One year continuous operation Chashma Nuclear Power Plant unit-4 makes history.

Islamabad -- Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) announced that its Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Unit-4 has made a new record in Pakistans 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 PAECs 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.

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