ISLAMABAD: K-Electric (KE) has proposed a series of amendments to the Indicative Generation Capacity Expansion Plan (IGCEP) 2025–35, aimed at ensuring fair competition and protecting its operational rights in Pakistan’s evolving electricity market. In a letter addressed to the Power Division, KE’s CEO Syed Moonis Abdullah Alvi urged support for key changes, including: KE further noted that its input on renewable integration, interconnection capacity, and demand forecasts had not been adequately reflected in recent IGCEP iterations. “We are confident the Power Division will carefully evaluate these proposals. KE remains committed…
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Govt Plans New Gas Levy Amid Paradox of Glut and Rationing
ISLAMABAD: Despite Pakistan facing a natural gas and LNG glut, the government is moving towards imposing a captive power gas levy to ensure a “level playing field” between public and private sector gas suppliers. This development comes as Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) continues unannounced rationing for residential and commercial consumers — even in summer — while simultaneously curtailing supplies from local producers. More than 300 mmcfd of cheaper domestic gas has been shut in, forcing producers like OGDCL, GHPL, and others to cut output, causing heavy financial losses…
Read Moredeugro Successfully Delivers 58 Kilometers of Prysmian HVAC Subsea Cables for Cyclades IV Interconnector Project
Milan, Italy, September 8, 2025 — deugro Milan has successfully delivered 58 kilometers and 3,550 metric tons of Prysmian HVAC subsea cables for the Cyclades IV Interconnector Project, a critical initiative linking the Southern and Western Cyclades to Greece’s mainland grid. To ensure timely delivery, deugro developed a customized, end-to-end logistics solution covering transport from Prysmian’s manufacturing facility in Pikkala, Finland, to the transshipment port of Heraklion, Crete. The scope included a 23-meter-diameter carousel spread, engineering services, spooling operations, and technical personnel. The heavy-lift deck carrier Vestvind was secured to…
Read MoreLONGi Powers Zambia’s Sustainable Mining Revolution with BC technology
Earlier this year, in a landmark move for Zambia’s mining sector, LONGi, a global leader in solar technology, delivered its high-efficiency Hi-MO 9 modules for the FITULA solar PV plant, which will power a major Chinese copper industry player’s mining operation in Zambia. This project was signed in June, in Shanghai, China, marks a significant shift, for the mining company, from fossil fuel dependency to clean, reliable solar energy. (The signing ceremony during SNEC in June, in Shanghai, China.) The project is located in Chingola, Copperbelt Province, Zambia, and designed with AC capacity of…
Read MoreChairman WAPDA, World Bank’s Country Director discuss financial matters of Dasu, Tarbela 5th Extension HPP
September 8, 2025: Chairman WAPDA Lt Gen Muhammad Saeed (Retd) was called on by World Bank’s Country Director for Pakistan Ms. Bolormaa Amgabbazar to review financial matters of Dasu and Tarbela 5th Extension hydropower projects. It is important to note that World Bank is providing financial support worth US$ 1517 million for under-construction Stage-I of Dasu Hydropower Project and US$ 390 million for Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project. Besides, the World Bank is also funding Institutional Assessment and Reforms Consultancy Services (IARC) for WAPDA. During the meeting, the Chairman appreciated…
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