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NTDC Proposes Working Group to Recover Rs 54.4 Billion from Power Sector Entities

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ISLAMABAD: The National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) has proposed forming a working group to tackle its financial difficulties, with Rs 54.403 billion locked in receivables from various power sector entities. In a letter to the Secretary of Power, Dr. Fiaz Ahmad Chaudhry, NTDC Board Chairman highlighted that these long-standing “legacy balances” remain unresolved despite persistent follow-ups. The breakdown of…

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Nepra Approves Rs 0.49 per Unit Relief in October FCA for KE Customers

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KARACHI: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved a relief of Rs 0.492 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) in K-Electric’s Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) for October 2024. This adjustment will be reflected in consumer bills for January 2025. Fuel charge adjustments account for variations in global fuel prices and changes in the energy generation mix. Utilities pass these costs to…

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Oil Prices Surge as Global Markets See Upward Trend

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Global crude oil prices continue to rise, with Brent crude reaching its highest levels in two and a half months. The price of Brent crude has surpassed $77 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) is trading at $74.68 per barrel. According to international media reports, Brent futures recently declined by 28 cents (0.37%), settling at $76.02 per barrel.…

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Government Proposes Revised Power Supply Mechanism for CPEC SEZs

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Power-sector

ISLAMABAD: To bolster sustainable industrial growth, the government plans to revamp the electricity supply framework for Special Economic Zones (SEZs) under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The revised mechanism aims to ensure a reliable power supply, addressing longstanding challenges faced by SEZs. Under the proposal, SEZs will be allowed to sign Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with distribution companies (DISCOs) to…

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Huawei Unveils Top 10 Trends of FusionSolar 2025: Shaping the Future of Renewable Energy

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Huawei Digital Power hosted the Top 10 Trends of FusionSolar Launch 2025 under the theme “Integrated Innovation for an Intelligent Future, Accelerating PV to Become the Main Energy Source.” Steven Zhou, President of Smart PV & ESS Product Line at Huawei Digital Power, introduced the trends and a supporting white paper aimed at advancing the PV and energy storage industry.…

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Nepra Announces Refunds for Power Consumers; Probes Delays in Lahore North Line

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ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved negative Fuel Cost Adjustments (FCA) for January’s bills, offering relief to power consumers of ex-Wapda distribution companies (Discos) and K-Electric (KE). The refunds include a 76-paisa per unit adjustment for Discos’ consumers and a 49-paisa per unit adjustment for KE’s consumers. The adjustments were based on power consumption in November…

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Historic Surge in Electricity Tariffs During PM Shehbaz Sharif’s Tenure

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Your-Bill

Electricity tariffs in Pakistan reached unprecedented levels during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s tenure, with an increase of PKR 25.76 per unit over two and a half years, including a permanent surcharge. According to private TV reports, this marks the highest tariff hike under any Pakistani prime minister. Details reveal a historic PKR 22.53 per unit hike in the base tariff…

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JinkoSolar Files Patent Lawsuit Against Longi Over TOPCon Technology

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JinkoSolar has initiated legal action against Longi, accusing the company of infringing on its proprietary TOPCon solar cell technology. “JinkoSolar has demanded Longi cease infringing on the relevant patents and compensate for economic losses,” a company spokesperson told pv magazine. The lawsuit, filed by JinkoSolar’s subsidiary Shangrao Xinyuan Motion Technology Development, was accepted by the Nanchang Intermediate People’s Court and…

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Germany’s Electric Car Sales Drop 27.4% in 2024 Amid Auto Industry Crisis

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Electric-Car

BERLIN: Sales of new battery-powered vehicles in Germany fell sharply by 27.4% in 2024, highlighting significant challenges for the nation’s auto industry, according to official data released Monday. Germany’s KBA federal transport authority reported that only 380,609 electric vehicles (EVs) were registered out of 2.8 million new vehicles sold, marking a 13.5% market share. Overall vehicle sales in Europe’s largest…

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PPL Asia Secures $6 Million Settlement from Iraq’s Midland Oil Company

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KARACHI: PPL Asia E&P BV, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), has successfully received a $6 million settlement from Iraq’s Midland Oil Company (MdOC), concluding the Exploration, Development, and Production Service Contract (EDPSC) for Block-8 in Iraq. In a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday, PPL stated, “We are pleased to notify that PPL Asia…

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