit
National Transmission & Despatch Company was separated from Water & Power Development Authority (WAPDA) in 1998 and owns all 220 KV and 500KV grid stations and transmission lines in Pakistan.[3] Its present headquarters are located at WAPDA House, Lahore, Pakistan.[3]
The company operates fourteen 500 KV and forty-three 220 KV grid stations, 5893 km of 500 KV transmission lines, and 10963 km of 220 KV transmission lines in Pakistan.[3]
In 1985, National Power Control Center (NPCC) was established in 1985 in Islamabad to control 500kV and 220kV transmission system throughout the country which includes eight Regional Control Centers (RCC).[4]
References edit
- ^ "NTDC wins $4.5mln compensation claims against Iranian firm - The News". 26 April 2020.
- ^ "National Transmission And Despatch Company Limited (NTDC) Pakistan". www.ntdc.gov.pk.
- ^ a b c "National Transmission And Despatch Company Limited (NTDC) Pakistan". www.ntdc.gov.pk.
- ^ "Load Dispatch System Upgrade Project | Pakistan | Countries & Regions | JICA". www.jica.go.jp.
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