Pakistani Energy | MCQs

Explanation

The Jinnah Barrage is a barrage on the River Indus near Kalabagh, Pakistan.

It is part of the Thal Project which helps irrigate 770,000 ha in the Sindh Sagar Doab east of the Indus

Jinnah Barrage is in the district Mianwali of Punjab near Kalabagh 

Jinnah Barrage construction began in 1939 and opened in 1946 

Height: 8.5 m

Explanation

(Malakand-I) Jabban Hydropower Project is the oldest hydroelectric project in Pakistan.

It is located on Sawat Canal, Malakand Division.

Official name: Jabban Hydropower Plant (Malakand-I)

Opening date: July 1938

The 70-year-old powerhouse (Malakand-I) was badly damaged due to a fire incident on 11 December 2006.

Explanation

The first nuclear power plant in Pakistan was established in Karachi With the help of Canada.

KANUPP is Pakistan's first nuclear power plant, inaugurated on November 28, 1972, with a total gross capacity of 137 MW.

while

K2 & K3 with the help of China 

K2  started on 21 May 2021 and has an 1100 MW capacity.

K3 is expected to be started in 2022.

ND23-2-2023

Explanation

Neelum–Jhelum Hydropower Plant: hydroelectric power scheme in Azad Kashmir.

Designed to: divert water from the Neelum River to a power station on the Jhelum River. 

Opened: August 14, 2018

Explanation

OGRA stands for Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority.

It is the regulatory body responsible for overseeing the oil and gas sector in Pakistan.

It was established in 2002.

It to ensure a fair and transparent regulatory framework for the exploration, production, transportation, and distribution of oil and gas resources.

Explanation

The Qadirpur gas field, located in Sindh, Pakistan

The field is located at a distance of 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) from Ghotki in Sindh Province.

Discovered in March 1990

It is the country's second-largest gas field

Year of current production of gas : July 2016 to March 2017

Explanation

 Pakistan is currently constructing the Diemer Bhasha Dam on the Indus River, which will extend the life of the Tarbela Dam by 35 years.

The new dam project is partially funded by the United States

Explanation

Hub Dam  is a reservoir on the Hub River.

It is situated 56 km from Karachi city in Karachi and Lasbela Districts on Sindh and Balochistan provinces border.

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Explanation

Approximately 65% of Pakistan's energy needs are met by natural gas, petroleum, coal, and hydroelectric power.

These sources play a critical role in the country’s energy supply and economy.

Explanation

Coal is a non-renewable resource because it takes millions of years to form and cannot be replenished quickly.

Pakistan uses coal for energy production, especially in power plants like the Thar coal project.