KARACHI: Mari Petroleum Company Ltd has successfully drilled a third horizontal development well, which has been tested at the rate of around 17 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of gas. As opposed to a vertical well that’s drilled downwards, a horizontal one is drilled off a vertical borehole at an angle of at least 80 degrees. Mari-124H is…
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, December 8, 2023 – As we gather for COP28, the urgency of confronting climate change has never been more apparent. Li Zhenguo, Founder & President of LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd., delivered a compelling address via the live stream of the United Nations COP28 Conference on December 8. In this speech, he emphasized the crucial role of…
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ISLAMABAD: The revised consumer service manual unveiled by the power regulator Nepra introduces additional charges and stringent measures for electricity consumers, including a 14 per cent interest rate on bill instalments and an ‘urgent fee’ for priority connections. The proposed regulations — set to be discussed at a public hearing on Dec 19 before implementation — have been announced despite…
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An Evening of Reflection, Recognition, and Resilience Karachi, Pakistan – December 2, 2023 – Dynamic Engineering and Automation (DEA) Group of Companies is thrilled to announce the overwhelming success of its 15th-anniversary celebration, held on December 1, 2023. The event was a heartwarming testament to DEA’s journey of excellence and innovation over the past 15 years. Highlights of the Celebratory…
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ISLAMABAD: The circular debt owed by Independent Power Producers (IPPs) of Chinese companies has crossed the Rs400 billion mark, making it hard for the Chinese to continue other power sector projects vigorously. The circular debt for the overall power sector had escalated and crossed the Rs2.6 trillion mark by the end of October 2023. “There is no possibility to restrict…
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ISLAMABAD: The accumulated receivable of state-owned Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has reached Rs27.512 billion including late payment charges against Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) till December 7, 2023. Recently, the PSO suspended fuel supplies to the PIA over a dispute regarding unpaid dues. As a result of this standoff, the PIA was compelled to cancel domestic and international flights leading to…
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ISLAMABAD: Infrastructure Growth Capital Fund LP (IGCF) SPV 21 claims to own 53.8 per cent shares of KES Power Limited and in that capacity has approached Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) and caretaker Minister for Privatisation, Fawad Hassan Fawad for asserting its position with respect to K-Electric (KE). In a letter to Minister for Privatisation, a copy of which has…
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ISLAMABAD: China Power Hub Generation Company Limited (CPHGCL) has urged Central Power Purchasing Agency–Guaranteed (CPPA-G) to make payment of Rs 25.4 billion to clear liabilities and other debt servicing. In a letter to Chief Executive Officer (CEO), CPPA-G, the Chinese company’s Chief Financial Officer, has cited the reference of previous correspondences and meetings, in which the company has noted that…
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KARACHI (Dec 8): The Sindh government has decided to induct 180 electric buses -to be powered by solar energy- on the feeders of the BRTs so that cleaner and more efficient public transportation solutions could be established in addition to bringing an end to the operational subsidy. This was disclosed in a meeting held between Sindh Chief Minister Justice (retd)…
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In a prestigious event, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) recently unveiled the winners of the highly anticipated Top 25 Companies Awards for the year 2022. The awards celebrate businesses that have demonstrated outstanding financial performance, operational excellence, and a commitment to sustainability and ESG initiatives.The Top 25 Companies Awards highlight PSX’s commitment to steering listed companies toward financial growth while…
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