CTBCM Booklet Series

The “CTBCM Booklet Series” provides a comprehensive understanding of Pakistan’s Competitive Trading Bilateral Contracts Market (CTBCM), catering to diverse audiences. From basic concepts to advanced technicalities, the series covers all aspects of CTBCM. Readers gain insights into various concepts entailing market participation, contractual frameworks, and operational mechanisms. They also explore the rationale and impact of cost of participation and delve into market operations like pricing and settlement mechanisms. Addressing stakeholder concerns and outlining the way forward, the series underscores the pivotal role of market transition from a regulated system to a competitive, efficient and sustainable market model, in shaping the future of Pakistan’s power sector.

Introduction to CTBCM

Our first booklet offers a simplified explanation of the Competitive Trading Bilateral Contracts Market (CTBCM) with the aim to demystify CTBCM for a wider audience. It introduces readers to the current power market structure, the need for transition, and the potential benefits of adopting a competitive market model in clear, easy-to-understand language.

Introduction to CTBCM (Advanced)

This booklet is tailored for professionals and stakeholders such as developers, policymakers, industry experts, and provides a comprehensive understanding of CTBCM. This advanced edition explores market complexities, challenges, and the path forward with a focus on technical and policy intricacies.