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Race to renewables: Attock Cement commissions 4.8MW windmill project

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As Pakistan’s corporate sector increasingly turns to renewable energy to meet its power needs, Attock Cement became the latest entrant to join this trend, announcing the successful commissioning of a 4.8MW windmill project. The listed company shared the development in a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Thursday. “We would like to convey the information that our windmill of 4.8MW capacity has been successfully commissioned and is now fully operational with effect from January 15, 2025. Following the announcement, the company’s share price surged to Rs228, an increase…

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OGDCL Begins Oil and Gas Production from Kharo-1 Well in Sindh

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KARACHI: Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC), Pakistan’s largest exploration and production (E&P) firm, has officially started oil and gas production from its Kharo-1 well in Khairpur, Sindh. The company made this announcement in a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday. The Kharo-1 well is currently producing 20 barrels of oil per day (bpd) and five million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of gas. The production has been connected to the OGDC Sinjhoro Processing Plant via a 6-inch, 12.5 km flow line, with the gas…

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Leghari Announces Rs1.4 Trillion Savings from IPP Contract Reviews, New Initiatives to Tackle Power Sector Issues

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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Energy, Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, informed the National Assembly on Wednesday about significant progress in the power sector. He highlighted that the government had reviewed contracts with 28 Independent Power Producers (IPPs), leading to savings of Rs1,457 billion for the national exchequer. In response to questions during the Question-Hour session, Leghari denied reports that any power distribution company (DISCO) had been handed over to the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). He clarified that specialized intelligence units, consisting of provincial officials, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), and intelligence…

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Wafi Energy Pakistan Appoints Zubair Shaikh as Interim CEO Following Leadership Transition

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The Board of Directors of Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited, formerly Shell Pakistan Limited, has appointed Zubair Shaikh as interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective February 1, 2025. The announcement follows Waqar I. Siddiqui’s decision to step down as CEO on January 31, 2025. The development was disclosed in a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday, with the company expressing confidence in Shaikh’s leadership during this transitional phase. This leadership change coincides with the company’s official rebranding to Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited. The transformation follows Wafi Energy Holding…

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Masdar Sets Sights on 100 GW Clean Energy Target by 2030

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Masdar, a global leader in renewable energy, has reaffirmed its ambitious goal of achieving 100 gigawatts (GW) of clean energy capacity worldwide by 2030. “This target highlights Masdar’s dedication to accelerating the global clean energy transition and contributing to climate neutrality,” said Fatima Al Suwaidi, Head of Development & Investment (APAC) at Masdar, during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025. Masdar’s efforts align with the UAE’s clean energy ambitions and its pledge to achieve climate neutrality. The company has been pivotal in advancing renewable energy projects, with a portfolio exceeding 31…

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