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ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) is facing a difficult decision over Port Qasim Electric Power Company Limited’s (PQEPCL) reported request for a further extension of its interim coal procurement arrangement, despite more competitive offers emerging from a fresh bidding process, sources told Business Recorder. Sources said PQEPCL had approached senior Nepra officials for an extension of a few months, although the regulator’s previously permitted interim period had expired. The Power Division is reportedly opposed to another extension, arguing that delays in adopting more competitive procurement terms could…

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LAHORE/PESHAWAR: Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices have surged across Pakistan amid supply disruptions, with rates reaching Rs750 per kilogram in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) and cylinder prices exceeding Rs10,000, adding to the financial burden on households. The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has yet to launch a planned crackdown on companies and retailers accused of profiteering, amid concerns that enforcement measures could trigger strikes, disrupt supplies and worsen the ongoing energy crisis. The crisis has intensified over the past five to six days following a decline in LPG…

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ISLAMABAD: The Organisation for Advancement and Safeguard of Industrial Sector (OASIS) has urged the government to appoint a technically qualified and commercially experienced professional as managing director of Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL), stressing that the country’s largest gas utility requires strong engineering expertise alongside financial and managerial skills. In a proposal submitted to the Ministry of Petroleum, OASIS highlighted the complexity of SNGPL’s extensive transmission and distribution network, major infrastructure projects and critical gas-supply operations. The organisation recommended that candidates hold a recognised engineering degree in petroleum, gas,…

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Lightweight, flexible and semi-transparent perovskite photovoltaics could expand solar deployment across buildings, vehicles, agriculture and smart electronics. Solar energy is moving beyond conventional rooftops and utility-scale installations as next-generation photovoltaic technologies open up new opportunities for renewable power generation. While traditional silicon solar panels remain a proven solution, their weight, rigidity and opaque design can limit their use in certain buildings, vehicles and other applications. Perovskite photovoltaics (PV) offer an alternative, with the potential to transform previously unsuitable surfaces into energy-generating structures. According to IDTechEx’s report, Perovskite Photovoltaics 2027–2037: Technologies,…

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WELTEC BATTERY HUB introduces battery storage systems, complementing the company’s established biogas, biomethane and digestate treatment technologies. HANOVER: WELTEC BIOPOWER will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2026 by showcasing its established bioenergy technologies and expanding portfolio of energy solutions at EnergyDecentral, scheduled for November 10–13 in Hanover, Germany. At booth H09 in Hall 25, the company will present its biogas and biomethane plants, slurry and digestate treatment systems, and its newly introduced battery storage business, WELTEC BATTERY HUB. Founded in 2001, the Vechta-based company has delivered more than 450 bioenergy…

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