KARACHI: Pakistan’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports are all set to surge to an 18-month high with 11 cargoes arriving in December this year as the country has placed orders for two spot cargoes for the first time in the past one year. A substantial fall in LNG prices from their peak in the international spot market and with the…
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Most Punjab areas including Lahore are facing gas shortage after a drop in mercury, said Sui Northern Gas Company sources. Sources within Sui Northern Gas Company, residents in the majority of Punjab areas including Lahore are facing gas shortage at the three fixed times (breakfast, lunch and dinner) due to an increased gap in demand and supply after an increase…
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YUMA: As the world pivots from planet-warming fossil fuels to renewable energy, a new pollution problem is rearing its head: What to do with old or worn-out solar panels? Thousands of photovoltaic slabs are being installed across the United States every day, particularly in the sunny west and south of the country, as states like California race towards greener energy…
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Diwan International has recently entered into a distribution agreement with Tongwei (TW Solar), marking a significant milestone in the solar industry in Pakistan. As the largest solar distribution company in the country, Diwan International already boasts an impressive portfolio of renowned brands such as Huawei FusionSolar, Jinko Solar, Longi Solar, Trina Solar, Leoch Battery, Pilot Battery, and Chint Electric. With…
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Welcome to The Azadi Briefing, an RFE/RL newsletter that unpacks the key issues in Afghanistan. I’m Abubakar Siddique, senior correspondent at RFE/RL’s Radio Azadi. Here’s what I’ve been tracking and what I’m keeping an eye on in the days ahead. The Key Issue Plans by the Afghan Taliban to build a hydroelectric dam on a major river in eastern Afghanistan have raised…
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ISLAMABAD, December 22, 2023: In continuation of its strategic collaboration for uplifting the local community, Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has partnered with the Health and Nutrition Development Society (HANDS) for the construction of 84 climate-resilient houses at Umaid Ali Rawtani village of Jhal Magsi district of Balochistan province. The transformative initiative aimed to uplift the community of…
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KARACHI: Imran Maniar, Managing Director, Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has reiterated Company’s commitment towards addressing the complaints and grievances of its customers in a swift manner, even though the utility is faced with an uphill challenge of ensuring sustainable gas supplies in the backdrop of a widening demand and supply gap. He said this while chairing the physical /…
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ISLAMABAD: With system losses touching a record 14.5 per cent, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) on Friday notified about 10pc increase in the sale price of Regasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG) for two Sui gas companies – SSGCL and SNGPL — for the current month with effect from Dec 1 owing to higher international prices, particularly of two…
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Islamabad, December 22, 2023: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), in accordance with the Policy Guidelines of the Federal Government, has determined the Re-gasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG) prices effective December 01, 2023, as under: 2. The RLNG price Notification for the month of December 2023 is readily available at OGRA website www.ogra.org.pk. 3. The increase in RLNG prices is…
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Sluggish economic activities, soaring product prices contribute to reduced demand KARACHI: Pakistan experienced a 13% decline in overall energy imports, reaching $1.42 billion in November 2023, shedding light on subdued demand for petroleum, oil, and gas products. Economic activities remained lacklustre due to sluggish growth, and the recent surge in product prices has hampered purchasing power across various sectors. The…
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