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International Coal Conference 2011 22 nd October 2011 OBJECTIVES

By Mohammad Younus Dagha Secretary Coal & Energy. International Coal Conference 2011 22 nd October 2011 OBJECTIVES. Objectives. To market Thar Coal as an attractive investment option and the way to achieve energy security for Pakistan

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International Coal Conference 2011 22 nd October 2011 OBJECTIVES

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  1. By Mohammad Younus Dagha Secretary Coal & Energy International Coal Conference 2011 22nd October 2011 OBJECTIVES

  2. Objectives • To market Thar Coal as an attractive investment option and the way to achieve energy security for Pakistan • To bring to the fore all the myths, misconceptions and FAQs • To sift facts from fiction, clarify misconceptions and answer questions • To bring clarity to all the stakeholders including the government • To demonstrate the commitment of the Federal and the Provincial Governments for this important national task

  3. Ideal Energy Mix Basic Characteristics: • Security of Supply • Indigenous • Predictability of Supply • Competitiveness • Least Cost Option

  4. Electricity Generation Mix

  5. Pakistan's Energy Mix – Is it viable ? • Renewable (Hydro, Wind, Other) : Pakistan: 30.3% World: 18% • Nuclear & Thermal (Oil, Gas & Coal) : Pakistan: 69.7% World: 82% • Oil Based Thermal : Pakistan: 35.3% World: 7% • Coal Based Thermal : Pakistan: 0.1% World: 40%

  6. Misconceptions about Thar Coal • It is buried too deep under the sand that it is not feasible to mine it • It has a very high Sulphur content, unacceptable for use as per international standards • It has a very high moisture content, making it unfeasible for commercial use

  7. Misconceptions about Thar Coal • It cannot be transported to a distance for utilization in other parts of the country • It is generally of a very poor quality not commercially feasible for power generation • Due to multiple issues with Thar coal, its mining is too costly and the electricity generated will be as costly as that using imported oil

  8. Myths about Coal • The world is moving away from Coal and finances are no more available for Coal based projects • International Institutions are no more financing the Coal Projects

  9. Questions that are asked • If the electricity generated on coal is cheaper than that on oil, shouldn’t we reduce the high proportion of Oil based power generation (more than 35%) in our energy mix? • Is government serious in developing infrastructure for Thar Coal ? Will it be available in time for the mining projects ?

  10. Infrastructure Development

  11. Thanks

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