Chashma-1 nuclear plant sets PAEC record with 427-day operation
The Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Unit-1 in Islamabad completed a record 427-day continuous operating cycle during Cycle 18 in September 2026.
World class safety scores achieved
C-1 received a World Association of Nuclear Operators Performance Indicator Index score of 100 for the first two quarters of 2026. This performance places the unit among leading nuclear power plants globally regarding operational reliability and safety standards.
Low generation costs confirmed
Information presented to the Senate indicates electricity generated by the station cost Rs 6.876 per unit. This figure represents the second-lowest generation cost after hydropower within the national grid system.
Station capacity and safety record
The Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission currently operates six nuclear power plants with a combined capacity of 3,530 MW. The achievement reflects strict adherence to nuclear safety standards by the engineering and scientific teams at Chashma.
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- Associated Press of Pakistan
- Business Recorder
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