Energy Update

News Line

Welcome to Energy Update

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.

Provincial Action and National Coordination are Vital for Renewable Energy Deployment in Pakistan

Islamabad/Bonn, 13 June 2018 – The World Wind Energy Association, with the support of Heinrich Böll Stiftung (hbs), Pakistan has conducted a study titled “Impacts of 18th Constitutional Amendment on Governance of Renewable Energy in Pakistan.” The primary purpose is to analyse the impacts of devolution of power to the provinces on the governance of the renewable energy sector.

Engro Corp One of Pakistan’s Largest Conglomerates, Plans to Build the Country’s Largest Wind Farm As It Seeks To Diversify Into Renewables

The company has applied to the provincial government of Balochistan to start collecting wind data for a proposed 1 gigawatt farm, according to Shamsuddin Shaikh, chief executive officer at unit Engro Energy Ltd.

Balochistan Govt Pledges to Protect Local Communities All Along Proposed Route of TAPI Pipeline In the Province

Quetta, May 25: While terming the proposed TAPI pipeline a good omen for development of the province, the Balochistan Govrnment has said that it will do its best to ensure complete safety of the concerned loca

QATPL, HEI and GE announce the start of combined cycle commercial operations at Bhikki Power Plant

Lahore, Pakistan; May 21, 2018: Quaid-e-Azam Thermal Power (Private) Limited (QATPL), Harbin Electric International Company Limited (HEI) and GE Power (NYSE: GE) announced the completion of combined cycle commissioning activities and the start of full-fledged commercial operations on May 20, 2018, 00:00 hours at the Bhikki Power Plant.

10th Power Generation Conference Pakistan’s Renewable Energy Production Reaches The Record Level of 1568 MWs

(PR) Pakistan’s renewable energy production for the first time have been increased to record level of 1568 MWs excluding hydroelectricity as identification of five more wind corridors in Balochistan

Haveli Bahadur Shah Power Plant Complete, Starts Combined Cycle Commercial Operations to Add Up To 1,230 MW of Power Before Ramadan

Pakistan; May 10, 2018: National Power Parks Management Company Limited (NPPMCL), GE and SEPCOIII Electric Power Construction Co., Ltd. today announced that the Haveli Bahadur Shah (HBS)

Population Control A Way to Tackle Climate Change

ISLAMABAD: The rise in temperature (global warming) due to anthropogenic activities is a reality. By the end of the century, the situation is likely to worsen drastically if greenhouse gas emissions are not reduced significantly.

Lucky Electric to get 3.6m Tons of Coal From Thar field

ISLAMABAD: Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company (SECMC) has signed a coal supply agreement with Lucky Electric Power Company for the delivery of 3.6 million tons of coal per annum from its open-pit mine in block-II of Thar field.

Diesel, Petrol Prices Expected To Go Up By Rs5, Rs3

ISLAMABAD: The government is expected to increase the prices of high speed diesel (HSD) and petrol by more than Rs5 and Rs3 per litre on Monday for the next month to protect its revenue and pass on the impact of higher international market rates to consumers.

PPL Commissions Well In Record Time Of Eight Weeks

Karachi, April 27, 2018: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), operator of Adhi Field, together with its joint venture partners Oil and Gas Development Company Limited and Pakistan Oilfields Limited, commenced first oil production from well Adhi South X-1, a recent oil and gas discovery located in Rawalpindi District, Punjab.

MD & CEO PSO, Sheikh Imranul Haque,visited the PSO retail outlet

Karachi: MD & CEO PSO, Sheikh Imranul Haque,visited the PSO retail outlet in North Nazimabad, Karachi to interact with customers. Senior Company Management was also present on the occasion. Located on the busiest junction of the largest Pakistani city, the outlet flagship PSO site is being operated under the new vision retail outlet programme to serve thousands of daily commuters of the area.

GE to Provide Power Cement Limited with Grid Station to Expand Production Capacity

April 26, 2018: GE Power’s Grid Solutions business (NYSE: GE) was recently awarded a contract by Power Cement Limited (PCL), a company of Arif Habib Group, to design, manufacture and deliver a 132/6.3 kilovolt (kV) air-insulated switchgear (AIS) grid station that will support the organization in their efforts to operate a new manufacturing line.

Sindh Contributes 935 Wind Energy for National Grid, Says Murad

KARACHI (April 23): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that Sindh currently contributes 935 MW of wind energy for the national grid from Jhimpir-Gharo-Keti Bandar wind corridor from 17 IPPs, including three CPEC early harvest projects which are UEP, China

Murad Signs MoU with St Petersburg for Cooperation In Energy, Oil, Gas

KARACHI (Sept 25): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that in the emergence of a multipolar world and changing power configurations world-wide and also in the South Asian region, Pakistan’s close association with Russia is very important and cooperation between both countries would bring prosperity to the entire South Asian region.

K-Electric & SSGC Given 24-Hour Ultimatum To Resolve Dispute

ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Energy efforts to resolve the raging dispute between K-Electric and Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) over outstanding payments and fuel supply failed on Friday.

Demand Kalabagh Dam Should Be Included in Budget 2018-19

LAHORE: Kalabagh dam should not be ignored in the federal budget 2018-19 at any cost as water scarcity is heading towards the point of no return, said Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President Malik Tahir Javaid in a statement issued on Wednesday.

Tariff Determination: Sugar Millers Defend Renewable Energy Projects

ISLAMABAD: Expressing dismay over the government’s alleged preference for imported fuel-based power plants, the Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) has called for revising policy priorities and encouraging renewable energy projects in order to ease the pressure on foreign exchange reserves.

KE, SSGC Meeting Convened To Sort Out Gas Issue

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Energy (Power Division) has convened an emergency meeting on Friday (today) to resolve a row between K-Electric and the Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) over curtailed supply of gas following the intervention of power regulator.

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).