K-Electric’s transmission system comprises 1,253.11 km of 220kV, 132kV and 66kV lines, with 64 grid stations and 138 power transformers. In recent years, KE has taken major steps towards enhancing the transformation capacity and improving its reliability.
Capacity Enhancement/Restoration:
Installations or enhancements of power transformers were carried at various locations to improve the load profile
30 MVA
Hospital Grid
July 2014
40 MVA
Malir Grid
December 2014
40 MVA
Hub Chowki Grid
December 2014
20 MVA
Agha Khan 1 & 2
March 2015
40 MVA
Clifton Grid
March 2015
40 MVA
Surjani Grid
April 2015
40 MVA
Clifton Grid
July 2015
Federal B Grid
Agha Khan 1 & 2
September 2015
40 MVA
Gizri Grid
September 2015
40 MVA
West Wharf Grid
September 2015
40 MVA
Qayumabad Grid
October 2015
Dhabeji Grid
Agha Khan 1 & 2
November 2015
40 MVA
Site
January 2016
40 MVA
Port Qasim
February 2016
40 MVA
KDA
February 2016
Dhabeji Grid
BOC
February 2016
477 11kV Switch installations/replacements have been carried out since July 2014 across various grid stations, as part of a comprehensive effort to ensure optimal performance.
ISO 9001:2008 QMS Certification:
The following Transmission network departments are certified under ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System:
- Project Implementation
- Grid System Maintenance
- System Operation
- Telecommunication
- SCADA Maintenance
TP 1000:
KE has invested significantly in expanding its transmission network, including the installation of new grid stations and transmission lines. TP-1000 is a USD 440 Million transmission enhancement project which will add 1000 MVA to our network enabling the utility to transmit additional 800 MW while improving power reliability and voltage stability. The project will include several new grid stations and the addition of a Disaster Recovery Center.