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WWEA Small Wind Sets Global Priorities, Confirms Frits Ogg and Mike Bergey as Section Chairs

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New-WWEA

Bonn, 2025 – The World Wind Energy Association (WWEA) Small Wind Section convened last week to assess the global status of small wind turbines—defined as wind systems up to 100 kW—and to chart a course forward for the sector. Despite being a technically and economically viable solution for decentralized electricity generation, small wind continues to face major hurdles worldwide. Typical users include farmers and small businesses who consume the power themselves. However, the sector is hindered by low public awareness, limited government support, and complex bureaucratic processes. In response, WWEA…

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Conference on Sindh’s Energy Diversity

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Sindh’s Energy Riches Torpedoed by Policy Paralysis: Experts Demand Urgent Federal Action The Sindh Energy Diversity Conference, jointly organised by the Sindh Energy Department and Energy Update magazine, emerged as a compelling platform that strongly criticised the federal government’s policies for obstructing the full utilisation of Sindh’s immense energy resources—particularly in renewables—and called for urgent structural reforms to transform Pakistan’s energy landscape. Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, addressing the event as chief guest, delivered a powerful critique of the prevailing federal framework, which he said continuously hinders the…

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Fuel prices expected to rise for next 15 days

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Petroleum prices

At the time of reporting, the proposed hike includes a Rs6.60 per litre increase in petrol and a Rs5.27 per litre rise in high-speed diesel (HSD). Conversely, the prices of kerosene and light diesel may see reductions of Rs3.74 and Rs2.23 per litre, respectively. The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has completed its work based on the latest global market trends, and a final summary will be submitted to the government by tomorrow. The oil industry has already shared its calculations with the regulator. Sources confirmed that the final…

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Oil steadies near three-week high on signs of tighter supply

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Oil falls

LONDON: Oil prices steadied on Monday, holding close to their highest level in three weeks, as investors eyed further U.S. sanctions on Russia that may affect global supplies, while tariff uncertainty weighed. Brent crude futures rose 16 cents, or 0.2%, to $70.52 a barrel by 1326 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures climbed 12 cents, also 0.2%, to $68.57. Higher crude imports by China and expectations around U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement on Russia are supporting prices, UBS analyst Giovanni Staunovo said. “There is still a perceived tightness…

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Centre’s policies stalling Sindh’s energy sector growth: Sharjeel

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Sharjeel-Memon

olds vast untapped resources capable of pulling Pakistan out of its persistent energy crisis, but federal government policies are stalling the province’s energy sector growth. Speaking to the media, Memon emphasised that respecting provincial autonomy and giving Sindh authority proportionate to its resources could spark an energy revolution. He pointed out that over the past six years, 30 million tonnes of coal from Thar had been supplied to IPPs, generating 31 gigawatts of electricity, lighting up over 3 million homes. “Thar coal can fulfil Pakistan’s power needs for decades,” said…

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