Power can be produced through coal, biomass and solar energy in Pakistan:Dr. Farrukh Javed

Lahore: Provincial Minister for Agriculture, Dr. Farrukh Javed presided over a meeting regarding promotion of foreign investment in energy sector held at Chief Minister’s Office. The delegation of Galaxy Group from Hong Kong and China especially participated in the meeting.  Secretary Agriculture Dr. Ejaz Munir, Secretary Energy Osman Bajwa, Chairman P&D and Secretary Finance besides other Secretaries also attended the meeting.

The head of Galaxy Group told that his company can generate 1200MW cheaper electricity though coal and biomass gas in the first phase, and this production could be enhanced to 3000MW in the second phase. He said that there are vast opportunities of investment in Pakistan therefore his company intends to work on long term and durable projects.

Provincial Minister Dr. Faruukh Javed said that power can be produced through coal, biomass and solar energy in Pakistan and the Punjab government would provide every possible facility to the foreign investors besides attracting more foreign investors in this sector.