The Suki Kinari (SK) Hydropower Station successfully completed the Back Feeding process on Thursday, marking a significant milestone in its journey toward full operation. Located on the Kunhar River in Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, northwest Pakistan, SK Hydropower Station is a flagship project under the “China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)” as part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative.
The SK Hydropower Station represents the largest greenfield hydropower investment by Chinese enterprises abroad and is the most substantial hydropower station investment undertaken by Energy China. The project is being developed by China Energy Overseas Investment Co., Ltd. (Energy China), and with the completion of the Back Feeding process, the station is now on the official countdown to grid-connected power generation.
HE Xiongfei, Chairman and General Manager of SK Hydro (Private) Limited, highlighted the importance of the Back Feeding process, stating, “The Back Feeding is a critical test of the operational condition of the high-voltage equipment at the 500KV switching station of SK Hydropower Station under full voltage. The entire power transmission process strictly adhered to the operating procedures for Back Feeding. Following the power transmission, the equipment across the entire line operated stably, and all indicators met the design requirements, successfully achieving the established targets.”
As the SK Hydropower Station approaches its Commercial Operation Date (COD), it is projected to generate an average of 3.212 billion KWH annually. This output will provide affordable and clean power to over one million Pakistani households, significantly impacting the country’s power and energy structure. The project aims to alleviate the supply-demand imbalance in Pakistan and promote infrastructure transformation and economic development.