Day: January 23, 2022

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has declared 720MW Karot Power Project among the top performers.https://www.facebook.com/v2.9/plugins/quote.php?app_id=106170627023&channel=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticxx.facebook.com%2Fx%2Fconnect%2Fxd_arbiter%2F%3Fversion%3D46%23cb%3Df30cf9b6e8dbe2%26domain%3Dnation.com.pk%26is_canvas%3Dfalse%26origin%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fnation.com.pk%252Ff3cb4fc3ead7148%26relation%3Dparent.parent&container_width=779&href=https%3A%2F%2Fnation.com.pk%2F22-Jan-2022%2Fkarot-power-project-declared-among-top-performers-by-nepra&locale=en_US&sdk=joey This was announced at the NEPRA CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Awards Ceremony held in Islamabad. The ceremony was held under NEPRA’s ‘Power with Prosperity’ initiative to highlight and appreciate the achievements of Pakistan’s major power producers and their community development initiatives. The Karot Power Company Limited, a subsidiary of China Three Gorges South Asian Investment Limited, was awarded the NEPRA CSR STALWART Award due to its unwavering commitment to community development. The award…

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Petrol prices have been increased again to cross the mark of Rs 147 per litre, while diesel remains cheaper by a few rupees. International prices have increased as well. In the light of general inflation, the price increase has not been well taken by the people at large. Contrary to the popular discourse, POL and products’ prices are still cheaper in Pakistan as compared to those in the region (even the US probably. Petroleum prices in India are more than 60 percent higher. Piped gas for residential sector is 78…

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The cost of generating electricity jumped 72.4%, going up to Rs8.24 kWh in December 2021 compared to Rs4.78 kWh during December 2020. The increase comes mainly due to rise in furnace oil (FO), and Regasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG) cost of generation, according to a note by brokerage house Arif Habib Limited. Interestingly, the generation mix reveals coal, hydel and wind-based generation decreased by 8% YoY, 1% and 4% YoY, respectively with FO and nuclear sources of power stepping up to cover the void with a yearly increase of 20.1%…

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Federal Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar stated that the price of gas in our country has not increased since 2019, during a press conference in Lahore. The Federal Minister for Energy said that, “The gas reserves are falling by 9%. Gas prices rose up to 5% in the world market. The price of gas in our country has not increased since 2019,” adding that, “People were concerned about the fuel adjustment charges. Electricity and gas issues have been under review.” While talking about the development projects in Lahore the Federal…

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