Provincial Minister for Energy, Planning, and Development Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has revealed plans to provide solar panels to households in rural, hilly, and desert areas lacking electricity access. This initiative aims to address the needs of the most marginalized families, aligning with the manifesto and vision of Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. The Energy Department has initiated practical steps to…
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Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has issued an urgent appeal to the Petroleum Division (PD) for the clearance of its outstanding dues, particularly from the power sector and Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL), crucial for ensuring the continuous supply of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). The request, outlined in a letter dated March 27, 2024, highlights the financial strain…
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended assurances of robust security measures to Chinese engineers working on the Dasu Hydropower Project and across Pakistan. He vowed to ensure exemplary punishment for the perpetrators of the March 26 incident, addressing a gathering of Chinese engineers and workers. The prime minister condemned the cowardly act of terrorism that claimed lives, emphasizing that it aimed…
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India experienced a significant 16.3% decline in hydroelectricity output, marking the sharpest drop in at least 38 years, according to a Reuters analysis of government data. This decline in hydroelectric generation coincided with a slight decrease in the share of renewables in power generation, a departure from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitments to enhance solar and wind capacity. Renewables accounted…
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In a strategic move to boost Pakistan’s renewable energy sector, Sinotec Solar Private Limited is set to establish a massive three-gigawatt (3GW) solar panel manufacturing plant in Karachi, marking a significant step towards localizing solar panel production and reducing import reliance. The project, facilitated by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), also includes plans to support the production of dry…
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Federal Minister for Energy, Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Laghari, chaired a meeting focused on transitioning all power plants from imported coal to local coal sources. This initiative aims to reduce electricity costs and benefit consumers across the nation. During the meeting, Minister Laghari emphasized the importance of shifting power plants to locally sourced coal. He highlighted that this move will…
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The government currently purchases spot LNG from 23 global companies, including Gunvor Singapore Ltd, through tendering and through long-term contracts from Qatar and Oman Highlights: Gunvor Singapore Pvt Ltd will deliver 24 cargoes of LNG in two years 12 cargoes this year, 12 next year, delivery is subject to demand Govt imported 54 LNG cargoes from spot market from Sept…
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Azad Jammu and Kashmir welcomed a delegation from the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) as part of the Green Energy Drive, culminating in agreements for financing two Hydro Power Projects in the region. The Saudi delegation, led by the Fund’s CEO, Sultan bin Abdulrahman Al-Marshid, solidified agreements for the Shounter Hydro Project and the Jagran-4 Hydro Project. The Shounter hydro…
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The federal government of Pakistan has announced a significant increase in petrol prices by Rs9.66 per litre, bringing the new rate to Rs289.41 per litre, effective from April 01, 2024. In contrast, the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) has been reduced by Rs3.32 per litre to Rs282.24. The decision follows earlier speculation reported by Headline PK regarding a potential hike in petroleum…
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