SECMC to meet 100% coal requirement of Lucky Electric by September

Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company (SECMC) plans to meet 100% of the coal requirements of the 660MW Lucky Electric Power Plant at Port Qasim by September 2026, marking a major step toward expanding the use of indigenous coal in Pakistan's power sector.

 

Speaking after a ceremony marking the completion of locally manufactured mining equipment, SECMC CEO Amir Iqbal said the company currently supplies coal for 50% of Lucky Power's generation capacity and expects to increase this to full capacity next month.

 

Along with supplying the 660MW Engro Powergen Thar plant and ThalNova Power Thar, SECMC's local coal production will support around 2,000MW of electricity generation by September.

 

Iqbal said the company is accelerating the localisation of mining equipment to improve operational sustainability and reduce dependence on imported machinery. He cited the successful replacement of imported German mining pumps with locally manufactured alternatives that meet international quality standards.

 

He added that SECMC aims to strengthen Pakistan's energy security by increasing reliance on domestic coal reserves at a time of gas shortages and costly regasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG) imports. According to Iqbal, increasing coal's share in the country's energy mix from the current 12-15% to 25% could significantly reduce electricity tariffs for households and industry.

 

The event also highlighted the growing role of local engineering firm Autocom, whose mining equipment is now being deployed at major projects, including Reko Diq, as part of efforts to expand Pakistan's indigenous heavy engineering capabilities.