Cemvita Factory has announced that it has launched the Gold Hydrogen program, which it describes as a coalition of organizations seeking to support the scale of the clean energy resource. Founded by Cemvita Factory and Chart Industries, Inc, the program’s other collaborators include EXP and the Center for Houston’s Future, which is a nonprofit organization. Through the program, member companies…
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LNG industry rebounds in 2021
As economies rebound from the impact of Covid-19 pandemic, the global trade of liquefied natural gas (LNG) registered an increase of 6% to 380 million tonnes in 2021, according to a report published by an energy company on Monday. The rising LNG demand coupled with supply constraints kept gas prices volatile throughout the year. In October 2021, LNG prices reached…
Read MoreIMF programme: Public finance targets
The IMF sixth review staff report published recently contains some ambitious targets for the public finances of the federal and provincial governments combined for 2021-22. These are reflected in the performance criteria and indicative targets for the remaining three reviews in the existing programme. The expectation is that the ongoing financial year will close with a small primary surplus, for…
Read MoreGovt to amend PCA: China’s co allowed to maintain 17.5pc share in Baska Block
The Federal Government has decided to amend Petroleum Concession Agreement (PCA), allowing a Chinese company, China ZhenHua Oil, to maintain 17.50 share of Baska Block and transfer 82.50 working interests to Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL). According to Petroleum Division, Baska Exploration Licence was granted over block number (3020-13) (Zone-II) covering an areas of 2,442 sq kilometres located in districts D…
Read MoreGas reforms to raise urea exports: Engro
Pakistan is expected to approve a gas pricing policy this year that would drive up domestic costs for the urea industry and enable it to export, the chief executive of Engro Fertilizers told Reuters. Pakistan’s parliament last week passed a bill, which has yet to be enacted, to shift gas pricing to the weighted average cost of gas (WAGOC). The…
Read MoreEngro Fertilizers sees upsurge in urea exports after Pakistan gas reform
Pakistan is expected to approve a gas pricing policy this year that would drive up domestic costs for the urea industry and enable it to export, the chief executive of Engro Fertilizers told Reuters. Pakistan’s parliament last week passed a bill, which has yet to be enacted, to shift gas pricing to the weighted average cost of gas (WAGOC). The…
Read MoreImports of petroleum products, foodstuffs surge
Pakistan’s eatable import bill surged by 21.32 per cent to $5.63 billion in the July-January period compared to $4.64bn in the corresponding period last year owing to higher international prices and massive depreciation of the rupee. The growth in food import bill was seen to bridge the shortfall of eatables in the domestic market. The share of eatables in the…
Read MorePPL discovers hydrocarbon reserves in Sindh
Pakistan Petroleum Limited disclosed that it has made a hydrocarbon discovery from exploratory well, Mohar-1, in the Latif Block (the “Block”) in Sindh, in a notice sent to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday. PPL holds a 33.30% working interest, Eni Pakistan Limited holds 33.30% and United Energy Pakistan Limited (UEPL), formerly known as BP Pakistan, which is an…
Read More78 companies to be honored 14th NFEH’s CSR Awards-2022
Federal Minister’s and other important dignitaries will honor 14th CSR Awards to 78 different companies and organizations for showing excellence in the field of corporate social responsibility during last one year.
Read MoreNTDC ENERGIZED 220/132 kV GRID STATION JHIMPIR-II
POWER FROM UPCOMING WIND POWER PLANTS WILL BE ADDED IN THE NATIONAL GRID
The National Transmission and Despatch Company Ltd (NTDC) has completed and energized 220/132 kV Grid Station Jhimpir –II at Nooriabad, Hyderabad, today. The project will add power to the national grid generated through wind power plants in Jhimpir wind cluster. Managing Director NTDC, Engr. Manzoor Ahmad , attended the energization ceremony as chief guest. While addressing the ceremony, he said…
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