Islamabad (Agencies): The National Transmission & Despatch Company (NTDC) marked a major milestone in its SCADA-III project with the partial activation of a new Control Room and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system at the National Power Control Centre (NPCC), Islamabad. The inauguration ceremony was held on Wednesday, with Managing Director NTDC, Engr. Muhammad Waseem Younas, and senior officials in attendance.
The project, which has achieved 75% completion, went partially live on February 20, 2025, with 65 out of 166 grid stations now integrated into the new SCADA system. The remaining stations will be added as communication links become available.
During the event, Engr. Muhammad Waseem Younas congratulated the project teams, emphasizing that SCADA-III will significantly enhance the monitoring, reliability, and efficiency of Pakistan’s power transmission network. The new system allows real-time monitoring and control of grid stations, ensuring quick fault detection and resolution, reduced downtime, and improved grid performance.
Beyond SCADA deployment, the project includes an Energy Management System (EMS) and Generation Management System (GMS), enabling optimized energy distribution and generation. Additionally, 3,600 km of Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) is being installed, with 3,300 km already completed. The initiative also includes telecom infrastructure upgrades and the establishment of a microwave backup communication link between NPCC and the Backup Control Center (BCC).
Senior NTDC officials, including Deputy Managing Director (P&E) Engr. Qaiser Khan, Deputy Managing Director (AD&M) Engr. Rasheed A. Bhutto, and General Manager (SO) Engr. Nasir Ahmed, along with representatives from Hitachi, CMEC, and SAGE Automation, attended the inauguration.
The SCADA-III project is set for full completion in 2025, marking a significant advancement in Pakistan’s national grid modernization efforts.