Day: December 6, 2020

The U.S. Senate Just Gave Nuclear Power A Major Boost

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The US Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) has approved a bipartisan bill that, among other provisions, advances the federal initiative to establish a US national strategic uranium reserve. Under the American Nuclear Infrastructure Act (ANIA), the US Department of Energy will be restricted to only buy uranium recovered from facilities licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission or equivalent agreement state agencies as of the date of enactment. Uranium from companies owned, controlled, or subject to jurisdictions in Russia or China are excluded from participating in the program.…

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SNGPL reduces UFG losses by 1.60pc

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LAHORE   –  In a major development, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has announced significant reduction in UFG and volumetric losses of the company. The company has declared 1.60% and 1,576 MMCF reduction in UFG losses and volumetric losses against targets of 1.25% and 1,425 MMCF respectively. The company spokesperson said that this translates into financial savings of Rs. 755 million. It is pertinent to mention that SNGPL has initiated dedicated efforts for gas theft control; rectification of gas leakages; and resolution of measurement errors. In addition to it, special…

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Islamabad Electric Supply Company Notifies Power Suspension Programme

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ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 5th Dec, 2020 ):Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) on Saturday notified a power suspension programme for Sunday in various areas of the region due to necessary maintenance and routine development work. According to IESCO Spokesman, the power supply of different feeders and grid stations would remain suspended for the period from 09:00 AM To 02:00 PM, Kahuta City 1,2, KRL, Hanif Shaheed, Lehtarar Road, H-8, Service Road, Fazaia, Sadiqabad, Noor Mohammad, Faizabad, Shamsabad, Kohar, Fatehpur, Military College, Mandi Bhalwal, Shukrila, Islampura,…

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IPPs irked at ‘non-seriousness’ on part of Power Division

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ISLAMABAD: As many as 53 independent power producers (IPPs) that signed MoUs with the government providing estimated relief of Rs836 billion in their remaining period of PPAs, have got irritated on the non-seriousness on part of the Power Division in finalising payment mechanism for offloading dues of Rs462 billion and implementation of their recommendations mentioned in MoUs. The IPPs also conveyed to the government that they will not provide the relief of over Rs135 billion, which is due in the head of late payment surcharge saying waiving off the amount…

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Not Too Late — Yet

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ANALYSTS often highlight the need for capable leadership in Pakistan’s energy ministry. Those at the helm of decision-making have persistently succeeded only in strengthening that view. The unceremonious and abrupt reshuffling of the Power Division recently indicated how the federal government was struggling to get a handle on the sector’s state of affairs. Now there’s a new special assistant to the prime minister and a federal secretary. This analyst spoke with SAPM Tabish Gauhar to learn about his vision and priorities, which have yet to get a formal nod from…

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