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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.

As Cheaper Gas Resources Dwindle, Low Tariffs May Not Be Sustainable

ISLAMABAD: The new gas bills have created frenzy in a section of consumers. In this space, we will examine if there is a general problem of high gas tariff or a particular section of consumers has been affected.

Gas Supply to Punjab Industry Not Resumed Yet

LAHORE: Gas supplies to power plants, general industry and CNG sector could not be restored as per schedule on Saturday night as Engro re-gasification terminal remained shut for technical reasons, it is learnt.

26th Pak HVACR Expo Concludes

As the 26th Pakistan HVACR and Building Services Expo & Conference reached its conclusion in Karachi, after featuring numerous insightful sessions, technologies and strategic discussions representing the potential of HVAC products and the skill set of Pakistan. This highly informative event received tremendous response from industry professionals, engineering students, domestic customers, media and the general public.

Govt Orders Increase in LNG Imports, Furnace Oil Stocks

ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCOE) on Wednesday asked the power and petroleum divisions to line up additional imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and build furnace oil stocks before the advent of summer months.

NTDC Expects Smoother Power Supply For Punjab This Summer

LAHORE: The summer season this year is going to be more comfortable for power consumers since most constraints in the electricity transmission system have been removed while the remaining issues would be resolved by May this year, an official of the National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) said on Tuesday.

Gas Crisis Deepens As Govt Investigates Price Hike Issue

ISLAMABAD: As the government investigates gas price hike controversy, a serious shortage has hit the country with delay in the berthing of Q-flex cargo of Pakistan State Oil (PSO), affecting almost all sectors of economy.

Wapda In Talks With ‘Disputed’ Bidder Over Mohmand Dam

A crisis-like situation in the gas sector re-emerged towards the end of the last week in many parts of the country. A large number of factories in Karachi and Punjab were forced to suspend production while domestic consumers complained that they faced difficulty cooking food or heating water because of gas outages as well as low pressure. The supply of gas for the transport sector in Karachi was also cut

All The Reasons For Gas Shortages

Govt Imposes Moratorium On New Oil Marketing Companies

SLAMABAD: In a sudden move, the government has imposed a moratorium on the establishment of new oil marketing companies (OMCs) until it increases the minimum investment requirement for future investors.

New Gas Price, Pressure Factor Causing Unrest Among Consumers

ISLAMABAD: The prevailing unrest among domestic gas consumers due to excessive billing, mostly in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is creation of a combination of three critical policy decisions and improved gas supply, besides the usual higher winter consumption.

Total Eren And Nbt Secure The Financing

Kiev/Paris/Oslo, January 24th, 2019 – NBT AS (“NBT”), a utility-scale wind power developer based in Oslo, and Total Eren SA (“Total Eren”), a leading renewable energy Independent Power Producer (“IPP”) based in Paris, have signed definitive financing agreements for the first phase of a 250 MW wind project located in the Kherson region of Ukraine.

PPL Funds Solar Power Modules For 500 Houses in Awaran

Karachi, January 23, 2019: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has donated Rs. 15.5 million for providing solar power modules (SPMs) to meet the much-needed electricity requirements of 500 households in District Awaran, Balochistan.

How Pakistan Should Meet Clean Energy Challenges

Minister for Power Omar Ayub Khan recently stated that 20 per cent of the electricity output will be based on renewable energy by 2025. It will increase up to 30pc by 2030, he added.