Pakistan
power plants.
Pakistan has 273 operating power plants in the catalog, 47,960 MW in all. The catalog also marks 5 plants as Retired, with 740 MW of capacity. Its operating fleet leans on natural gas, which accounts for 34% of operating capacity (16,302 MW), with hydro a distant second at 23.9%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Tarbela Hydroelectric Plant (3,478 MW, recorded start year 1977).
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Pakistan electricity mix
Operating installed capacity by fuel. Each row gives megawatts and its share of the operating total.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Largest plants in Pakistan
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Pakistan
This table includes 10 of the 11 operating plants with a recorded start year of 2025, largest first. The catalog records years, not full commissioning dates.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Frequently asked questions
Where does Pakistan get its electricity?
Across the 273 operating plants in the catalog, Pakistan's capacity is led by natural gas at 34% (16,302 MW), then hydro at 23.9% and coal at 19.1%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Pakistan?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Pakistan is Tarbela Hydroelectric Plant, a hydro facility with 3,478 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 1977.
How many power plants does Pakistan have?
The catalog tracks 273 operating power plants in Pakistan, with 47,960 MW in all. It also marks 5 plants as Retired, with 740 MW of capacity.
Can I see Pakistan's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search Pakistan to fly to it. Every tracked plant is a marker sized by capacity and coloured by fuel, with the national fuel mix in the side panel.