Pakistan, May 1 -- The Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project (T5) has achieved a significant milestone in WAPDA's engagement with international carbon markets. The Project is expected to reduce approximately 565,905 tons of CO? emissions annually, contributing to a total reduction of 5,659,053 tons over a fixed 10-year crediting period.

The verification process for the Project has commenced and, upon completion, the Project will be registered with the Global Carbon Council (GCC). This will make T5 Pakistan's first hydropower project to achieve GCC registration. The progress has been made possible with technical support from the World Bank and through the successful completion of key milestones, including project submission and the eng...