Year: 2025

Pakistan Achieves 52% Clean Power, Aims for 90% by 2035: Leghari

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Islamabad, December 6 — Federal Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, announced an ambitious shift toward a fully digital, transparent, and consumer-centric power sector while addressing the Asia Energy Summit organized by LUMS University. Leghari revealed that Pakistan aims to generate over 90% of its electricity from clean and green energy sources by 2035, a significant leap from the current 52% share of clean energy—a milestone he termed “historic.” Pakistan Emerging as Asia’s Fastest-Growing Solar Market The minister said Pakistan has already witnessed a ‘solar revolution,’ with citizens…

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Pakistan Cancels 45 LNG Cargoes from Qatar and Italy Under Long-Term Contract Adjustments

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ISLAMABAD– Pakistan has canceled the delivery of 45 liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes from Qatar and Italy scheduled through 2027, officials from the Petroleum Division confirmed on Friday. According to the details, Pakistan has withdrawn from receiving 24 LNG cargoes from Qatar that were planned for 2026. From Italy, only one cargo will now arrive in January 2026 instead of the originally scheduled 12, while 10 out of 12 shipments slated for 2027 have also been shelved. Officials clarified that Pakistan maintains long-term LNG supply contracts with both Qatar and…

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Ogra Revises Rs60bn RLNG Recovery Plan, Allows 24-Month Installments and Waives Surcharge

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ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has issued a revised determination on the recovery of Rs60 billion in RLNG price adjustments for the period April 2015 to June 2022, easing the financial burden on consumers by spreading payments over 24 months and waiving the late payment surcharge. Under the new plan, RLNG consumers — including the power sector, export-oriented industries, fertiliser manufacturers and CNG operators — will pay their respective shares of the Rs59.8 billion differential without any surcharge. Ogra added that in cases of genuine hardship, Sui…

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Pakistan Targets 60% Renewable Energy Share by 2030, National Assembly Informed

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is accelerating its transition toward clean energy, with the government reaffirming its target to raise the renewable share in the national grid to 40% by 2025 and 60% by 2030, the National Assembly was told on Friday. In a written reply, Federal Minister for Energy (Power Division) Awais Leghari said the country has already surpassed its 2025 goal, with renewables accounting for over 46% of Pakistan’s power generation mix as of September 2025. While on-grid renewable capacity currently stands at 37%, it is expected to increase significantly as…

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Pakistan’s OGDCL Accelerates Unconventional Gas Drive to Boost Domestic Supply

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Pakistan’s state-owned Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) is preparing a major expansion of its unconventional gas programme from early next year, aiming to strengthen domestic production and curb dependence on imported LNG. Despite Pakistan’s long-recognised potential in tight and shale gas, commercial-scale output has yet to materialise. However, new seismic and reservoir data have prompted OGDCL to significantly widen its scope. Managing Director Ahmed Lak told Reuters that the company has tripled its tight-gas study area to 4,500 square kilometres. Phase two of the technical evaluation is expected…

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