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Pakistan’s power generation falls 15% MoM, costs plunge 30% in February

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Power generation in Pakistan clocked in at 6,945 GWh in February 2025, a steep decline of 15% MoM compared to the previous month, suggesting a decline in economic activity. Back in January 2024, power generation stood at 8,153 GWh. On a yearly basis, power generation declined by 3% as compared to 7,130 GWh in the same month of the previous year. “This was the lowest monthly power generation in five years,” said JS Global. Electricity generation in February fell to its lowest level since March 2020, when it stood at…

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OGDCL Announces Significant Gas and Condensate Discovery at Soghri North-1 Well in Attock, Punjab

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ISLAMABAD, March 17, 2025: Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Pakistan’s largest exploration and production company, has announced a significant Gas and Condensate discovery at its Soghri North-1 well in the Soghri Block, located in the Attock district of Punjab. OGDCL is the sole of the Soghri Exploration License, with a 100% working interest.The Soghri North-1 well was spudded on May 21, 2024, as part of OGDCL’s ongoing commitment to exploring Pakistan’s hydrocarbon potential. Drilled to a total depth of 4,942 meters in the Patala Formation, the well underwent…

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DISCOVERY OF HYDROCARBONS IN EXPLORATORY WELL SPINWAM-1 (KAWAGARH FORMATION) BY MARL ENERGIES LIMITED (FORMERLY MARI PETROLEUM COMPANY LIMITED) IN WAZIRISTAN BLOCK – KP PROVINCE

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By the grace of Almighty Allah, Mari Energies Limited (formerly Mari Petroleum Company Limited) is pleased to announce second gas condensate discovery in Spinwam-1 exploration well in Kawagarh formation, drilled in Waziristan Block, located in North Waziristan district, KP Province. This follows the earlier announcement dated 25th February 2025 of the first hydrocarbon’s discovery in the same well in SumanaSukh formation.  The post acid testing of the Kawagarh formation has shown a flow of 20.485 MMSCFD of gas and approximately 117bbl/day of condensate at a 32/64” choke (Well Head Flowing…

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Business Community Urges Govt to Revoke Abrupt Changes in Net Metering Policy

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PESHAWAR:* The business community has voiced strong opposition to the government’s sudden changes in the net metering policy, warning that the move will severely hinder the growth of the renewable energy sector. They have called for an immediate reversal of the decision. Speaking on Sunday, traders criticized the drastic reduction in the power purchase rate for solar panel owners—from Rs 27 per unit to Rs 10—calling it unfair and damaging to the sector. The 63% cut, they argued, would discourage new investment in solar energy and undermine the government’s renewable…

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PEL Begins Export Operations to the USA with First Transformer Shipment

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LAHORE:* Pak Elektron Limited (PEL) has officially launched its export operations to the United States, marking a significant milestone in its global expansion strategy. In a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), PEL announced that its first consignment of transformers departed from Pakistan on March 13, 2025. “This achievement reflects our commitment to exploring new international markets and enhancing our global footprint,” the company stated. Founded in 1956 and acquired by the Saigol Group in 1978, PEL specializes in manufacturing domestic appliances and electrical capital goods. The company operates…

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