ISLAMABAD: Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has successfully restored gas production from the Jand-1 well in Attock district, marking a significant boost in output after years of disruption. In a notice submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange, the company stated that the well is currently producing over 21 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD) of gas at a wellhead flowing pressure of 3,585 psi—three times higher than its previous production level of around 7 MMSCFD. The Jand-1 well was initially brought online in 2019 via the Dakhni…
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Security Forces Secure NRL Mining Site After Attack in Balochistan
QUETTA: Unidentified assailants attacked a project site of National Resources Limited (NRL) in Balochistan on Tuesday evening, triggering a swift response from security forces who have since secured the area and launched a clearance operation. According to a company statement, the attack occurred at approximately 5:45pm at the Darigwan site. Security personnel, including the Frontier Corps, responded promptly, stabilizing the situation and initiating a sweep to ensure the safety of workers and infrastructure. NRL confirmed it is coordinating closely with law enforcement agencies and will share further updates as the…
Read MorePakistan Seeks Three LNG Cargoes for April–May Delivery
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) has issued a tender to procure three liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes from the international market to help address the country’s growing energy shortfall. According to the tender notice published on Thursday, PLL is seeking bids for three LNG cargoes of approximately 140,000 cubic metres each on a delivered-ex-ship (DES) basis to Port Qasim, Karachi. The delivery windows are scheduled for April 27–30, May 1–7, and May 8–14, with the tender closing on April 24. PLL, a wholly owned subsidiary of Government Holdings Private Limited…
Read MoreGovt Rejects Reports of Mandatory Solar Licensing for Consumers
ISLAMABAD: The Power Division on Wednesday dismissed as misleading reports claiming that the federal government has made it mandatory for solar consumers to obtain licences from the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority. In an official clarification, a spokesperson stated that licensing requirements related to solar net metering already exist under NEPRA’s regulatory framework and are not a new directive from the federal government. “The matter of licensing falls strictly within the domain of the regulator, while distribution companies (DISCOs) are responsible for implementing these rules,” the spokesperson said. He termed…
Read MoreGovt to Provide Electric Bikes to Employees up to Grade 16 on Easy Installments
ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to offer electric bikes to employees up to Grade 16 on easy installments as part of a broader push to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption across the country. The initiative was announced during a high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who emphasized that promoting EVs is essential to reducing Pakistan’s fuel import bill, strengthening energy security, and protecting the environment. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, the premier directed authorities to ensure transparency in subsidies provided for electric motorcycles…
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