Month: June 2021

In the wake of worsening gas crisis in the country, Sui Southern Gas Company (SSG) on Monday announced to suspend gas supply to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) filling stations across Sindh for an unidentified period from 22nd of June, ARY News reported. According to a spokesperson of Sui Southern Gas Company (SSG), gas supply to CNG stations in Sindh will be suspended for an unidentified period on the directions of the federal government from tomorrow. On the other hand, All Pakistan Petroleum Retailers Association’s office-bearer Sumair Najmal Hussain confirmed that…

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Dulce Ortiz teared up during a virtual press conference as she recalled the family dinners and birthday celebrations she’s missed because of her dedication to the seemingly endless campaign to close the coal-fired power plant in Waukegan, Illinois. The surprise announcement on June 17 that the plant will close in 2022 was bittersweet for Ortiz and other members of the group Clean Power Lake County. It came just after a sweeping state energy bill yet again failed to pass, leaving in doubt “just transition” provisions that Waukegan residents say are…

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In the independent system operator’s territory, wind has generated an average 212,900 MWh, and captured about 26% market share in the generation stack this month. In May, the renewable generated an average 260,600 MWh in SPP, more than 40% of the total market, ISO data shows. As wind speeds ebb, generators across the Midcontinent appear to be opting mostly for coal as a backup fuel. In June, coal power has yielded an average 324,100 MWh, representing about 40% of the ISO’s generation. That’s up from an average 196,200 MWh and…

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The latest report from credit ratings agency Moody’s found that despite ambitions to diversify Gulf economies away from fossil fuels, the results have been ‘limited’ and efforts will be constrained by lower oil prices. The clock is ticking for Gulf economies to end their overreliance on fossil fuels, as more countries around the world pour resources into accelerating their transitions to green energy and a low carbon future. But a report released on Monday from credit ratings agency Moody’s found that despite Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states announcing ambitious plans…

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Federal Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar said on Monday that the Council of Common Interests (CCI) had unanimously approved the National Electricity Policy 2021 to streamline matters related to the power sector. “It is a historic time [for the country] as we have succeeded to formulate a national electricity policy which will have its impact in the next five to ten years when our next generations will get inexpensive and eco-friendly electricity, mainly depending on local fuels,” the minister told a news conference. Flanked by special adviser to the Prime Minister…

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