Day: July 15, 2024

OGRA TAKES ACTION AGAINST MIXING OF CO2 WITH LPG

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Islamabad: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has taken serious note of the issue of mixing carbon dioxide (CO2) with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by illegal decanters. In response, OGRA conducted a high-profile meeting chaired by Mr. Masroor Khan, Chairman OGRA, along with authority members, enforcement, legal, and LPG teams. The meeting addressed the potential life risks associated with this dangerous practice and urged provincial Chief Secretaries, the Attorney General, and provincial Advocate Generals to take appropriate action against the illegal decanters. OGRA is determined to utilize all legal…

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Hike in prices of solar-powered inverters expected

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LAHORE: Excessive panel imports have encouraged aggressive solar power system installations by consumers across the country to reduce their inflated power bills.This was stated by Adil Mehmood, the former president of the Sheikhupura Chamber of Commerce & Industry, while sharing his views about solar industry.According to him, solar panel dealers are busier than last year, while dealers of power generators and Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) have still been waiting for the buyers to turn up. A few years back, UPS used to rule the market when battery prices were also…

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Progress of Spat Gah power project reviewed

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PESHAWAR: Secretary Energy and Power Nisar Ahmad Khan called foreign investment as a milestone in the coming days for the development of the energy sector in the province.The senior official said that the natural resources of hydropower found in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are a valuable treasure here, which if not utilized will only save the country from the current energy crisis and can be extracted, but the province will also get billions of rupees annually from energy projects.He expressed these views regarding the progress of the 470 MW Lower Spat Gah…

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Pakistani, Chinese cos reach preliminary agreement to introduce solar e-bikes

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ISLAMABAD: Chinese and Pakistani companies have reached a preliminary cooperation agreement to introduce eco-friendly solar e-bikes to Pakistan.The joint venture involves Road King, a leading electric scooter brand in Pakistan, and AGAO Solar Mobility, a China-based startup specializing in solar-powered scooters, as reported by a private news channel.As reported by the China Economic Net (CEN), both parties engaged in detailed discussions about the local transportation market demand in Pakistan, product development trends, and specific cooperation modalities.Chinese company said that this innovative approach is dedicated to providing zero-carbon-emission solutions for short-distance…

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Govt notifies major power tariff hike

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Sharp rise in power rates to affect millions of consumers ISLAMABAD: The PML-N led federal government has finally notified a phenomenal increase in power tariff for all consumers including those served by the K-Electric—a hike that is going to affect millions of power users across the country.The Power Division on Sunday issued the notification for the increase in the basic electricity tariff, raising the basic tariff for domestic consumers by up to Rs7.12 per unit. However, domestic consumers using up to 200 units per month are exempt from this increase…

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