A new World Bank study based on current projections says Pakistan needs to carry out competitive bidding for more than 11 gigawatts (GW) of solar and wind power capacity between now and 2028 to ensure that future procurement of variable renewable energy is carried out strategically, transparently, and at least-cost. Unfortunately, competitive bidding for new power capacity in Pakistan has yet to be implemented, delaying the expected benefits to consumers in terms of lower generation costs and the much-needed transition to a more secure, sustainable and affordable electricity sector, the…
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Oil Is Here To Stay, But We Can Reduce Its Emissions
Low-carbon oil seems pivotal to the future of fossil fuel production as it becomes clear that the world is still highly dependent on crude. Working to fill the gap left by Russia, countries and oil firms around the world are increasing their oil production and long-term output plans. But to achieve ambitious carbon emissions promises, low-carbon oil will be necessary. Several international oil majors have announced plans to shift their fossil fuel production to low-carbon oil, alongside natural gas, in the coming years as they strive to reduce carbon emissions…
Read MoreEnergy crisis: LNG terminal operators set to ink long contracts
With Federal Minister for Power Division and State Minister for Petroleum Affairs in place, the government, headed by Shehbaz Sharif, has carved out a plan to wriggle the country out of the energy crisis under which the LNG terminal operators would be allowed to utilize their excess capacity for importing more LNG and would be permitted to ink long LNG supply agreements on BtB (business to business) basis. And more importantly, some of the underutilized capacity of 600mmcfd that the government has purchased in PGPL terminal will be doled out…
Read MoreG7 to phase out Russian oil, US sanctions Gazprombank execs
Group of Seven (G7) nations committed on Sunday to ban or phase out imports of Russian oil and the United States unveiled sanctions against Gazprombank executives and other businesses to punish Moscow for its war against Ukraine. The move represents the latest attempt by the West to put pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin for his country’s invasion of Ukraine and the deadly aftermath that ensued. President Joe Biden joined G7 leaders in a video conference call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to discuss the war, support for Ukraine, and…
Read MoreFloating solar project: World Bank invites Pakistan to hold talks on $341.5m loan
The World Bank (WB) has invited Pakistani authorities for negotiation of $341.5 million loan to set up 300-MW floating solar project at Tarbela – Ghazi Barotha complex, official sources told Business Recorder. The Floating Solar Projects (FSPs) will supply zero emission electricity to meet peak daytime demand in summer and facilitate storage of water in the Complex to meet peak demand in the winter. The proposed project focuses not only on deployment of the first FSPs but also on technology transfer, innovation, research, and technical capacity building for hybrid operation of…
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