Pakistan to Import Additional 100MW Electricity from Iran Under New Agreement
Pakistan’s power regulator has approved a revised tariff framework for importing additional electricity from Iran, including an extra 100 megawatts (MW) of supply, according to official documents.
The decision was issued by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) after reviewing amendments to the long-standing electricity import agreement between the two countries.
Expansion of Power Import Arrangement
The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA-G) had requested approval to extend the existing 104MW electricity supply agreement and add another 100MW through updated terms with Iran’s state-owned utility company Tavanir.
The electricity supply arrangement between Pakistan and Iran dates back to 2002 and has been revised several times over the years.
Key Changes in Agreement
Under the updated framework, the agreement includes revisions to:
- Tariff structure and pricing mechanism
- Payment timelines and settlement rules
- Cross-border transmission arrangements
- Infrastructure requirements on both sides of the border
A new pricing formula links electricity costs to global oil prices, combining a fixed rate with a variable component based on monthly OPEC averages.
NEPRA Raises Concerns
While approving the framework, NEPRA also expressed concerns over procedural delays and compliance issues.
The regulator noted that agreements were often submitted for approval after implementation, rather than being cleared beforehand as required under procurement rules.
Officials warned that continued delays in proper regulatory approval could create governance and transparency risks in future energy contracts.
Regional Power Dependence
Authorities acknowledged that imported electricity from Iran remains essential for parts of Balochistan, particularly the Makran region, where alternative energy sources are limited.
