Kohat Cement Company Limited (KOHC) has announced plans to accelerate its energy infrastructure projects to reduce operational costs and improve production efficiency.
According to reports, the company is constructing a 28.5 MW coal-based captive power plant, which is expected to be completed between Q4 FY26 and Q1 FY27. The project involves a total investment of PKR 8 billion and aims to reduce dependence on the national grid.
Additionally, Kohat Cement is increasing its solar generation capacity from 15.3 MW to 20 MW, enhancing its contribution to renewable energy and further lowering grid reliance.
Alternative energy sources, particularly solar, are rapidly gaining popularity in Pakistan. With growing demand in residential and commercial sectors, net metering units have seen significant growth. Excluding K-Electric customers, net metering generation rose from 70.35 GWh in September 2024 to 142.67 GWh in September 2025, marking an increase of over 100%.
Financially, the company has adequate liquidity, and funding for the upcoming power project is structured on a 50:50 debt-to-equity basis. In Q1 FY26, the company earned a profit of PKR 2.9 billion, compared to PKR 3.4 billion in Q1 of the previous fiscal year.
Earlier, the company had also announced the establishment of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ultra Properties (Private) Limited, signaling its entry into the real estate sector.
