Hammad Ahsan

I lead the strategic planning and project development of generation initiatives at K-Electric (KE), Pakistan’s largest vertically integrated power utility. My role focuses on shaping KE’s future energy landscape through diversified, sustainable, and market-aligned solutions. • Driving the transformation of KE’s generation portfolio by integrating base-load, hydropower, and renewable energy projects. • Leading engagements with government agencies and private developers to facilitate hydropower and thermal power project development and power off-take arrangements through PPAs. • Spearheading the conversion of imported fuel projects to indigenous fuel based generation, enhancing energy security and cost efficiency. • Conducting comprehensive planning, feasibility assessments, and opportunity evaluations for new generation technologies and infrastructure. • Developing KE’s future hydel portfolio, including transaction structuring and stakeholder coordination with public and private entities. • Formulating strategic responses to evolving market dynamics and policy changes, particularly in the context of power sector regulatory frameworks. • Negotiating commercial agreements and overseeing the development of financial models and contracts (EPC, O&M, OE, PPA, FSA, Financing, others). • Managing executive-level reporting and stakeholder relations with regulators, multilateral institutions, and government bodies. I bring a results-driven approach to energy sector transformation, combining technical expertise with strategic commercial foresight and collaborative leadership.

• I was responsible for carrying out Business Development, Planning and Project development activities, for the largest downstream petroleum sector entity of Pakistan. • Leading the portfolio diversification initiative for the company, by carrying out the development of Renewable Energy Opportunities. • Lead the groundwork for creation of “Corporate Project Management Office”, which will be responsible to Control and Monitor, all strategic level capital intensive growth initiatives of the organization. • I have also worked on the future growth initiatives of the company, which included the development of Oil Import Terminal and other various Refinery related initiatives. • Involved in development of company Strategy development exercise, which includes assessment of entire energy landscape and devising the apt growth avenues for the organization. • Managed the executive and board level reporting of development projects, including strategic growth and infrastructure initiatives.

I was conducting the Operations and Maintenance of all Utility Systems at Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company’s (SECMC) site. It included all facilities like Power generation, Transmission & Distribution systems, Water Export Pumping systems, Fire water systems, Water treatment systems, Potable & Wastewater systems & several others. • I was conducting all kind of Electrical, Mechanical and I&C related O&M activities, to ensure continuous operation of these facilities. • I was also responsible for the Operations and Maintenance of Solar Diesel Hybrid Power Generation facility. • My prime objective also includes the non-stop availability of two lifelines, without which coal mining is not possible. • To provide uninterrupted power supply for the continuous operation of Mine. • Ensuring uninterrupted export of water to the 660MW EPTL coal power plant, enabling its continuous operation. • The role of the O&M Manager is integral to smooth operations and production of coal. The export of water secures an average annual revenue of 7 million $ thus having a direct impact to the company’s bottom line. • Managing several internal and external stake holders was a major part of my responsibilities. It required building strong relations with all stakeholders through constant engagement. • As an O&M Manager I was expected to have strong analytical skills as well as commercial acumen. Technical and financial understanding is important aspect of this role.

Working in Business development division of Engro Energy to develop and design power solutions. My prime focus is on Thermal, Hydro,Solar, Wind, Battery Storages for new business opportunities for the company. My role involves leading a team of engineers to carry out in-depth techno commercial research in new power technologies, assessing their viability & designing technical solutions for varying requirements.

Working in New ventures division, my prime responsibilities include carrying out technical appraisal of the business cases & economic viability analysis of power assets in International and domestic markets. During my stint in Business Development Division of Engro Powergen; I have worked on the following major projects. • I have been involved in Kolachi Portgen 450MW since year 2015. I supported the project from E&I side and was actively involved in EPC evaluations and negotiations up till the terms sheet signing stage. I also went to China to meet three EPC contractors for the very purpose. I also worked on the Grid Interconnection study formulation and approval process. • I played a pivotal role in formulating the O&M bid for 425MW Nandipur power plant in April, 2016 & managed to secure the competitive pricing from vendors for our bid. The task included an in-depth risk assessment for expected Ten year tenure of the contract. For my outstanding work, I was awarded the CEO’s sport award as well. • I was an integral part of the Hydro business development effort in which EPL acquired the LOI of DG Khan project and completed its bankable feasibility through the assistance of Fichtner GmBH Germany. • I also lead the effort of developing the bid for the 96MW Batakundi HPP in KPK. This was a unique experience as bidding has been carried out for the first time in hydro sector not just in Pakistan but all throughout the world. A competitive bid was submitted keeping in regard to all the risks attached with the project. • I assisted aptly in Offshore services Business Development effort of EPL– I carried out the Due Diligence exercises in Egypt, DRC and Indonesia. During the process I developed several O&M and PM cost models and proposals for various African and South East Asian Markets.

