OGDC, PPL & GHPL sign definitive agreements for reconstituted Reko Diq project

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A consortium of Pakistan’s oil exploration companies, including Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) and Government Holdings (Private) Limited (GHPL), together as State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), have signed definitive agreements for participation in the reconstituted Reko Diq project. OGDCL shared the development in a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday. “Pursuant to the…

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Calgary is Preparing to Host the World Petroleum Congress to Discuss the Global Energy Transition

The Canadian Organizing Committee for the 24th World Petroleum Congress (“OCAN”) is pleased to announce numerous milestones ahead of hosting the Congress in Calgary, Canada from September 17 – 21, 2023. Key milestones include recognition of the initial industry and government sponsors and partners which will underpin the success of the Congress, selection of keynote speakers for the Strategic Programme…

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OGDCL-Fatimid lay foundation of thalassemia center in D.I. Khan

ISLAMABAD, December 16, 2022: While continuing with its mission to ensure health facilities to the local communities, the Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), in collaboration with the Fatimid Foundation, has laid the foundation of a thalassemia center in Dera Ismail Khan.The OGDCL CSR department is striving to improve the livelihood of the communities through welfare initiatives in various…

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Prepared during IK’s govt: Beijing Urges Islamabad to Review ‘IPPs report’

The Chinese government has reportedly urged Islamabad to review IPPs committee report prepared during Imran Khan’s tenure as they have come under much criticism, well-informed sources told Business Recorder. Beijing’s concerns were recently conveyed by the Chinese ambassador to Pakistan, Nong Rong at a recent meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. According to IPPs report prepared by Muhammad Ali Committee,…

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Consignments stuck at ports: MoC to hold talks with SBP

Commerce Ministry has decided to hold a detailed meeting with State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to sort issues related to release of import consignments stuck at ports, as importers are bearing heavy demurrages, and foreign exchange is being pocketed by foreign shipping lines. Briefing Senate Standing Committee on Commerce on Wednesday, Commerce Ministry shared the following reasons for containers stuck…

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Digital Municipal Energy Management System’ Project Launched In UET

The project on “Digital Municipal Energy Management System” has been launched in collaboration with the Center for Intelligent System Network Research (CISNR) University of Engineering Technology (UET) Peshawar, GIZ Pakistan, ADLG Association of Development of Local Government, political partner and eight public energy distribution companies. The project is funded by GIZ Pakistan at the cost of Euro 4 million, said a press release issued here on Wednesday. The project has three main…

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German Envoy Suggests Production of ‘Green Hydrogen’

Ambassador of Federal Republic of Germany Alfred Grannas, while referring to the energy crises being faced by Pakistan, has stated that Pakistan can become the “next Saudi Arabia” not in terms of oil but in terms of ‘green energy’ as the country has huge potential for producing substantial quantities of ‘green hydrogen’ which can even be exported to Germany. “We…

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OGRA To Hold Gas-safety Awareness Walk In Murree On Dec 17

Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) would hold a walk in Murree on Saturday (December 17) to create awareness among public about safe usage of natural gas and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders especially during the peak winter season to avoid untoward incidents. The awareness-walk would be organized at GPO Mall Road, Murree at 11:30 a.m. People from all walks of life including representatives of OGRA license-holders and other departments concerned have been invited…

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HSBC bank says to stop funding new oil and gas fields

Banking giant HSBC on Wednesday said it would end financing for new oil and gas fields, a decision welcomed by environmentalists who nevertheless urged greater action from banks and government. In an annual update of its climate transition plans, the London-headquartered bank said it “will no longer provide new lending or capital markets finance for the specific purpose of projects…

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