Tapal Energy (Private) Limited is a joint venture independent power project of local and international investors set-up to build, own and operate a 126 MW thermal power plant to supply electricity to KESC.
The Project has entered into various key agreement namely the Implementation Agreement with Government of Pakistan which provides Sovereign Risk cover to the company and guarantees the payments of the relevant public sector entities; the Power Purchase Agreement with Karachi Electric Supply Company Ltd. for bulk sale of electricity and the Fuel Supply Agreement with Pakistan State Oil Company Ltd. for supply of fuel .
The plant has been designed, engineered and constructed by Power Construction Company BV of Holland. Wartsila Diesel and ABB Industry of Finland are the equipment suppliers. The Diesel Power Plant is designed for continuous operation on Heavy Fuel Oil with start and stops on Light Fuel Oil. The plant is equipped with modern fuel handling, storage and purification system. The operation method is automatic, with automatic synchronising; load sharing using a PLC based control system. Power is generated at 11 kV and is stepped up to 132kV through three main transformers and supplied to the KESC grid system. The plant meets the Government of Pakistan's Environment and safety standards.
The Company prides in employing highly technically trained locals who are capable of performing complex mechanical or electrical repair and maintenance with minimum input from the OEM. To keep the motivation high and provide enough growth opportunities, the Company is fully committed to reward above market price with a challenging environment to achieve excellence in their career aspirations