Cabinet approves nationwide electricity plan. Power plants will be established according to ‘build-operate-transfer’ model

The Cabinet has approved by consensus a plan to upgrade the electricity sector by terminating its deficit, reducing waste, improving production and distribution, and raising tariffs. The plan's execution will cost $2 billion annually.

The Cabinet tasked the Ministry of Energy and Water (MoEW) to prepare terms of reference for all the tenders for upcoming power plants in collaboration with international technical and legal advisors.

Tenders will be held through the Central Inspect...

Article details