• Was responsible for the Electrical maintenance of 248 MW Combined Cycle Power Plant comprising 4 x 48.44 MW GE LM6000 PC Gas Turbines,1 x 26 MW ST GE Thermodyene & 1 x 28MW ST GE Thermodyene. • Possess the maintenance, upkeep and trouble shoot experience of Brush, Meidensha & GE synchronous generators. • Carried out trouble shooting & maintenance of up to 115 MVA transformers tertiary power transformers & Supervised Maintenance and testing of plant induction motors up to 3 MW (WEG & Siemens) • Worked on GE EX2100 AVR & Brush A2 AVRs. • Carried out the major overhaul of 35 MVA Brush generators which included the entire generator electrical test like partial discharge test, tan delta, polarization index, IR, WR and, bearing inspection and clearance check. • Worked on protection relays GE T60, TMR 745, Generator protection G60, Beck with Electric Generator protection relays Siemens Spirotec series for 6.6Kv and GIS switchgear relays & ABB REL & RET series protection relays. • Carried out maintenance & trouble shooting of up to 275 KW RO plants motors, VFD (Rockwell Automation& ABB), Electro de ionization unit (PRIMAX) as well as the MOV’s used in the process and other associated equipment present in balance of plant. • Worked on DC chargers of various manufacturers SAFT AT30, AT10, STATRON 220V dc chargers, A2B and several others 125V dc chargers. • Worked on the AEG UPS installed in back to back mode, completely apt with its maintenance, troubleshoot protocols. • Worked on the 220KV Siemens Gas Insulated Switchyard, having the complete knowledge of its protection and control schemes along with it maintenance of breakers and other equipment. • Provided engineering expertise in RCA, troubleshooting and resolution of persistent problems, reviewed & revised protection relays settings in accordance with the changing requirements of the plant. • Tested with Freja Win 306 & devised the testing protocol for the generator protection relay GE G60.

Working in Electrical Maintenance Department of this self maintained IPP having 126 MW generation capacity. • Complete understanding of Process and Instrumentation diagrams. Ability to read and interpret them. • Familiar with all the processes of the power plant operations like Lube oil process, Fuel oil process, Cooling water process (High temperature/ Low temperature), Water purification process (Reverse Osmosis). • Complete hands on experience and working knowledge of all the electrical and instrumentation equipment used during the above mentioned procedures. • Thorough knowedge and hands on experience of all the safeties employed on Wartsila 18V38 engines and detailed understanding of all the instruments used for the very purpose. • Specializes in reading complex electrical wiring diagram of hard wired logics. Strong ability to analyze and interpret the controlling loops and make modifications as per the changing requirements. • Worked on all kinds of sensor RTD's like PT-100, thermocouples, oil mist detectors, speed sensor (Inductive/ Magnetic pickups), vibration detectors, overspeed protection device, level sensors, pressure switches, differential pressure switches, temperature and pressure transmitters. • Have worked on the Woodwords 721 digital controller fuel governor used in Wartsila engines with sound knowledge of its speed regulations with the help of Inverters. • Hands on experience of the ABB alternator maintenance. High voltage and low voltage Insulation test with gap measurements. Have also worked on alternator protection devices along with doing its preventive maintenance.

Worked in Electrical & Instrumentation Maintenance Department of this self maintained IPP having 126 MW generation capacity. My prime responsibilities were to assist the shift lead in carrying out various scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks. Along with that develop a thorough understanding of the plants processes and trouble shooting techniques employed during various failures.

Worked on the new Implementations primarily. Certifying new routes and on boarding clients. Also looking after the day to day production issues that occur during electronic tradings. Major in derivatives implementations on FIX (Financial Information Exchange) Protocol primarily involving Equity and INDEX US Options. I feel really glad to state that during this short span at Mixit I have certified and implemented five of the seven US options exchanges that include NYSE ARCA, NYSE American Exhange, Boston Options Exchange, Philidelphia Options Exchange and Chicage Board of Options Exchange. During the coarse of these projects I have acquired in depth knowledge about the working and methodology used for simple and spread options implementation over FIX . Apart from that I also certified and implemented major US Direct Market Access provider like UBS, Braclay, Realtick, Nexa tech, Knight, Liquid Point, Onpoint and Merrill Lynch. My biggest achievement at Mixit was the smooth implementation and effective transition of all OPTIONS routes to the new symbology initiative i.e. "OSI" implemented in US OPTIONS exchange afer Feb,2010. It involved indepth research reporting, presentations to the higher management regarding the transition along with teaching of the fellow colleagues. My job responsibilities also included working on small scale projects, researching , analyzing on its various aspects then drafting out the line of action to have it completed. I have had sound experience in developing or supporting trading solution/services in the financial services community and have good fundamental understanding of trading infrastructures and businesses, with knowledge about market data and execution systems. During my various projects I also had the experience of translating business problems into technical solutions. Above all I also headed a small team of my colleagues leadingthem to implement and certify some of the severely complex tasks and projects.

Worked as an Intern at BQPS 1 (Bin Qasim Power Station) in 'Instrumentation and Controls' mainly working on sensors, transducers and programmable logic controllers employed for process automation. Along with that, also gained valuable knowledge of the DCS being employed at the units.

I completed a Bi- Major Finance & Marketing. The major elective courses that I attended included - Corporate Strategy - B2B Marketing - Sales Management - Personal Selling - Brand Management - Advance Corporate Finance - Analysis of Financial Statements - Financial Modelling - Risk Management

Majors in Industrial Electronics, Instrumentation and Controls have always been the field of my interest. My final thesis and project also evolved around these very mentioned fields. Major subjects studied were - Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering - Electrical Machines - Instrumentation - Industrial Electronics - Digital Electronics - Linear Control Systems - Digital Signal Processing - Power Electronics