He said 100 feeders have been selected in this regard with the investment estimate of Rs170 million. He was addressing members of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He said that there are many rumours regarding solar net metering, in which it is being said that the rate of net metering is being reduced but the rate is not…
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Pakistan’s solar planning too rigid and high-cost
The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) has published analysis warning against specifics of Pakistan’s plans to incentivise gigawatts of solar project development across the country. IEEFA’s commentary, prompted by a recent public hearing concerning one 600 MW solar plant in Muzaffargarh, criticizes the 25-year PPA at a dollar-indexed tariff, calling it reminiscent of Pakistan’s excessively expensive 1990s…
Read MoreOne Of The World’s Hottest Oil Plays Prepares For New Auction
Guyana, one of the world’s hottest frontier oil plays, is expected to have its new oil production sharing agreement (PSA) model ready in time for its auction that runs through mid-April, according to Guyana’s VP. The oil and gas industry has been eagerly waiting for Guyana to draft new contract terms that have been a long time in coming after…
Read MoreAlberta Is Fighting To Send Its Oil Abroad
Despite efforts from Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to move away from oil sands – long hailed as the – Alberta, the country’s largest oil-producing region, is pushing to open new energy corridors with the U.S. to export its fossil fuels. As the global demand for oil and gas continues, and countries look closer to home to secure their energy needs,…
Read MoreAbsolutely Not We are not Consulted for Mini Budget President FPCCI
Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, President FPCCI, has criticized the government for the total lack of consultation in the mini budget with the business, industry and trade community – the real stakeholders of the economy & taxation system; and, the real engines of economic growth, employment creation and revenue generation. Had we been consulted, we could have helped the government with a…
Read MoreMini Budget 2023
Pakistan is set to announce a mini budget to generate about Rs200 billion additional revenue to meet IMF Conditionalities. The mini budget will be placed before and approved by parliament ahead of IMF final talks on 16.02.2023.The government is taking harsh taxation measures on the demand of the IMF to general more revenue for lower the fiscal deficit.Sources in FBR…
Read MorePetrol, diesel prices may surge by over Rs32/litre
ISLAMABAD: Prices of petroleum, oil and lubricants could surge by over Rs32/liter from tomorrow (February 16) mainly on account of the US dollar exchange rate that now stands at Rs271.82. Though free on board Platt prices have fallen considerably as compared to last fortnight’s pricing. Petroleum, oil and lubricants prices were closed at US dollar/Rs236.40 which stands at at 271.82…
Read MorePetrol may jump by Rs20/litre in next review
This increase in petrol price was based on the calculations of international price of petrol ie free on board (FOB) basis. Price of petrol might jump if the exchange rate was adjusted in the next review, sources in the oil sector added.
Read MoreGovt cuts LNG prices up to 4.3pc for Feb 2023
Amid soft global wholesale gas prices, Pakistan’s Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has cut the average sale price of Re-gasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG) by up to 4.3 percent for February 2023. The RLNG price for the Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited (SNGPL) consumers was reduced by 4.3 percent or $0.614/mmBtu, while for Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) clients,…
Read MoreDirector General , International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Visit to Pakistan
Mr. Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will visit Pakistan from 15 – 16 February 2023. During his two-day visit, DG IAEA will hold high level meetings and undertake visits to different institutions employing nuclear technology in the fields of health, agriculture, industry and power generation . The visit will provide an opportunity to Pakistan and…
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