Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Unit-4 makes history by running for a year continuously.

ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) Wednesday announced that its Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Unit-4 has made a new record in Pakistan's history by running for a year continuously, becoming the first electricity generation plant of the country to achieve this milestone.

Previously, Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Unit-2 (Chashma-2), held the record of running for continuous 302 days.

Member Power of PAEC Mr.Saeed-ur-Rahman, while making the announcement, said that, 'This unique record of efficient and safe operations of Chashma-4 bespoke the acumen and hard work of PAEC's teams of technicians, scientists and engineers.'

PAEC operates four nuclear power plants at Chashma, near Mianwali, that collectively generate about 1330 megawatts of electricity.

Currently Chashma Power Plants (C-1 to C-4) are producing electricity at an average tariff of Rs. 11.16/kWh, while operating at above 95% of Capacity Factor.

PAEC's Karachi Nuclear Power Plants (KANUPP)-2 and 3 are expected to connect to the national grid by the end of next year.

KANUPP-2 and 3 shall add another 2200 megawatts of sustained...

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