Recently, the International Department of the National Development and Reform Commission, the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan, and the China Economic Herald have planned and launched a column of "Approaching the Belt and Road: The Most Beautiful Employees in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor" to explore the relationship between 18 outstanding Pakistani employees and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. Wonderful story. Danish Haseeb Khan of Energy China Gezhouba Group was successfully selected.

Dennis, who is currently the deputy general manager of SK Hydropower Private Co., Ltd., is a "high-achieving student" who graduated from the University of Arizona. As one of the earliest Pakistani builders of Pakistan's SK Hydropower Project, he has used his exquisite professional knowledge to invest in the construction of the project for many years. He is a participant in the rapid development of the project from zero to one, and is also a testimony to the joint construction of the Belt and Road Initiative between China and Pakistan. people.

In the spring of 2021, on the Kunha River in Mansehra District, KPK (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) Province, Pakistan, at the construction site of the SK Hydropower Station invested and constructed by China Energy Construction Gezhouba Group, various large-scale construction machinery and equipment are operating in an orderly manner. The roar of the machine is endless, and the construction teams and pouring teams are full of enthusiasm. The SK project was financially closed on December 31, 2016. The project is currently Pakistan's largest private hydropower project and the first hydropower project in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. It is of great significance and is expected to be put into operation in 2022.

"I have witnessed the joint efforts of Chinese and Pakistani employees in SK Hydropower Private Co., Ltd. The relevant government departments of China and Pakistan have also sincerely collaborated to achieve the same goal. The actions of the SK project owners are a true portrayal of the joint construction of the Belt and Road. It is also the best testimony of the historical friendship between China and Pakistan." Danish Haseeb Khan, Deputy General Manager of SK Hydro Power Private Co., Ltd. said with emotion.

Dennis explains the first phase closure process of the dam

Danish Haseeb Khan has a deep connection with the SK Hydropower Project. When he joined the SK Hydropower Project in 2005, the British Mott MacDonald Co., Ltd. was conducting a feasibility study on the SK project. Danish Haseeb Khan was a member of the supervisory team at the time and was responsible for submitting the feasibility study stage to NEPRA (Pakistan National Electricity Regulatory Authority). And the electricity price application at the EPC stage. During the period, Danish Haseeb Khan led the China-Pakistan team to negotiate with Pakistani government agencies on franchise agreements (including power purchase agreements, water use agreements and implementation agreements), and discussed and finalized financing plans with financing institutions.

It is reported that Energy China Gezhouba Group Overseas Investment Co., Ltd. became the controlling shareholder in 2017. Since 2015, the Chinese and Pakistani teams of SK Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. have been cooperating sincerely to promote the implementation of the project. As a member of the largest private hydropower development company at the time, Dennis encountered a lot of things they didn't understand during the closing phase of financing.

"In the process of advancing the financing closure, we encountered many difficulties, but they were all overcome through the collaboration of team members." Danish Haseeb Khan told the China Economic Herald reporter that he remembered when the Pakistan team completed the land acquisition and registration documents. , The closing deadline for financing required by the government is very close. "We should be able to complete the registration before the closing of the financing, but the lending process of the Chinese borrowing institution must be initiated after we have successfully registered. I am very worried that this process cannot be completed before the closing of the financing. However, the Chinese team and the Chinese borrowing institution are working overtime. Add a bit of tireless and timely follow-up of all processes, so that important projects in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor can be completed on time to complete the financing and closure. This speed of China is really amazing." Danish Haseeb Khan said.

Co-Drawing Hometown Beauty Children's Painting Competition

In Danish Haseeb Khan’s impression, SK Hydro Private Co., Ltd. has always adhered to its social responsibilities to the residents of the hydropower station during the entire construction period of the project. “The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is not only a construction project, but also a benefit for the people in the project area.” Danish Haseeb Khan has always remembered these words from his Chinese colleagues.

According to reports, in line with this goal, in 2018, SK Hydro Private Co., Ltd. organized a children’s drawing competition "Together to Paint Hometown Beauty" in the school where the hydropower station is located. Children from grade one to grade five picked up paintbrushes to paint their vision. , Combine imagination with reality and discover the unique charm of local culture. In 2019, SK Hydropower Private Co., Ltd. held the "SK Imagine Cup" English speech contest in the project construction area. 27 schools participated in the contest and 25 students won the prize. These activities are to encourage local youth to achieve higher goals and make positive contributions to the development of Pakistan.

Donate epidemic prevention materials to local children during the epidemic

Due to the raging new crown pneumonia epidemic, 2020 will be very difficult for people all over the world. In Pakistan, the new crown pneumonia epidemic has had a certain impact on the local economy, resulting in the suspension of schools and businesses. In order to ensure the construction of the project, SK Hydropower Private Co., Ltd. worked hard to overcome many difficulties including communication and traffic control, and promoted the project to ensure work and production.

"Despite our own difficulties in project construction, we still have not forgotten the suffering of the residents where the hydropower station is located." Danish Haseeb Khan said. According to reports, in March 2020, sk Private Co., Ltd. distributed food, masks, protective clothing, etc. to the needy families where the hydropower station is located to help them tide over the difficulties; in November 2020, it will carry out "Care for the Flower of Friendship and Pass on China-Pakistan Friendship" to help students. In the activity, more than 100 students from 10 schools at the location of the hydropower station were presented with school supplies and warm clothes; joint tree planting activities with KPK (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) Provincial Forestry Bureau and Energy Bureau to maintain the ecological environment on the Kunha River .

"During the epidemic, the sk hydropower station provided a total of nearly 5,000 jobs for Pakistan. Our efforts have been highly praised by local government departments and residents. We can do our best when we are needed. It is our SK Hydropower Private Co., Ltd. It’s an honor to be.” Danish Haseeb Khan said sincerely.

Donate living materials

Standing at a new starting point for the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan, Energy China Gezhouba Group will continue to increase its efforts to promote projects in Pakistan, actively fulfill its corporate social responsibilities, stand by the hands of the Pakistani people, and continue to help the construction of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor with high-quality development. Editor/He Yuting