Hitachi Energy Awarded Strategic Contract to Enhance Pakistan's Power Infrastructure
Customer Story | 2 min read
Pakistan is on the move—its cities are growing, its industries are expanding, and the demand for reliable, sustainable electricity has never been greater. To meet these ambitions, the National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) has chosen Hitachi Energy as a strategic partner for a landmark project: the 765/220 kV Mansehra Grid Station (Lot-III), the first of its kind in the country. This project is more than an infrastructure upgrade—it’s a leap toward a smarter, more resilient energy future.
Challenge
As Pakistan’s energy needs accelerate, so does the urgency to modernize its national grid. The country faces the dual challenge of minimizing transmission losses and integrating a growing share of renewable energy. Upgrading the transmission network is essential to ensure grid reliability, reduce inefficiencies, and support the nation’s sustainability goals.
Solution
Under this strategic contract, Hitachi Energy will design, supply, install, test, and commission key components for the Mansehra Substation (Lot III). This includes the export of advanced circuit breaker technology from Hitachi Energy’s renowned factory in Ludvika, Sweden. The new substation will become a critical node in Pakistan’s evolving transmission network, enabling higher voltage levels and efficient long-distance power transfer—laying the groundwork for a more robust and flexible grid.
Impact
This project marks a significant milestone for both Pakistan and Hitachi Energy’s global manufacturing operations. It highlights the power of cross-border collaboration in delivering high-performance, grid-enabling technologies to fast-growing markets. As Pakistan expands its grid to meet rising industrial and residential demand, the Mansehra Substation will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, uninterrupted power to millions.
Hitachi Energy’s involvement demonstrates how innovation and partnership can accelerate national electrification and energy transition goals. Together with stakeholders across sectors and geographies, Hitachi Energy is enabling the digital transformation required for a carbon-neutral future—remaining steadfast in its purpose to advance a sustainable energy future for all.
| Main data | |
|---|---|
| Customer | National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) |
| Customer website | http://www.ntdc.gov.pk/ |
| Location | Gulf and Maghreb (Pakistan) |
| Application | Hitachi Energy Products and solutions |
I am pleased to note that Hitachi Energy is among the leading companies working as a strategic partner with the National Grid Company of Pakistan (NGC) to strengthen Pakistan’s transmission network through advanced technologies. Earlier, Hitachi Energy successfully delivered its services in the SCADA (III) project, and now, in the 765/220 kV Mansehra Grid Station (Lot-III), it will undertake the design, installation, testing, and commissioning of 765 /220 kV circuit breakers, which is indeed a welcome development.
I firmly believe that upon completion, this project—aligned with the latest transmission technologies—will make the Mansehra Grid Station a central hub in the rapidly expanding transmission network of the country, which will be a matter of pride for NGC. I therefore extend my best wishes and prayers for Hitachi Energy’s continued success and its efforts in advancing modern technology in the energy sector.
This order reinforces our commitment to deliver high-performance power technologies that support energy resilience and sustainability. Collaborating with customers and partners to enable a sustainable energy future, we continue to play a key role in helping nations transition toward more flexible, secure, and carbon-neutral power systems.
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