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Nepra Approves \$250/MW PPIB Fee as Pass-Through Cost to Consumers

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New-NEPRA

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved the annual \$250 per megawatt (MW) fee levied by the Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) as a pass-through charge in electricity tariffs, allowing Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to recover the cost from consumers. In its decision issued Monday, Nepra ruled that the fee — long contested by industrial and renewable energy stakeholders — is legal, justified, and consistent with the PPIB Act. The regulator concluded that PPIB plays a continuing statutory role even after the commercial operation date (COD)…

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Moonis Alvi Reappointed as CEO of K-Electric, Effective July 30

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KARACHI: K-Electric has officially reappointed Syed Moonis Abdullah Alvi as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), extending his leadership role effective from July 30, 2025. The announcement was made through a notification to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday. Alvi, who first took over as CEO in June 2018, has been instrumental in steering the company through a period of transformation, spearheading major investments across the energy value chain. Among the most notable is the development of a 900MW RLNG-fired power plant, aimed at enhancing the city’s power generation capacity.…

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Govt Launches Rs2bn Scheme to Replace 88 Million Inefficient Fans, Targeting 7,000MW Energy Savings

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New-fan

ISLAMABAD: The federal government is set to roll out a landmark 10-year initiative to replace 88 million old and inefficient electric fans across Pakistan, aiming to significantly reduce energy consumption and promote energy-efficient appliances. Backed by a Rs2 billion fund under the innovative “On-Bill Islamic Financing” model, the scheme will cover all power distribution companies, including K-Electric. The programme will target nearly 60% of the 147 million fans currently in use nationwide. Expected to deliver peak energy savings of 6,000–7,000 megawatts, the plan is anticipated to be officially launched by…

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OGDCL Boosts Oil and Gas Production at Rajian-05 Well in Chakwal Through Successful ESP Installation

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ISLAMABAD, July 7, 2025: Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has successfully enhanced production at its Rajian well -05 in Chakwal district by installing an Electrical Submersible Pump (ESP), resulting in a significant increase in oil and gas output. Following a planned workover and ESP deployment, production from Rajian-05 has increased to 3,100 barrels of oil per day (BPD) and 1.0 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD) of gas. Prior to this intervention, the well was producing 820 BPD of oil and 0.5 MMSCFD of gas. Rajian Field,…

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Solis Awarded ISO 27001 Certification for Information Security Protecting the backbone of smart solar: monitoring, AI automation, and connected control systems

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New-Project6

Ningbo, China – July 2025: Solis, renowned as one of the most experienced and largest inverter manufacturers globally, has been awarded the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Information Security Management System certification by TÜV Süd – a renowned and trusted testing and certification body. The news marks a milestone in Solis’ mission to provide not just world-leading technology, but secure and future-ready digital solutions for its customers. With smart energy systems becoming more connected, cybersecurity is now a priority for distributors, installers and end-users alike. This certification is internationally recognised as the gold…

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