Early coal retirements could cut Pakistan’s power costs and emissions

Early coal retirements could cut Pakistan’s power costs and emissions

Pakistan could save money by retiring some of its imported coal plants ahead of schedule, according to a new report that finds the move economically feasible — and potentially a model for broader coal phaseout efforts. Between 2014 and 2019, Pakistan rapidly expanded its coal power fleet under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). This effort added about 3.6 gigawatts of capacity, with nine projects promising a total of roughly 10.4 gigaw…