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Energy Update, a magazine launched in May 2006 to cater to the burgeoning energy sector of Pakistan. This is the only trade magazine on Energy in our country, and our aim is to become a 'voice of the energy industry.

When Energy Update started out on its journey to become a publication dedicated to the energy sector in Pakistan, it set before itself the high aim of becoming the voice of the energy industry.The magazine focusing on the developments in the global energy sector, with particular interest to Pakistan, and will also be covering developments in the alternate energy, especially CNG/ NGV, of which Pakistan is the largest consumer in the world.

PPL Makes Another Discovery in Sindh

KARACHI, December 6, 2018: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) the Operator of the Block 2467-16 (Shah Bandar) EL with 63% working interest (WI) along with its Joint Venture Partners Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MPCL) with 32% WI, while Sindh Energy Holding Company Limited (SEHCL) and Government Holdings Private Limited (GHPL)

Pakistan Should Pursue Clean Energy Instead Of Relying On Coal, Report Suggests

Cash-strapped Pakistan should pursue clean energy instead of relying on coal, nuclear and hydroelectric power, according to a report released on Wednesday urging the country's policymakers to rethink plans for building more coal-fired plants.

Energy Security Becoming Crucial For National Security: CJCSC

KARACHI, Dec 03: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Zubair Mahmood Hayat NI(M) said the energy security is becoming a crucial part of the national security, which is paramount for a nation state.

PPL Operated Joint Venture Discovers Gas & Condensate in Sindh

KARACHI, December 5, 2018: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) the Operator of the Block 2568-18 (Gambat South) EL with 65% working interest (WI) along with its Joint Venture Partners Government Holdings Private Limited and Asia Resources Oil Limited (AROL)

Scoping Meeting of North South Gas Pipeline

Sindh Govt to ensure upcoming energy projects in the province should not damage environment’ Karachi, December 04: The Sindh Government has been actively working to ensure that whatsoever development project is carried out in the province for energy security of the country including the upcoming North South Gas Pipeline should not damage the environment.

Qatar to Quit OPEC in January 2019: Energy Minister

Qatar is to leave Opec next month in order for the Gulf state to focus on gas production, the country's new Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi announced in a surprise move on Monday. Qatar has been a member of Opec since 1961, and the decision to pull out comes at a turbulent time in Gulf politics, with Doha under a boycott by former neighbouring allies including Saudi Arabia for 18 months.

Karachi to host three Day 17th World Wind Energy Conference from 28th November 2018

Karachi, November 26: Karachi is all set to host the 17th World Wind Energy Conference-2018 (WWEC) as the city is going to welcome most distinguished names from all over the world who promote the cause of consuming renewable energy resources for upkeep of the entire green planet and its people.

Rs53bn Bailout Packages for PIA, Power Companies Approved

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Asad Umar chairs a meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee on Monday.—INP ISLAMABAD: The government on Monday approved Rs53 billion bailout packages for the bleeding national airline and power companies to avoid a halt to their operations.

Gas Bills On Old Tariff, No Word On Subsidy: SNGPL

LAHORE: Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Ltd (SNGPL) says that the decision to provide gas to the zero-rated sectors – textile, carpets, leather, sports and surgical – is subject to provision of subsidy in line with the billing and financial support mechanism clearly explained in the finance ministry’s letter.

ECC Takes Up Gas Load Management Plan Today

ISLAMABAD: The government has called a meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet on Monday to take up gas load management plan for the winter as complaints of low gas pressure and supply shortages have started to pour in.

Sindh Engro Seeks Reduction in Returns on Energy Projects

THAR: Ahead of energisation of the first Thar coal-based 660MW power project, the Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company (SECMC) — a public-private enterprise .

Refineries Told To Reduce Harmful Fuel Additive

ISLAMABAD: The government stood firm on Tuesday to enforce the manganese phase-out plan and ordered refineries to reduce its content to 24 milligram per litre of petrol within two days as the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) disowned its member seeking an extension.

IRENA Signs Partnership with Southeast Asian Countries as Region Looks to Scale-Up Renewable Energy

New partnership highlighted in the ASEAN Energy Ministers’ Joint Statement, including plan for immediate action Singapore, 30 October 2018 —

Smart Metering Program Revived

ISLAMABAD: The government has revived the ADB-sponsored Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) programme that was earlier rejected by former power minister in PML-N government over ‘technical shortcomings’.

OGRA, Oil Industry Seek Delay of Manganese Phase-Out Plan

ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) and the oil industry have sought postponement of the manganese phase-out plan for local refineries for at least six months to allow the completion of an independent study.

Design for 765kV High Voltage Transmission Line Likely by Year-End

LAHORE: Detailed design for laying the country’s first 765kV high-voltage transmission line is expected to be completed by the end of December, paving the way for a bidding process ahead of launching of civil works on the project before June next year.

More Fire Engines to Be Given to KMC Soon to Enhance its firefighting capabilities: Saeed Ghani

Karachi, October 27: Sindh Local Government Minister Saeed Ghani has said that more fire tenders will be given to the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation very soon in order to enhance its capabilities to do firefighting operations in the city. Sindh Local Govt minister stated this as he met in his office a delegation of National Forum for Environment and Health (NFEH).

Govt Assures Local Producers of Regulating LPG Imports

ISLAMABAD: Petroleum Division (PD) on Friday assured domestic stakeholders of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) — refineries, marketing and petroleum exploration companies and dealers — to take steps for providing level playing field to both local and imported LPG.

IMC’S Initiates ‘1 Million Tree Plantation’ Drive

KARACHI – 25th October, 2018: In line with the government’s ‘Clean and Green Pakistan’ programme, Indus Motor Company (IMC) has launched the ‘1 Million Tree Plantation’ - a drive aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of the company. It was initiated as part of IMC’s commitment to the protection of the environment and of the community in which it operates.

Malik Denies Influence Buying in Attempted KE Sale

Navaid H. Malik, a well-known businessman, has strongly denied the allegations made against him in the Wall Street Journal and subsequently published in the daily Dawn of October 18, 2018 under the caption: “Abraaj founder sought to buy influence with Sharifs, says WSJ”.