Day: January 28, 2026

31st Annual Technical Conference (ATC) & Exhibition Organized by SPE Pakistan Section Kicks Off in Islamabad

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Islamabad, January 28, 2026 — The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Pakistan Section has commenced the 31st Annual Technical Conference (ATC) & Exhibition, being held on January 28–29, 2026, at the Serena Hotel, Islamabad. Pakistan’s flagship upstream conference and largest technical gathering, ATC provides a central platform for strategic dialogue and technical exchange among Oil & Gas leaders, Geoscientists, Engineers, Policymakers, Academia, and global stakeholders, with participation from over 1,500 delegates from Pakistan and abroad. The Advisor on Privatization and Chairman Privatization Commission, Mr. Muhammad Ali, graced the Opening Ceremony…

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Global Energy Storage Market Crosses 100GW, Five Key Trends to Shape 2026

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The global energy storage sector reached a historic milestone in 2025, with annual installations surpassing 100 gigawatts for the first time, despite significant policy shifts in the world’s two largest markets, China and the United States. According to Wood Mackenzie’s latest report, “What to look for in 2026: Global Storage,” growth has continued even as China removed its requirement to pair energy storage with new renewable projects, moving instead toward market-based mechanisms that introduce revenue uncertainty. In the US, tax incentives remain intact, but supply chain restrictions are limiting the…

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President Zardari, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Pledge to Deepen Strategic Ties

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ABU DHABI: President Asif Ali Zardari, accompanied by a high-level delegation, on Tuesday met His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, to further strengthen bilateral relations between Pakistan and the UAE. The two leaders discussed ways to deepen the longstanding, brotherly ties between the two countries and reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral cooperation. They explored new avenues for collaboration in trade, investment, energy, infrastructure, technology and people-to-people exchanges, underscoring the strong potential for expanding economic and strategic…

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PAC Questions Petroleum Ministry Over Rs20bn Audit Irregularities

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ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Tuesday took the Ministry of Petroleum to task while examining audit objections exceeding Rs20 billion, highlighting large-scale non-recovery of petroleum levies, weak enforcement mechanisms and questionable financial practices that have caused significant losses to the national exchequer. The audit objections were reviewed during a meeting of the apex parliamentary committee chaired by Syed Naveed Qamar. Members examined cases involving Rs14.63 billion in unpaid petroleum levy and penalties linked to Hascol and Synergy. Expressing concern over the prolonged nature of the case, the committee…

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$430m US Crude Import Deal Diversifies Pakistan’s Energy Supply

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ISLAMABAD:Pakistan has taken a significant step towards diversifying its energy supply as a $430 million crude oil import deal with the United States helps reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz and supports efforts to narrow the country’s trade gap. In a major private-sector transaction, Cnergyico Pk has imported six million barrels of US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude, marking one of the largest commercial crude oil deals between Pakistan and the US. The arrangement reflects a strategic shift towards diversified energy sourcing amid geopolitical uncertainty and balance-of-payments pressures. Of…

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