Category: Highlights

Progress on Land Acquisition for Dams Reviewed by Implementation Committee

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Bhasha-Dam

An implementation committee overseeing the Diamer Bhasha and Mohmand Dams, as directed by the Supreme Court of Pakistan, convened to assess advancements in land acquisition and resettlement efforts for locals residing in project areas. Chaired by Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) Chairman Lt Gen (Retd) Sajjad Ghani, the meeting focused on the sub-committee’s progress regarding land acquisition and resettlement for the Diamer Bhasha Dam. Ghani acknowledged the strides made by the sub-committee and expressed optimism regarding the resolution of remaining household cases in Gilgit-Baltistan. The WAPDA chief reaffirmed the…

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LONGi Launches Hi-MO X6 Bifacial, a Breakthrough in Solar Panel Technology

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Lahore: LONGi, a leading innovator in solar panel manufacturing, stole the spotlight at the Solar Pakistan Exhibition hosted at the Expo Center Lahore with the introduction of their groundbreaking product, the Hi-MO X6 Bifacial. The event witnessed a flurry of excitement as visitors flocked to witness this pioneering solar panel technology firsthand. The Hi-MO X6 Bifacial represents a paradigm shift in the industry, promising unparalleled efficiency and performance. With power efficiency ranging from 560 to 585M, this innovative panel surpasses conventional models, setting a new benchmark for the distribution market.…

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OGDCL Inaugurates Pakistan’s First Digital Drilling Hub to Digitalize Oil and Gas Sector

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ISLAMABAD, February 28, 2024: The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Pakistan’s leading oil and gas company, on Wednesday inaugurated the country’s premier Digital Drilling Hub. This transformative facility, the first of its kind in Pakistan, marks a significant milestone in OGDCL’s commitment to leading-edge technological advancements within the industry.The Digital Drilling Hub, a flagship initiative of OGDCL’s Petroserv Directorate, represents a strategic leap forward in embracing digitalization to optimize both the planning and execution phases of high-profile drilling activities. Equipped with state-of-the-art engineering platforms, real-time data analytics, artificial…

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Digitization of Pre-Historic Rock Carvings in Diamer Basha Dam Project Area:

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Basha-Dam

WAPDA awards Consultancy Services Contract February 28, 2024: The Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) signed a contract worth Rs. 46.5 million with Quality Solutions Technologies (Pvt) Ltd for consultancy services for digitization of significant rock carvings in direct area of impact of Diamer Basha Dam with modeling and preparation of data for 3D printing. The major scope of services include site documentation through terrestrial scanner and consolidation as well as archiving and modelling of scanned data for various applications. The duration of the contract is eight months. In…

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First meeting of FPCCI Energy Committee held.

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High officials and energy experts discussed challenges in energy sectorKarachi (February 28, 2024) The first meeting of FPCCI Central Standing Committee on Energy 2024-2025 was held under the chairmanship of the convener of the committee, Malik Khuda Bakhsh.The meeting was attended by business leaders and technocrats. Utilization of available resources, search for new resources and various suggestions were considered. Executive Director OGRA (Islamabad) Imran Akhtar, SSGC General Manager Kamran Nagi, General Manager Sindh Transmission Tariq Saeed, Chairman PPDA Abdul Sami Khan, General Manager Altas Group of Companies Munis Iqbal, Technical…

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