Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) issued the letter of Interest (LoI) for the 300 MW coal-
fired power project on May 26, 2017 while the Letter of Support (LoS) was issued on August 23, 2019The
groundbreaking of project held in November, 2019. Land for project has been acquired in 2020. With an

investment of $ 542.3 million, the power plant would cater the need of 150,000 locals after being
functional by 2023. Total 1000 jobs were created during the construction phase of project.

Source
http://cpec.gov.pk/project-details/94
https://www.ppib.gov.pk/gawadar300mw_4nov19.htm