Pakistan was massively short of energy as there were 18 hours of blackouts across the country back in 2014. China has come to our support to overcome the energy crisis by adding clean and green energy to the national grid,” a Pakistani minister said. ISLAMABAD, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) — Pakistan’s Minister for Power Khurram Dastgir Khan said on Thursday that power projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) helped Pakistan in alleviating severe energy shortages while promoting renewable energy goals. “Pakistan was massively short of energy as there were…
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FEDERAL GOVT OKAYS NAMES FOR MDS OF OGDCL, PPL
The federal government has finalized names for appointment of managing directors in Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDCL) and Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), ARY NEWS reported. According to sources privy to the matter, it has been decided to appoint Zahid Mir as MD OGDCL while Imran Abbasi will be posted as MD PPL. “The federal cabinet has approved both the appointments through a circulation summary,” they said. In July 2018, Managing Director (MD) Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) Zahid Mir tendered resignation from the post over ongoing National Accountability…
Read MoreGlobal LNG: Asia Spot Prices Near Record Highs as Buyers Focus on Winter Supply
Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices climbed to near record levels this week as Asian buyers sought to secure supply ahead of winter, narrowing the price spread with Europe where Russian gas flows remain curtailed. The average LNG price for September delivery into north-east Asia was estimated at $48 per million British thermal units (mmBtu), up $3, or 6.7%, from the previous week, industry sources said. The average price for October delivery was estimated at $51/mmBtu, exceeding Reuters estimated record levels seen in December at slightly over $48/mmBtu. “Prices…
Read MoreOil Slides to Seven-Month Lows on Recession Fears
Brent crude futures were down $4.12, or 4.4 percent, at $88.71 a barrel by 12:43 p.m. EDT (1543 GMT), touching their lowest since February 3 and falling below $90 a barrel for the first since February 8. US West Texas Intermediate crude fell by $4.29, or 4.9 percent, to $82.46, reaching its lowest since January 24 as recession fears moved back into the spotlight. Oil prices briefly climbed on Wednesday as Russia´s President Vladimir Putin said his country would stop delivering oil and gas supplies to countries that introduce price…
Read MoreGeopolitics of Energy Transition: A Winding Road of Renewable Energy in Asia
Conceptually, energy transition transforms energy sources from fossil fuel-based to clean energy that does not produce carbon emissions. Fossil energy has been used for a long time and has created significant greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. One clean energy source in the world is renewable energy, which is more sustainable than fossil fuels. Renewable energy is more efficient and effective than fossil energy. In line with global ambitions, countries in the world work together to overcome the problem of climate change and towards net zero emission for all sectors, including energy.…
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