National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) said on Wednesday that Pakistan’s energy sector is under acute stress of take or pay mode of contract which have long-term implications. Addressing Energy Week, Nepra’s member, tariff, Saif Ullah Chatha said the purpose of the seminar is to provide a platform for interaction and discussion to combat energy challenges. He was of the…
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has sought the support of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to strengthen its nuclear power programme as the country is significantly scaling up nuclear power to meet the rising energy demand. To facilitate the rapid expansion of nuclear power, IAEA has amalgamated four of its pre-existing national technical cooperation projects, which supported the regulators, operators, waste managers…
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Saudi Aramco is starting early preparations for an international listing, just months after the oil giant turned its record initial public offering into a domestic affair and sidelined global banks, people with knowledge of the matter said. The world’s largest publicly traded company is in discussions with Wall Street banks to draw up scenarios for a second listing overseas, according…
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February 26 2020: Known and respected for his transformational skills in the energy sector over two decades of experience in the industry, the newly appointed Managing Director & CEO of Pakistan State Oil Co. Ltd, Syed Muhammad Taha has taken charge of the company. Speaking about his appointment, Mr. Taha said: “I am truly honoured to lead the country’s largest oil…
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ISLAMABAD – A female aerospace engineer from Pakistan is developing a pollution-free engine for airplanes which will reduce global warming and induce artificial rain during flight. Dr. Sarah Qureshi, who holds a Master’s in Aerospace Dynamics and a Ph.D. in Aerospace Propulsion from Cranfield University, UK, is confident that her invention will take the aviation industry by a storm. [Gallery]…
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The welfare of humanity has critically depended on our ability to harness and use energy. Development in Pakistan has similarly faced huge obstacles resulting largely from our inability to organise the availability of energy at a reasonable cost in a world where energy supply is plentiful and evolving technology is making it cheaper. Our history is replete with episodes of…
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The U.S. shale industry continues to show signs of slowing down, with production declining in major shale basins outside of the Permian.close [x]PauseUnmuteLoaded: 56.44%Remaining Time -0:36Picture-in-PictureFullscreen Financing stress has plagued the shale sector for quite some time, but investors continue to bail on oil and gas stocks. The FT points out that the energy sector is now underperforming the S&P 500 “by the biggest…
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The state-owned Pakistan LNG Ltd, which is the main buyer of liquefied natural gas, is considering canceling two long-term contracts because of a slump in market prices and abundant production, which have created opportunities for cheaper supply, reported Bloomberg. Pakistan LNG Ltd. is weighing the possibility of exercising termination clauses in contracts it signed with Eni SpA and Gunvor Group Ltd.…
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Karachi: February 27, 2020: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) donated Rs. 10 million to Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT) and Rs. 5 million to The Kidney Centre (TKC) for provision of quality healthcare to deserving populations as part of its long-term and diverse Corporate Social Responsibility Programme. MD and CEO PPL Moin Raza Khan presented the cheque to Professor and…
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