Sindh Allocates 300 Acres in Jhimpir for First B2B Green Power Project

The Sindh government has allocated 300 acres of land in Jhimpir to Morrow Power Company (MPC) for the establishment of a 100-megawatt hybrid wind and solar project. This will be the province’s first business-to-business (B2B) energy venture, implemented under Sindh’s own power regulator.

According to officials, the project will be carried out under the Sindh Electric Power Regulatory Authority (SEPRA). MPC will directly supply power to industries in Nooriabad through the Sindh Transmission and Dispatch Company (STDC).

The purpose of the project is to provide industries with reliable and affordable alternative energy, which will help reduce costs and strengthen the province’s industrial base. Sindh is the only province in Pakistan with its own power regulator, independent from the federal government, with authority to set tariffs and oversee generation, transmission, and distribution. This makes the Jhimpir initiative a groundbreaking step toward decentralized power production in the country.

Sindh Energy Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah stated that the provincial government is determined to fully utilize the Jhimpir wind corridor, which has the potential to generate up to 50,000 MW of electricity at a very low cost of just Rs. 8 per unit. He emphasized that exploiting this natural resource could play a major role in industrial growth and economic stability.

MPC CEO Mustafa Abdullah said the company will install 65 MW of wind turbines and 35 MW of solar panels. He revealed that MPC has already signed agreements with a dozen industries in Nooriabad for electricity supply at Rs. 20 per kilowatt-hour and is in talks with several banks for project financing.

He further added that MPC is negotiating with Bank of Punjab, Faysal Bank, and JS Bank to secure 80% debt financing under the World Bank’s $7 billion green funds allocated for Pakistan. The project, operating under SEPRA, will be the first of its kind and is expected to deliver affordable electricity to industries by 2026.

According to officials, STDC will construct transmission lines to connect the Jhimpir site with Nooriabad Industrial Estate, located just 20 kilometers away. This initiative will not only enhance industrial competitiveness but also contribute to a low-carbon future.

Jhimpir’s wind corridor has already attracted 36 power producers with a combined generation capacity of 1,845 MW. Observers believe that Sindh’s progress in renewable energy could draw billions of dollars in further investment and create new employment opportunities.

MPC pointed out that countries such as China, Germany, and India have achieved major successes in wind energy, with installed capacities of 700,000 MW, 120,000 MW, and 50,000 MW respectively. Pakistan, despite having strong wind corridors in Sindh and Balochistan, is still in the early stages of utilizing its full potential.

Energy experts suggest that province-led initiatives can bypass federal bottlenecks and accelerate progress. Analysts also view Sindh’s B2B power model as a possible blueprint for other provinces, especially in light of recurring federal issues like circular debt and grid constraints.

A senior energy official remarked that this project could mark a turning point in Sindh’s energy landscape. With vast renewable resources, Sindh could lead Pakistan’s clean energy transition, providing industries with affordable electricity while ensuring sustainable economic stability.