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Senate Panel to Probe IPP Agreements, Capacity Payments, and Terms

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ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Power is set to initiate a comprehensive investigation into the agreements of Independent Power Producers (IPPs), scrutinizing their rate of return, capacity payments, and other contractual terms. The chairman of the committee, Mohsin Aziz, emphasized that the current structure of IPP agreements is unsustainable for Pakistan. The investigation coincides with growing opposition from former caretaker minister for commerce, Gohar Ejaz, the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA), and the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) against IPP contracts. Ejaz highlighted the…

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Government Reverses Tariff Hike for Protected Consumers

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ISLAMABAD: In response to public outcry and potential political backlash, the government has decided to roll back a previously approved 51% increase in electricity rates for protected consumers, meeting a ‘prior action’ required by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). On the prime minister’s instructions, a revised summary exempting protected consumers from the hike will be urgently reviewed by the federal cabinet. This decision follows concerns over accumulated bills due to public holidays around Eidul Azha and higher consumption during hot weather, which had led to public unrest. The National Electric…

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KE Seeks Finance Minister’s Intervention for Release of Stuck Funds

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ISLAMABAD: In a bid to address the issue of delayed payments, K-Electric (KE) has sought the intervention of Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb to expedite the release of long-overdue funds from federal and provincial entities. KE CEO Syed Moonis Abdullah Alvi, along with CFO Muhammad Aamir Ghaziani and Chief Regulatory Affairs Muhammad Imran Qureshi, met with the finance minister to discuss the matter. The Ministry of Finance revealed that the KE delegation highlighted the delay in payments of consumer bills collected through Pakistan Post. Additionally, KE sought support for the clearance…

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OGDCL Successfully Optimizes Production at Kunnar-11 Well in Hyderabad, Sindh

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ISLAMABAD, July 08, 2024: Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) on Monday announced the successful revitalization of the Kunnar-11 well, located in Hyderabad, Sindh. Utilizing advanced production optimization techniques, the well is now producing 960 barrels of oil per day.The production optimization drive underscores OGDCL’s commitment to enhancing oil production through modern recovery methods. The Kunnar-11 well, part of the OGDCL Kunnar Oil Field, is situated within the Kunnar Mining Lease Area, where OGDCL holds 100% working interest. This initiative highlights the company’s commitment to optimizing production and demonstrates…

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Azeri Firm Seeks Legislative Safeguards for Investment in Pakistan

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ISLAMABAD: SOCAR (State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic) has requested legislative guarantees from Islamabad to protect its investment in Pakistan, according to sources in the Petroleum Division. This request was highlighted during a recent meeting chaired by Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal, aimed at refining investment proposals for the upcoming visit of the Azerbaijani President. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has tasked the Minister of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives with holding consultative meetings with relevant ministries, including Commerce, Industries, IT, Education, National Food Security, and the…

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