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Govt Plans New Gas Levy Amid Paradox of Glut and Rationing

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ISLAMABAD: Despite Pakistan facing a natural gas and LNG glut, the government is moving towards imposing a captive power gas levy to ensure a “level playing field” between public and private sector gas suppliers. This development comes as Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) continues unannounced rationing for residential and commercial consumers — even in summer — while simultaneously curtailing supplies from local producers. More than 300 mmcfd of cheaper domestic gas has been shut in, forcing producers like OGDCL, GHPL, and others to cut output, causing heavy financial losses…

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deugro Successfully Delivers 58 Kilometers of Prysmian HVAC Subsea Cables for Cyclades IV Interconnector Project

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Milan, Italy, September 8, 2025 — deugro Milan has successfully delivered 58 kilometers and 3,550 metric tons of Prysmian HVAC subsea cables for the Cyclades IV Interconnector Project, a critical initiative linking the Southern and Western Cyclades to Greece’s mainland grid. To ensure timely delivery, deugro developed a customized, end-to-end logistics solution covering transport from Prysmian’s manufacturing facility in Pikkala, Finland, to the transshipment port of Heraklion, Crete. The scope included a 23-meter-diameter carousel spread, engineering services, spooling operations, and technical personnel. The heavy-lift deck carrier Vestvind was secured to…

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LONGi Powers Zambia’s Sustainable Mining Revolution with BC technology

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Earlier this year, in a landmark move for Zambia’s mining sector, LONGi, a global leader in solar technology, delivered its high-efficiency Hi-MO 9 modules for the FITULA solar PV plant, which will power a major Chinese copper industry player’s mining operation in Zambia. This project was signed in June, in Shanghai, China, marks a significant shift, for the mining company, from fossil fuel dependency to clean, reliable solar energy. (The signing ceremony during SNEC in June, in Shanghai, China.) The project is located in Chingola, Copperbelt Province, Zambia, and designed with AC capacity of…

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Chairman WAPDA, World Bank’s Country Director discuss financial matters of Dasu, Tarbela 5th Extension HPP

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September 8, 2025: Chairman WAPDA Lt Gen Muhammad Saeed (Retd) was called on by World Bank’s Country Director for Pakistan Ms. Bolormaa Amgabbazar to review financial matters of Dasu and Tarbela 5th Extension hydropower projects. It is important to note that World Bank is providing financial support worth US$ 1517 million for under-construction Stage-I of Dasu Hydropower Project and US$ 390 million for Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project. Besides, the World Bank is also funding Institutional Assessment and Reforms Consultancy Services (IARC) for WAPDA. During the meeting, the Chairman appreciated…

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Audit Reveals Rs6.5m Solar Panels Stolen from 50 Punjab Schools

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LAHORE: An audit report submitted to the Punjab Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee-III has uncovered theft of solar panels worth over Rs6.5 million from 50 government schools in Rajanpur district during 2022–23. The revelation sparked strong concern from the committee, which directed police to expand investigations across Punjab, warning that similar incidents could be occurring in other districts. Committee member Tanveer Aslam Malik pressed for strict directives to be issued to district police officers in the affected areas. He also called for a detailed record of all targeted schools and an…

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