LESCO assures uninterrupted power supply to textile industry

He said because of the current gas crisis in the wake of the closure of the LNG terminal, extraordinary measures are being adopted to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply to the export industry of the country without any Shutdowns, interruptions, fluctuations and tripping etc.  

While taking up the issues confronting smooth functioning of APTMA member mills in the province, Mr Adil Bashir pointed out that an extreme voltage fluctuation (15% +/-), besides excessive interruptions, is proving fatal for the export-oriented textile industry and demands immediate redressal.

He further added that the industry has no other source of energy except for an uninterrupted and smooth supply of electricity during the ongoing acute shortage of gas supply to the Captive Power Plants (CPPs) of the textile industry.  

According to him, the textile industry operates 24/7 for 365 days and heavy fluctuation of electricity supply hits its productivity badly that ultimately affects the exports of the country. 

He stressed that LESCO should shift the industry load to other grid stations for smooth uninterrupted electricity supply to the industry during scheduled grid maintenance. 

Aptma Chairman also took up the issue of grid charges in case of extension of load beyond 5 MW up to 7.5 MW and urged CEO LESCO to make sure alternate solutions for industries whose extension of load applications are rejected by LESCO. 

He also stressed upon CEO LESCO to expedite processing of new/extension of load applications. 

 Mr Adil Bashir said there is confusion about the applicability period for base units for incremental relief for June 2021 onward, which needs immediate clarification on the part of Lesco management.  

LESCO CEO said the textile industry has contributed to the exports of the country and job creation immensely, but it is also bringing in investment to the country and LESCO has always been attentive to its issues. He assured of resolving all major issues of the industry for its smooth operations in the larger interest of the country’s economy and prosperity.