National Grid Company directs power plants to restore telemetry systems by October 31

National Grid Company of Pakistan Limited has instructed independent power producers and other power plant operators to restore telemetry and communication links by October 31, 2026. The target is to achieve at least 95% quality in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition data, Profit by Pakistan Today reported, citing Business Recorder.

The order covers remote telemetry units, gateways and related links at stations identified in an annexure, whose details were not provided. Under the cited Grid Code 2023 clauses, power sector entities must maintain equipment for real-time data exchange and cannot withhold operational information. Operators must name station contacts, coordinate restoration with ISMO and NGC, and confirm when data transmission is working.

NGC says work at its own stations is on schedule, but the overall target depends on repairs at other power plants. Its SCADA-III project unit and regional telecommunications teams will assist operators.