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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.

Invite Energy Update for Partnership with Solar PV Guangzhou 2018

PV Guangzhou 2018 is the largest solar PV exhibition in South China, covering an exhibition area of about 30,000 sqm. Having been held for nine sessions, PV Guangzhou has many loyal exhibitors, like SAJ, Yingli, Longi, CSG, Growatt, INVT, I-Panda, ALLGRAND, GoodWe, Amerisolar

NBP Wins “FPCCI Achievement Award

Karachi, July 26, 2018: National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has been honored with the prestigious “FPCCI Achievement Award” for its contributions in the banking & financial services sector. Mr. Saeed Ahmad, the President and Chief Executive Officer of NBP conferred with a gold medal by the President of Pakistan, Mr. Mamnoon Hussain.

Annual Environment Conference ‘Karachi Should Build Two Waste-To-Energy Plants As Easy Solution To Consume 2,000 Tons Waste

Karachi, July 18: Karachi has the potential to easily build two waste-to-energy plants at its landfill sites in Jam Chakro and Gond Pass as these plants will safely consume 2,000 tons waste out of total 12,000

55 Companies Conferred 15th Annual Environment Excellence Awards-2018

Karachi: As many as 55 companies and organizations were given the 15th Annual Environment Excellence Awards-2018 at a splendid ceremony held at a hotel the other day.

Engro Corporation and Royal Vopak sign LNG Infrastructure Agreement

Engro Corporation Ltd, (Engro Corporation) of Pakistan and Royal Vopak of the Netherlands today announce the signing of a Share Purchase Agreement in which Vopak will acquire a 29% share in Elengy Terminal Pakistan Ltd (ETPL).

PPL Discovers Gas in Hub X-1, Balochistan

Karachi, July 20, 2018: Pakistan Petroleum Limited, operator of Hub Block (2566-4), together with its joint venture partner Sindh Energy Holding Company Limited has discovered hydrocarbons from exploratory well Hub X-1, located in District Lasbela, Balochistan.

3rd International Community Wind Symposium and Community Power Forum

Full Programme published Bonn, 16 July 2018 (WWEA) – The Programme of the 3rd International Community Wind Symposium has been published. 30 speakers from all continents will present and discuss latest developments in community wind around the globe:

Thar Foundation Establishes Free Hospital for Gorano & Nearby Villages

After benefiting thousands of patients from Thar Block II villages through the Marvi Clinic, the Thar Foundation has set up a similar establishment in Thar where lady doctor will be available to provide treatment and medicine free of cost to Gorano and surrounding areas.

Government Of Sindh Directorate Of Press Information Department

Sindh caretaker Minister for Information, Law and Environment Jameel Yusuf has stressed upon civil society to play their due role to discharge Citizen social responsibilities (CSR) for resolve of social issue and problems, Media is our partner to support the task and join hands with the civil society to achieve desired results of the cause.

Green Pakistan Programme has Reached 80pc of its Target

The seminar, titled ‘One year of Green Pakistan Programme: Sindh prospects and challenges’, was held at a local hotel on Friday, organised by the GPP Sindh forest department. The GPP is a joint venture of both Sindh forest department and ministry of climate change.

Govt, Oil Industry Settle Dispute Over Licence, Fees

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) and the Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) had reached an out-of-court settlement over the fee structure and licensing conditions in June 2017, but the oil industry had declined to pay annual fee due to inability of Ogra to get the enabling rules notified.

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