K-Electric, DP World to build a 132 kV grid station at QICT

December 04, 2025 (MLN):  K-Electric and DP World have signed an agreement to build a dedicated 132 kV grid station at Pakistan’s Qasim International Container Terminal (QICT), ensuring a reliable 26MW power supply to support the terminal’s expanding operations and the country’s growing role in global trade.

The project aims to enhance power resilience, improve operational efficiency, and support future electrification at the key trade gateway, reflecting both companies’ commitment to sustainability, reliability, and innovation, according to a press release issued.

Sadia Dada, Chief Distribution & Marcomms Officer at KE, said, “The move to grid power represents growing confidence in the system’s reliability and cost competitiveness, especially for industries with expanding operations.

Our agreement with DP World reflects a shared understanding that stable, high-quality electricity is fundamental to growth and efficiency.”

Junaid Zamir, DP World’s CEO of QICT, added, “Reliable energy is the backbone of continued growth at Port Qasim. This partnership with KE to install a dedicated grid station strengthens our terminal’s resilience and supports more sustainable trade across Pakistan and beyond.”

The new station will ensure uninterrupted power for QICT’s operations, reinforcing KE’s role in driving sustainable industrial growth and energizing critical sectors such as ports, manufacturing, and logistics.

DP World is a leading global provider of end-to-end logistics solutions, facilitating trade across six continents, including its operations at Port Qasim.

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