ISLAMABAD, December 16, 2024: Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Pakistan’s leading exploration and production company, has successfully revived a heavy oil well in the Northern Region field, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s energy sector. The initiative was undertaken at the Rajian Oil Field located in Gujar Khan Exploration License (E.L.), district Chakwal, and is part of…
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LONDON, Dec 16: The UK government has set ambitious targets under its Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, aiming for a dramatic expansion of solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS) to support its net-zero goals. The plan, unveiled on December 13, 2024, outlines the addition of 30 GW of solar capacity by 2030, bringing the total to 45-47 GW, alongside…
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BEIJING, Dec 16: Despite China’s aggressive push for renewable energy, thermal power generation—primarily coal-fired—rose by 1.9% year-on-year during the first 11 months of 2024. Official data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) indicates that thermal power output reached 5.74 trillion kilowatt-hours (kWh) from January to November. While natural gas-fired power plants contribute a smaller share, coal remains the dominant…
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ISLAMABAD: Muhammad Ali, Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Power, has announced significant progress in renegotiating agreements with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to address longstanding inefficiencies in Pakistan’s power sector. Speaking on Geo News’ special talk show “Aakhri Mauqa: Pakistan Kay Liye Kar Dalo”, Ali disclosed that 15 out of 18 IPPs established under the 1994 and 2002 power…
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KARACHI: The price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Karachi has risen by Rs10 per kilogram, bringing it to Rs290 per kg, adding to the burden on consumers. This price is Rs36 higher than the official rate of Rs254 per kg set by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA). Shopkeepers attribute the hike to increased rates by marketing companies,…
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ISLAMABAD: The government has announced a reduction in the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs3.05 per litre while keeping petrol prices unchanged for the fortnight ending December 31, 2024. This decision aligns with fluctuations in international oil prices over the past two weeks, as calculated by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra). The ex-depot price of HSD now…
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