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PSO Approves gas Agreement with Azerbaijan’s SOCAR

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SOCAR-PSO

KARACHI: The Management Board of Pakistan State Oil Company Limited (PSO), a leading state-owned oil marketing company, has approved the execution of a Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with the State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOCAR). As per a notice issued to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), PSO received the signed agreement from SOCAR on December 24. The execution of the SPA will proceed shortly. Earlier, on November 8, PSO had assured stakeholders of providing updates once the agreement was finalized. This development follows a series of…

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PTT Oil and Retail Business Charts Path to Global Leadership with Sustainability at the Core

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PTT-Oil

PTT Oil and Retail Business Charts Path to Global Leadership with Sustainability at the Core December 27, 2024 BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 December 2024 – PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Company Limited (OR) is driving international growth and sustainable innovation, leveraging its diverse portfolio to navigate volatile global markets. Amid geopolitical uncertainties and fluctuating oil prices, OR has posted robust financial results and unveiled a strategic roadmap aimed at transforming its business for a sustainable and inclusive future. For the first nine months of 2024,…

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Bharat Petroleum Plans $11 Billion Refinery in Andhra Pradesh

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NEW DELHI: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has announced plans to invest approximately $11 billion in a state-of-the-art refinery and petrochemical complex in Andhra Pradesh, aiming to address surging fuel demand in India, the world’s fastest-growing major economy. “This is a significant opportunity for the refining sector as India’s primary energy demand is projected to grow three to four times with the expansion of its economy,” BPCL Chairman G. Krishnakumar stated in an interview with Reuters. The facility will feature a 35% petrochemical intensity and is expected to cost between…

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OGDCL Revives and Enhances Oil Production from Pasakhi-5 Well in Hyderabad, Sindh

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crude oil

ISLAMABAD, December 26, 2024: Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Pakistan’s largest exploration and production company, has successfully revived and enhanced oil production from the Pasakhi-5 well, located in Hyderabad district of Sindh. The well is part of the Pasakhi Development & Production Lease (D&PL), with OGDCL holding a 100% working interest.As part of a strategic optimization initiative, OGDCL deployed a rig to install an artificial lift system (ESP) at the well to enhance oil production. Previously, the well was producing 480 barrels of oil per day (BPD) on…

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Democracy thrives on dialogue: if dialogue can be initiated with an enemy country, why not with the perpetrators of May 9, says Murad Shah

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infrastructure

KARACHI (Dec 25): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah stated that democracy thrives on dialogue, if we can engage in dialogue with an enemy country, then we should also engage with those involved in the May 9 incident, as we see them as Pakistani citizens. “It is important to address those who have been misled and help them change their perspectives.” He said this on Wednesday while talking to the media at Mazar-e-Quaid, where he was joined by his cabinet members to pay tribute to Pakistan’s founder, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad…

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Growatt Earns Top Brand PV Awards Across 15 Global Markets in 2024

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Growatt, a global leader in solar energy solutions, has once again solidified its position as a reliable and reputable brand in the renewable energy sector by winning the prestigious Top Brand PV Awards 2024 from EUPD Research. The company received this esteemed recognition in 15 markets, including South Africa, Africa, Nigeria, Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Italy, UK, India, Pakistan, Poland, Netherlands, Australia, USA, and Southeast Asia. This achievement highlights the company’s dedication to delivering reliable and innovative energy solutions worldwide. EUPD Research, a renowned market research and consultancy organization specializing in…

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Gold prices see major decline in Pakistan

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The price of 24-karat per tola gold decreased by Rs800 and was sold at Rs272,600 on Tuesday against its sale at Rs273,400 the previous day. The price of 10-gram 24-karat gold also decreased by Rs685 to Rs233,711 from Rs234,396 whereas that of 10-gram 22-karat gold declined to Rs214,235 from Rs214,863, the All Sindh Sarafa Jewellers Association reported. The prices of per tola and 10-gram silver remained constant at Rs3,350 and Rs 2,872.08 respectively. The gold price in the international market decreased by $8 to $2,614 from $2,622, the association added.

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China Breaks Ground on World’s Largest Compressed Air Energy Storage Project

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Energy-Storage

China’s Huaneng Group has commenced construction on the second phase of the Jintan Salt Cavern Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) project in Changzhou, Jiangsu province, setting a new benchmark in the global energy storage industry. Once completed, it will become the world’s largest CAES facility, boasting record-breaking advancements in power output and efficiency. The second phase will include two 350 MW non-fuel supplementary CAES units with a combined storage volume of 1.2 million cubic meters. This design achieves the largest single-unit power generation capacity and total storage capacity globally, with…

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KUFPEC Sells $60M Assets to PEL, Exits Pakistan’s Energy Sector

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Gas-Sale

ISLAMABAD: Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company (KUFPEC) has officially exited Pakistan’s oil and gas sector by selling its key assets, valued at approximately $60 million, to Pakistan Exploration (Private) Limited (PEL). This marks the conclusion of KUFPEC’s operations in the country amidst growing challenges in the energy sector. A senior official from the Ministry of Energy revealed that mounting circular debt, now at Rs2,700 billion, has significantly deterred foreign Exploration and Production (E&P) companies. Of this amount, Rs1,500 billion, including $600 million owed to local and foreign E&P firms, remains…

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Power Division Launches Inquiry into NTDC Over PSDP Scheme Deletion

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Power-Division

ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has initiated a fact-finding inquiry against the National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) for the removal of development schemes, including the Electricity Distribution Efficiency Improvement Project (EDEIP), from the Public Sector Development Program (PSDP). This deletion has stalled consultant salaries and delayed new consultancy contracts since the start of the financial year, sources revealed. Special Secretary Power Division, Arshad Majeed Mohmand, has been appointed as the inquiry officer under a directive issued on November 13, 2024. He issued multiple warnings to NTDC Managing Director Waseem Younas…

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