ISLAMABAD - Thar Coal block-II power project is progressing satisfactorily and approximately 60 percent progress has been achieved in both mining and power projects . This was informed by Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company (SECMC) Chief Shamsuddin Ahmed Shaikh. adding that second or coal roof aquifer is at 120 meters depth and the last one is at 180 meters named as Coal Floor aquifer. "Once power plant operations start, we will use the underground water for plant cooling purposes. This water is just a miniscule of the underground water available at Thar ," he remarked.

Source: The Nation November 29, 2017 01:52 UTC