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Local Coal Powers Ahead in Pakistan’s Energy Mix, Cuts Costs and Imports

LAHORE – Pakistan’s power sector is witnessing a significant shift as the use of locally mined coal rises sharply, bringing down generation costs and easing reliance on imported fuels. According to a recent Topline Securities report, electricity generation in March 2025 surged to 8,409 GWh — up 5% year-on-year and 21% from February. Notably, electricity produced from domestic coal soared 62% compared to March 2024, reaching 1,393 GWh and boosting coal’s share in the national energy mix to 17%, from 11% a year ago. This growth is largely driven by

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April 8, 2025 by Admin

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan officially launched the Pakistan Mineral Investment Forum 2025 (PMIF25) today, aiming to spotlight its immense mineral wealth spread over 600,000 square kilometers. Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Ali Pervaiz Malik, inaugurated the two-day forum (April 8–9), emphasizing the country’s untapped potential and commitment to responsible mining practices.

April 7, 2025 by Admin

Karachi: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, is leading the Pakistani trade delegation to the United Kingdom to attend a Commonwealth program on 7th – 8th April. The strategic move aims to capitalize on the vast opportunities offered by the Commonwealth; which comprises of 56 countries with a combined GDP of over $13 trillion.

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Chevron cuts output at Wheatstone LNG facility for planned maintenance

SINGAPORE: Chevron is conducting minor planned maintenance at its Wheatstone natural gas facility in Australia, temporarily reducing production rates on LNG Train 1, a company spokesperson said on Tuesday. “The annual service event is expected to be completed within the

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IEA says Europe should replace Russian LNG with Qatari supply from 2027

LONDON: European countries should consider replacing liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports from Russia with other sources beginning in 2027, the International Energy Agency director said on Tuesday. Fatih Birol was speaking at the International Energy Week conference in London. “Europe

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Pakistan, Azerbaijan sign agreements, MOUs on trade and energy

Islamabad —  Pakistan and Azerbaijan have signed agreements and memorandums of understanding (MOUs), chiefly about trade and energy, during a visit to Azerbaijan by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Sharif arrived Sunday in the Azerbaijani capital, Baku, for a two-day

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OGRA CONDUCTS SEMINAR ON REGULATORY FRAMEWORK & SAFETY IN CNG SECTOR

Islamabad February 17, 2025: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) conducted a seminar on regulatory framework and safety in CNG Sector, emphasizing the importance of safety to minimize incidents at CNG stations. The event held at OGRA’s Auditorium, was

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