KARACHI: Mari Petroleum Company Ltd has successfully drilled a third horizontal development well, which has been tested at the rate of around 17 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of gas. As opposed to a vertical well that’s drilled downwards, a horizontal one is drilled off a vertical borehole at an angle of at least 80 degrees. Mari-124H is located within Habib Rahi Limestone Reservoir of Mari gas field in Sindh’s Daharki area, the company told investors on Monday. “The well is part of the Mari Field Revitalisation Project…
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Affordable and Abundant Solar and Hydrogen are Key in the Fight Against Climate Change
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, December 8, 2023 – As we gather for COP28, the urgency of confronting climate change has never been more apparent. Li Zhenguo, Founder & President of LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd., delivered a compelling address via the live stream of the United Nations COP28 Conference on December 8. In this speech, he emphasized the crucial role of “affordable and abundant solar and hydrogen in the fight against climate change”. We find ourselves at a critical juncture, demanding a collective effort from individuals, governments, and businesses alike to…
Read MoreNepra seeks urgent fees, more penalties on consumers
ISLAMABAD: The revised consumer service manual unveiled by the power regulator Nepra introduces additional charges and stringent measures for electricity consumers, including a 14 per cent interest rate on bill instalments and an ‘urgent fee’ for priority connections. The proposed regulations — set to be discussed at a public hearing on Dec 19 before implementation — have been announced despite a surplus in capacity and declining consumption. The new consumer manual also seeks restrictions and penalties on multiple connections at one premises and higher penalties on detection bills that are…
Read MoreDEA GROUP OF COMPANIES CELEBRATES A RESOUNDING SUCCESS AT ITS 15TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT
An Evening of Reflection, Recognition, and Resilience Karachi, Pakistan – December 2, 2023 – Dynamic Engineering and Automation (DEA) Group of Companies is thrilled to announce the overwhelming success of its 15th-anniversary celebration, held on December 1, 2023. The event was a heartwarming testament to DEA’s journey of excellence and innovation over the past 15 years. Highlights of the Celebratory Evening: DEA welcomed esteemed guests, partners, and colleagues to an evening that encapsulated the company’s rich history and promising future. The event, held on December 1, unfolded as follows: Journey…
Read MoreNo let-up in rise of circular debt: Amount owed to Chinese IPPs crosses Rs400bn mark
ISLAMABAD: The circular debt owed by Independent Power Producers (IPPs) of Chinese companies has crossed the Rs400 billion mark, making it hard for the Chinese to continue other power sector projects vigorously. The circular debt for the overall power sector had escalated and crossed the Rs2.6 trillion mark by the end of October 2023. “There is no possibility to restrict piling up of circular debt which is going up by Rs75 billion on a monthly basis,” top official sources confirmed while talking to The News here on Friday. The pace…
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