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Energy Update, a magazine launched in May 2006 to cater to the burgeoning energy sector of Pakistan. This is the only trade magazine on Energy in our country, and our aim is to become a 'voice of the energy industry.

When Energy Update started out on its journey to become a publication dedicated to the energy sector in Pakistan, it set before itself the high aim of becoming the voice of the energy industry.The magazine focusing on the developments in the global energy sector, with particular interest to Pakistan, and will also be covering developments in the alternate energy, especially CNG/ NGV, of which Pakistan is the largest consumer in the world.

NEPRA Blames Karachi’s Power Woes on KE

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regula¬tory Authority (Nepra) has found K-Electric at fault for the ongoing power crisis in Karachi and asked the government to increase gas quota for the power utility to ease public sufferings.

Petition on Air Pollution

Karachi: The health and safety of residents of Clifton Block 1, 2 and adjoining areas will continue to face serious threats till the time KPT continues to operate its coal yard in close vicinity of these residential localities.

Govt Urged To Comply Environmental Standards On Commercial Vehicles To Control Air Pollution

Karachi, April 12: Participants of a seminar were informed that owing to absence of any fitness inspection system, commercial motor vehicles in Karachi have been brazenly using fuel and engine systems, which don’t even comply with the bare minimum international and national environmental standards.

Abraaj May Sell Part Of Investment Management Business

DUBAI: Private equity firm Abraaj Group is considering selling part of its investment management business as it seeks to stem the fallout from a dispute with investors in one of its funds, three sources familiar with the matter said.

Transportation Price of RLNG to Punjab Set at Rs81/mmBtu

ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has determined charges for transportation of regasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG) to Punjab at Rs81 per mmBtu (million British Thermal Unit) for the current year.

Shanghai Power Committed to Buy K-Electric

KARACHI: The Shanghai Electric Power Ltd (SEPL) has sought the government’s support in accelerating the process of regulatory approvals to facilitate the completion of Sale-Purchase Agreement (SPA) of majority shares in K-Electric Ltd (KEL).

Application Submitted: CIHC Pak Power Seeks Tariff

CIHC Pak Power Company Limited has submitted an application to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) for power tariff for its 300MW coal-fired power plant. The company is setting up its coal-fired plant in Gwadar at an approximate cost of $542.4 million.

French Agency Likely To Help Install Solar Tube Wells

French Development Agency (AFD) would consider providing assistance to Pakistan in installing solar-powered tube wells in Balochistan and establishing a renewable energy institute under its development programme for the current calendar year, said the French envoy.

IRENA to Help Deliver Low Carbon 2022 Winter Olympics in Zhangjiakou, China

Zhangjiakou, China: 24 March 2018 — The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has today signed a co-operation agreement with the People’s Government of Hebei Province, China to provide the city of Zhangjiakou with a renewable energy roadmap that will support its ambition to deliver a low-carbon Winter Olympics in 2022.

Gas Based Power Production Surges To Over 40% Of Energy Mix

KARACHI: Pakistan succeeded in achieving a record high power production from environment-friendly sources – gas and re-gasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG)

Environmental Degradation Is A Threat To Water Availability

To commemorate World Water Day, 2018, environmentalists, including officials of the ministry of climate change, deliberated over ‘Nature for Water’ at Barrett Hodgson University in Karachi.

Irregularities Detected In Solar Plant Contract Award

LAHORE: Auditors have detected irregularities in the award of the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and operation and maintenance (O&M) contract for the establishment of the 100 megawatt (MW) solar plant of the Quaid-i-Azam Solar Power Private Limited (QASPL) to a private firm.

Govt to Hire Professionals to Solve Governance Issues In Power Sector

ISLAMABAD: In order to address governance problems in ten power distribution companies (DISCOs), the government has decided to hire sound and experienced professionals to provide sustainable solutions, Pakistan Today learnt reliably.

The IUCN Environment Cell, FATA Celebrates the World Water Day and the International Day of Forests

The IUCN Environment Cell, FATA in collaboration of the line Departments of the FATA Secretariat organized an interactive session on World Water Day,

Three Surcharges Re-Imposed On Power Consume

ISLAMABAD: In line with a commitment it made with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Wednesday allowed the federal government to re-impose three surcharges on electricity consumers.

Power Consumers To Get Rs2.20 Per Unit Relief For February

The power tariff for all distribution companies, except K-Electric, is estimated to decrease by about Rs2.20 per unit due to lower fuel costs in February and better energy mix.

SNGPL to Give 1m Fresh Connections Before Polls

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has allowed Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Ltd (SNGPL) to spend Rs20 billion to provide a record one million fresh connections within the remaining three months of this fiscal year.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa leads the world on Bonn Challenge; Renews Target

Khyber Pakhtunkwa (KP) province of Pakistan announced a new pledge of restoring 252,000 ha of forest which has been accepted under the global Bonn Challenge. This was announced by Mr. Malik Amin Aslam in his capacity as the Chair of KP Green Growth Initiative

Govt Seeks Wheeling Regulations Restricted To Dedicated Feeders

ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has asked the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) to restrict wheeling (sale and purchase) of electricity into the national grid through dedicated feeders of 132 kilovolt (kV) and 11kV lines.

DHC, Cyan Sell HUBCO Shares at Rs105.12

KARACHI: Dawood Hercules Corporation (DHCL) has executed the sale of 172.6 million shares of Hub Power Company (Hubco) to Mega Conglomerate Ltd at a price of Rs105.12 per share (Rs106.50 after adjustment of Rs1.38 —post tax recent dividend of Rs1.50 per share), the company said in a filing with the bourse

Hubco, Fauji Fertilizer to Set Up 330MW Coal Power Project

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa suffered Rs600 million loss as the federal authorities reduced the production of crude oil and gas from their wellheads located in the province last December.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Suffers as its Oil, Gas Production Cut by Centre

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa suffered Rs600 million loss as the federal authorities reduced the production of crude oil and gas from their wellheads located in the province last December.

FFC – HUBCO Sign Agreement To Set Up 330 MW Coal Power Plant in Thar

Islamabad, March 15, 2018: Pakistan's largest fertilizer producer, Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited (FFC) and Pakistan’s largest IPP the Hub Power Company Limited (HUBCO) have entered into a strategic alliance to set up a 330 MW Coal based Power Plant in Thar..