Author: Admin

Coal Imports Vital Amid Rising Energy Needs, Says Leading Trader

Admin
Coal-Russia

ISLAMABAD: Amid growing energy demands, a key industry figure has stressed that coal imports remain essential for Pakistan’s power generation and industrial operations due to the limitations of local coal reserves in both quantity and quality. Speaking to Business Recorder, Syed Mustafa Ahmed, Director of Awan Trading Co (Pvt) Ltd (ATCL)—one of Pakistan’s top coal importers—highlighted the company’s role in supplying coal to critical sectors such as power, cement, and textiles. “With increasing demand, industries and coal-fired power plants need consistent access to high-quality coal to function efficiently,” he said.…

Read More

Govt to Launch Nationwide Shift to Energy-Efficient DC Fans

Admin
DC-Fan

ISLAMABAD: The federal government is preparing to roll out a countrywide program aimed at replacing conventional alternating current (AC) fans with energy-efficient direct current (DC) fans, a move expected to significantly reduce electricity consumption and ease pressure on the national grid. Announcing the initiative during a meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Power, Power Division Secretary Dr. Fakhray Alam Irfan said the project will be launched within the current financial year. The meeting was chaired by MNA Muhammad Idrees. Under the initiative, consumers will be offered loans—funded by…

Read More

China, Pakistan Ink MoU to Develop 150 MW Wind Energy Projects

Admin
Reon-MOU

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Reon Energy Ltd. and China’s SANY Renewable Energy Ltd. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop 150 megawatts (MW) of wind energy projects in Pakistan’s commercial and industrial (C\&I) sector, according to a report by Gwadar Pro on Tuesday. Reon Energy described the agreement as the beginning of a strategic partnership aimed at promoting renewable energy solutions in Pakistan. “With a shared vision for a sustainable future, both parties aim to jointly develop EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) projects in the C\&I segment, starting with…

Read More

Senate Panel Questions Gas Outages Amid Surplus Supply

Admin
Senate-Panel

ISLAMABAD: A Senate committee on Tuesday raised serious concerns over persistent gas load-shedding in several regions of the country, despite the availability of surplus gas. Chaired by Senator Umar Farooq, the Senate Standing Committee on Petroleum was informed that Sindh had emerged as the country’s largest gas producer and consumer—producing 1,609 million cubic feet per day (mmcfd) and consuming 1,115 mmcfd. Senator Kamil Ali Agha highlighted unannounced gas outages in Lahore, noting that many residents were forced to rely on expensive LPG cylinders. He criticized the government for prioritizing industrial…

Read More

Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik Meets Canadian High Commission’s Counselor Daniel Arsenault to Discuss Energy Cooperation

Admin
Petroleum

Islamabad, May 07,2025 Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik was called on by H.E Daniel Arsenault, Political and Trade Counsellor at the Canadian High Commission, today in Islamabad. The discussions centered on opportunities for enhanced bilateral cooperation in clean energy, minerals and geological survey. Federal Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik congratulated Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on assuming office. Expressing concern over recent escalations between India and Pakistan, Mr. Arsenault emphasized the need for restraint to prevent further instability in the region. He underscored Canada’s apprehension regarding attacks in densely…

Read More