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Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Maliki called on Federal Minister for Energy Muhammad Azhar on Tuesday. During the meeting, the minister also highlighted expeditious steps taken by incumbent government in energy infrastructure development across the country, said a press release issued. The minister apprised the ambassador of government’s initiatives in energy sector focusing on induction of renewable energy policy to harness local resources for power generation. He further added that the government gives top priority to exploration and production activities in oil and gas sector which…

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Sui Northern Gas organized an e-Kachehri at its Head Office. Managing Director SNGPL Ali J. Hamdani listened to complaints of customers and directed relevant officials for immediate resolution of complaints. Senior Management of the Company along with Regional Managers attended E-Kachehri through video conference. Consumers belonging to different areas of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa lodged complaints related to gas connection, billing and gas pressers. MD SNGPL Ali J. Hamdani issued directives to the relevant regional managers and assured customers of quick resolution of their issues. It is pertinent to mention…

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Norway ambassador to Pakistan has lodged a complaint with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding purported discrimination against a Norwegian company which intends to set up a solar power plant. The Ambassador has forwarded a letter of Norwegian Scatec ASA Country Manager Ijaz Anwar to the Prime Minister, highlighting difficulties being faced by the company in the operationalization of MoU on financial closure with Nizam Energy. According to a letter of Additional Secretary Europe, the MoU was signed in February 2021, after hectic efforts, spreading over many years. As per…

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The federal government has altered gas management plan to increase gas supply to power sector by 71 per cent to 325 MMCFD from 190 MMCFD, suspension of gas supply to general industry in Punjab and KP per day on rotational basis and restoration of 75 MMCFD gas to Captive Power Plants (CPPs) for the Punjab-based export-oriented industry from December 29, 2021 (today). The decision was taken on December 28, 2021, at a meeting between Advisor to Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment, Abdul Razak Dawood and Secretary Petroleum Ali Raza…

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The government is set to split large power distribution companies (DISCOs) to ensure efficiency in their operations, which will help slash financial losses and power theft. Members of the cabinet raised the issue in a meeting held last week while considering the appointment of the head of Multan Electric Power Company (Mepco). During discussion, they underlined the need for splitting Mepco as its area of operations was too large, causing difficulties in addressing the problems faced by residents of the southern most districts of Punjab. Energy Minister Hammad Azhar was…

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