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OGDCL Commissions Jhal Magsi Gas Project in Balochistan, Begins Supplying to SSGC Network

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Gas-OGDCL

ISLAMABAD: Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Pakistan’s largest exploration and production (E&P) firm, has successfully commissioned its Jhal Magsi Development Project in Balochistan, marking a significant step towards strengthening the country’s energy security. The project is now delivering gas to the Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) network. In a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday, OGDCL announced that the project is producing 14 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD) of pipeline-quality gas and 45 barrels per day (bpd) of condensate. The gas has…

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Chinese CPEC IPPs Urge Govt to Clear Rs475bn Dues Ahead of PM’s Visit to Beijing

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cpec

ISLAMABAD: With Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s upcoming visit to China fast approaching, Chinese Independent Power Producers (IPPs) under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) have intensified calls on the government to clear their mounting receivables, which have now reached around Rs475 billion, well-placed sources confirmed to Business Recorder. CEOs of Chinese CPEC IPPs have written multiple letters to senior government officials, also marking copies to the Chinese Ambassador in Islamabad, who is actively engaging with Pakistani authorities to finalize the agenda of the Prime Minister’s meetings with Chinese leadership. In a…

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Pakistan Plays Its Trump Card in Global Minerals Race

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Reko-Diq

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is positioning itself as a key player in the global minerals race, eyeing lucrative deals with major powers including the United States and China. With mineral reserves estimated at $8 trillion, Islamabad is seeking strategic partnerships to unlock its vast potential in copper, gold, rare earths and other resources. The US administration has shown growing interest in Pakistan’s minerals sector, aligning with Washington’s recent push to secure rare earths worldwide. A minerals conference hosted in Islamabad earlier this year drew interest from global investors, with both Beijing and…

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Sindh Allots Land for First B2B Hybrid Power Project in Jhimpir

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Hybrid-Power

KARACHI: The Sindh government has allocated 300 acres in Jhimpir to Moro Power Company (MPC) for setting up a 100-megawatt wind-solar hybrid project, the province’s first business-to-business (B2B) electricity venture under the Sindh Electric Power Regulatory Authority (SEPRA). The project will allow MPC to supply renewable power directly to industries in Nooriabad through the Sindh Transmission and Despatch Company (STDC), ensuring reliable and cost-effective electricity for industrial growth. Sindh Energy Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah said the province was determined to harness Jhimpir’s wind corridor, which holds the potential to…

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Solar Pakistan 2025 Concludes on a High Note — Unlocking New Avenues for Renewable Energy and Industrial Collaboration

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New-Solar

KARACHI: The three-day Solar Pakistan 2025 exhibition successfully concluded at the Karachi Expo Centre, marking a significant milestone in Pakistan’s transition towards renewable energy. The event showcased cutting-edge, industrial-scale solar technologies, many of which were introduced in Pakistan for the first time. Serving as a dynamic platform for business growth, investment, and industrial cooperation, the exhibition resulted in multiple partnerships and agreements. Addressing the closing ceremony as Chief Guest, Sindh Energy Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah said:“Events like Solar Pakistan are vital for highlighting the real potential of renewable energy…

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