ISLAMABAD: The prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) are estimated to go up by Rs5-9 per litre on Jan 31 for the next fortnight owing to higher international prices and import premiums, nullifying an impact of minor exchange rate gains. Informed sources said the prices of both major petroleum products – petrol and HSD – had increased in the international market over the past fortnight and Pakistan State Oil (PSO) also had to pay higher import premiums even though the rupee had gained against the US dollar. As a…
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Pakistan Refinery Limited Unveils Vision for a Sustainable Energy Future at PRL Connect 2024
Karachi, Friday, January 26, 2024Pakistan Refinery Limited (PRL) hosted its flagship event, PRL Connect 2024, on Friday, January 26, 2024, at Mövenpick Hotel, Karachi, under the theme “Powering Progress, Doubling Capacity.” The event provided a platform for industry leaders, stakeholders, and partners to converge and explore PRL’s transformative journey towards a sustainable energy future.Key Highlights: About Pakistan Refinery Limited:Pakistan Refinery Limited was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company in May 1960. The company is engaged in the production and sale of petroleum products. The Company is a subsidiary…
Read MoreMinistry of Energy (Petroleum Division) announces Oil, Gas and Minerals Career Expo
The Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division), in partnership with the prominent Oil, Gas and Mineral companies, is thrilled to announce first of its kind, national level upcoming career expo set to take place on January 31 and February 1, 2024 at the Pakistan China Friendship Centre, Islamabad. With the theme “Fuelling Futures”, the Career Expo 2024 aims to create awareness and bridge the gap between students and Oil, Gas and Mineral Companies. It will facilitate meaningful interactions, and career development resources for attendees as the senior management and Human Resource…
Read MoreSDPI’s moot on energy sector reforms
‘Next elected Govt should declare emergency in Pakistani energy sector to effectively deal with many of its woes including circular debt’ The incoming elected government should declare a state of emergency in the energy sector to effectively deal with many of its issues that have been persisting for the last many decades and continuously worsening each passing day.This was one of the emphatic recommendations shared by the concerned speakers who attended the recently held panel discussion to suggest the way forward for the next elected government in the country to…
Read MoreSmall-scale solar good for environment, but agrivoltaics might be better
Canadian researchers have conducted a lifecycle analysis showing that it’s good for the environment to put solar on rooftops, but a mix of small-scale PV and agrivoltaics might be a better alternative. A study conducted at the University of Western Ontario compared both large and small solar installations and concluded that small-scale solar systems are better for the environment than even the largest, most efficient, utility-scale solar projects. Solar is scaling up in the United States and Canada in part because solar energy is the lowest-cost form of new-build electricity in many markets, according…
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