KARACHI: The government has announced a slight reduction in the prices of petroleum products, effective from September 1, 2024, ARY News reported on Saturday. The price of petrol has been reduced by Rs 1.86 per litre, bringing the new price to Rs 259.10, while the High-speed diesel will see a reduction of Rs 3.32 per litre, now costing Rs 262.75.…
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Here’s How to Protect Solar Panels from Rain
Solar panels have become an increasingly popular choice for both homeowners and businesses looking for renewable energy solutions. However, these panels can be vulnerable to damage, particularly during rainy weather. Without proper care, rain can reduce the efficiency of solar panels and even lead to costly repairs. This article will explore effective ways to protect your solar panels during rainy…
Read MoreBilawal kicks off 200,000 Solar Home Systems distribution drive to benefit deprived families in Sindh
Chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has kicked off the drive to distribute 200,000 Solar Home Systems to disadvantaged families in two districts of Sindh under the World Bank-assisted Sindh Solar Energy Project.A ceremony was held at the Chief Minister House in Karachi to mark the launching of the much-awaited distribution of SHS to the deprived households in…
Read MoreClarification on Diesel Upliftment and Import Situation by OGRA
Islamabad : The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has taken note of reports circulating in various newspapers regarding a slowdown in diesel upliftment due to imports allowed to Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs). In response, OGRA wishes to clarify the situation and provide the necessary context for the current developments. Pakistan’s reliance on imported petroleum products requires meticulous planning, often…
Read MoreOGDCL Announces Significant Gas Condensate Discovery at Baloch-2 Well in Sanghar, Sindh
ISLAMABAD, August 30, 2024: Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) on Friday announced a significant gas condensate discovery at the Baloch-2 well, in the exploratory zone of the Sembar Formation located in the Sanghar district of Sindh. This discovery marks the first milestone in Sinjhoro Block from Sembar Formation in the Baloch Development and Production Lease (D&PL) area, under…
Read MoreOGDCL Hosts Seminar on ‘Awareness and Prevention from Corruption’
ISLAMABAD, August 29, 2024: Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) on Thursday hosted a seminar titled “Awareness and Prevention from Corruption” organized by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in collaboration with the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) at the OGDCL Head Office in Islamabad to combat corruption through increased awareness and the implementation of transparent practices.While speaking at the…
Read MoreFederal Govt constitutes committee to convert three CPEC’s IPPs using imported fuel to Thar coal
The federal government has constituted a four-member committee to devise a strategy for the conversion of three power plants in the country set up under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor regime from imported coal to indigenously extracted Thar coal.The notification announcing the constitution of the committee for conversion of the three independent power producers from imported coal to Thar coal has…
Read MoreRelief in sight as Nepra to revisit 20 critical tariff decisions
ISLAMABAD: In a development that may herald some financial relief for power consumers, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has been directed to re-evaluate its previous decisions related to fuel price adjustments (FPA) and quarterly tariff adjustments (QTA). The directive, issued by a tribunal and the Islamabad High Court, pertains to 20 decisions taken by the Nepra since March…
Read MoreFinal notice to Pakistan: Iran to move arbitration court next month on IP gas pipeline
ISLAMABAD: In a shocking development, Iran has served its last notice on Pakistan informing that Tehran is left with no option but to move the Paris Arbitration Court in September 2024 against Pakistan for not constructing the pipeline under the IP gas project during the extended 180-day deadline, senior official sources told The News. The project has been facing a…
Read MoreSolar Power Conclave and Technology Awards to be Held on August 28th in Lahore
Lahore, August 24, 2024 – The highly anticipated Solar Power Conclave and Technology Excellence Awards 2024, set for August 28, 2024, in Lahore, will bring together key figures from Pakistan’s renewable energy sector. Organized by Energy Update, this event will unite industry experts, policymakers, and innovators to discuss the future of solar energy in Pakistan and to honor the outstanding…
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