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NTDC-KE Interconnection Project to Play Vital Role in Providing Affordable Power to Karachi: Sindh Energy Minister

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KARACHI: Sindh Energy Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has said that the interconnection project between K-Electric (KE) and the National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) will play a key role in ensuring the supply of affordable electricity to consumers in Karachi. He made these remarks while chairing a high-level review meeting on the project. The session was attended by KE CEO Moonis Alvi, NEPRA Member (Technical) Rafiq Shaikh, NTDC Managing Director Muhammad Waseem, and other key officials. During the meeting, the KE CEO and NEPRA representative briefed the minister on…

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LONGi Solar Europe Powers LATAM Energy Shift with Key Utility-Scale Alliance

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European Expertise Powers Multi-Continental Solar Deployment, Reinforcing BC Technology Leadership Madrid, April 23rd, 2025 – LONGi Solar, the global leader in solar innovation, has finalized a transformative agreement to supply over 100MW of Hi-MO 9 modules for a utility-scale solar initiative spanning LATAM continent. Spearheaded by LONGi’s European team, this collaboration underscores the company’s capacity to deliver cutting-edge back contact (BC) solutions for high-impact projects in diverse geographies, further cementing Europe’s role as a hub for global renewable energy leadership. Project Overview: Bridging Continents with BC InnovationThe initiative, developed in…

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“NEPRA to Hear KAPCO’s Tariff Revision Plea Next Month”

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The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) is set to hear the tariff revision plea of Kot Addu Power Company (KAPCO) next month. This development is significant, as it may impact the power tariff for consumers. KAPCO’s plea for tariff revision is likely to be scrutinized by NEPRA, which will consider various factors, including the company’s operational costs, efficiency, and investment plans. The regulatory authority may also take into account the impact of the tariff revision on consumers and the overall power sector ¹. NEPRA’s decision on KAPCO’s tariff revision…

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OGDCL Announces Completion of Feasibility Study for Reko Diq Project

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ISLAMABAD, March 25, 2025: Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has announced the completion of the updated feasibility study for the Reko Diq Project, marking a significant milestone in Pakistan’s journey toward unlocking one of the world’s largest undeveloped copper-gold resources.OGDCL holds an 8.33% share in the project as part of a collective 25% stake held by three Pakistani State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), including Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) and Government Holdings (Private) Limited (GHPL). The SOEs’ interest is managed through Pakistan Minerals (Private) Limited. Of the remaining share, 25% is…

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OGDCL Commences Oil & Gas Production from Bettani-2 Appraisal Well in Lakki Marwat, KP

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ISLAMABAD, January 31, 2025: Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Pakistan’s leading exploration and production company, has successfully commenced oil and gas production from the Bettani-2 appraisal well in the Lakki Marwat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. OGDCL, as the operator of the Wali Exploration License with a 100% working interest, has completed and stimulated the Kawagarh formation. The well is currently producing 8.5 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD) of gas and 610 barrels per day (BPD) of oil. The produced gas is being processed at OGDCL’s Bettani…

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US natural gas prices drop

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NEW YORK: US natural gas futures fell about 7% on Monday on forecasts for much warmer-than-normal weather over the next two weeks than previously expected that should keep heating demand low. Front-month gas futures for February delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange fell 26 cents, or 6.5%, to $3.767 per million British thermal units (mmBtu) at 8:45 a.m EST (1345 GMT). On Friday, the contract closed at its highest since Jan. 16. Extreme cold and record gas demand last week, however, prompted speculators to boost their net long futures…

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Government to Auction Surplus Electricity, Says Minister Awais Leghari

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Islamabad, 28th January 2025- Minister for Power Sardar Awais Leghari, addressing an event in Islamabad, announced the government’s plan to auction surplus electricity in the country. This surplus electricity will be provided to the industries. This initiative aims to stimulate industrial growth and create new employment opportunities across Pakistan. He emphasized that surplus electricity would be made available competitively to ensure maximum benefit for the economy and the industrial sector. The Minister also discussed the recently introduced National Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy, which aims to encourage the adoption of electric…

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EV Sector Experts Stress Need for Infrastructure Development and Policy Coherence

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ISLAMABAD: Experts at the EV Summit 2025, organized by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), have called for the urgent development of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, including nationwide charging stations and battery availability, to facilitate consumer adoption. Participants highlighted the government’s introduction of a Rs39.7 per unit EV charging tariff with a 40% exemption, but emphasized the need for further incentives and standardization of EV products and infrastructure to build consumer confidence. Engineer Khuda Buksh of the Engineering Development Board (EDB) noted the growing EV adoption trend and underscored the…

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Balochistan Seeks Federal Nod for KE’s 150 MW Renewable Energy Projects

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ISLAMABAD – The Government of Balochistan has urged the federal authorities to expedite the approval process for K-Electric’s (KE) 150 MW renewable energy projects, which are critical to addressing the province’s growing power needs, sources told Business Recorder. KE’s renewable portfolio includes five projects totaling 640 MW, approved by NEPRA in early 2024, with the flagship Winder and Bela solar projects (150 MW) positioned to drive Balochistan’s industrial and agricultural development while creating jobs. These projects were incorporated into NEPRA’s Indicative Generation Capacity Expansion Plan (IGCEP) 2022 and KE’s Power…

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Consumers Bear Rs167.787 Billion in Additional Costs Due to Neelum Jhelum Project Closure

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ISLAMABAD – Consumers paid an extra Rs167.787 billion (equivalent to Re. 0.7551 per unit) for expensive power generation due to the unavailability of the 969 MW Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Project (NJHP) from FY 2022-23 to FY 2024-25, a high-level committee chaired by the Federal Minister for Power revealed. According to sources close to the Chairman WAPDA, the tariff for NJHP is structured on a take-and-pay basis, meaning the plant’s closure has not resulted in capacity payment charges for consumers. Additionally, funds raised through the Neelum Jhelum Surcharge (NJS) have been…

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