Lahore North Grid Station Adds 3,750 MVA to Punjab Power Network

The National Grid Company of Pakistan (NGC) has commissioned the 500kV Lahore North Grid Station, adding 3,750 MVA capacity to Punjab’s power transmission network. Developed at a cost of Rs20.7 billion and financed by the Asian Development Bank, the project is set to strengthen electricity supply across Lahore and surrounding regions.

The new facility features 3,000 MVA transformation at 500/220kV and 750 MVA at 220/132kV, supported by 113 km of 500kV and 45 km of 220kV transmission lines. The grid station integrates with existing infrastructure to meet rising demand from domestic, commercial, industrial, and agricultural consumers.

The project forms a key part of Pakistan’s broader energy expansion strategy, facilitating power evacuation from major generation sources, including coal-fired plants under CPEC, and optimising use of the ±660kV Lahore-Matiari HVDC transmission line.

NGC stated the station will ease load on Lahore, Gujranwala, and nearby substations, improve voltage profiles, reduce transmission losses, and ensure a more stable and reliable power supply for the region.

Engr Altaf Hussain Malik, NGC Managing Director, said,

“The commissioning of Lahore North Grid Station reflects our commitment to strengthening Pakistan’s power transmission network. This facility will play a critical role in meeting growing electricity demand while supporting efficient power distribution across Punjab.”