ISLAMABAD: K-Electric (KE) has requested an additional fuel cost adjustment (FCA) of 51 paisa per unit for August, aiming to collect around Rs853 million from its consumers in the October billing cycle. This contrasts with public sector distribution companies (Discos), which have proposed a 57-paisa per unit refund for the same period. This demand follows KE’s earlier request for a…
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Solar Conclave and Technology Excellence Awards
Conference underlines maximum exploitation of solar power potential to ensure Pakistan’s energy security The concerned energy sector representatives have emphasised greater exploitation of Pakistan’s solar power potential to swiftly transition away from fossil fuel-based electricity production and end acute economic sufferings of masses due to heightened power tariff.They were speaking at a panel discussion held as part of Solar Power…
Read MoreConsultative workshop for the wind-solar hybrid project under a B2B arrangement
The Government of Sindh for the very first time held an interactive session, participated by the relevant stakeholders, to showcase the massive potential of the province to produce clean electricity by combining wind and solar renewable sources that are abundantly available in the provincial territory. The Sindh government’s Energy Department teamed up with the Energy Update to present to the…
Read MoreOil & Gas Conference Pakistan 2024
At a critical juncture when there is a worldwide movement towards rapidly shifting from fossil fuels to green energy sources to sustainably power homes, factories, and markets; a conference took place in Islamabad at the end of May 2024 to delve into the history, current state, and future prospects of the Pakistani oil and gas sectors. The Monthly Energy Update,…
Read More16th Annual CSR Summit & Awards-2024
Former PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi strongly urges new federal govt to roll out privatisation agenda in energy sector to save national economy Islamabad Former prime minister, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, has strongly urged the Shehbaz Sharif-led new federal government to urgently implement the agenda of privatisation, particularly in the energy sector as the greater involvement of the private sector is key…
Read MoreSpeakers for removing bottleneck in harnessing hydropower, RE potential in country
Islamabad: Speakers at 3rd International Hydropower Conference while terming the hydropower and renewable energy (RE) crucial for sustainable future of the country on Wednesday stressed the need to remove bottleneck in harnessing the hydropower and RE potential for provision of affordable electricity to the people and industry.The third International Hydropower conference themed “Hydropower: A Renewable Energy Source for a Sustainable…
Read More3rd International Solar Clean Energy Conference
Call to maximize solar power production in Pakistan to end energy woes of countrymen Karachi:Speakers at a conference emphasized the need to maximize solar energy production in Pakistan, especially by establishing utility-scale renewable energy projects to provide uninterrupted power supply to every household in the country at the cheapest rates.They were speaking at the 3rd International Solar Clean Energy Conference…
Read MoreSeminar on Energy Crisis and Way Forward
Sindh Governor Karachi: Karachi needs at least four more power distribution companies like the existing K-Electric to serve the city’s power consumers in the best possible manner with maximum efficiency of service and the lowest rates of electricity.Sindh Governor, Kamran Khan Tessori, gave the suggestion to this effect while speaking as the chief guest at a seminar on Energy Crisis…
Read More2nd International HydroPower Conference Pakistan 21 Dec 2022
2nd International Conference on Pakistan Hydropower Sector on Wednesday stressed the need to harness hydropower potential in the country for adding more clean and green electricity to the national grid system for sustainable economic growth. Picture Gallery Presentation Press Release Event Report
Read More5th Int’l Wind Energy Summit 2022
Global body urges Pakistan to exempt energy sector SMEs from competitive bidding system to ensure their survivalKarachiThe World Wind Energy Association (WWEA) has urged Pakistan’s government to preferably exempt the small and medium-sized power companies from the competitive bidding system soon to be introduced in the country for new renewable energy projects.The WWEA put forward this suggestion as its Secretary-General,…
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