KE says not interested in Thar Block-II project sans its inclusion in IGCEP ISLAMABAD: K-Electric (KE) has reportedly shown unwillingness to take ahead the 300-MW Mine Mouth coal-fired project... Updated 21 Oct, 2024 08:54am
Print KOEN demands tariffs for its hydel projects under 2015 Policy ISLAMABAD: Korean company KOEN (Korea-South East Power Company, Ltd) has called on National Electric Power... Updated 09 Sep, 2024 12:56pm
Perspectives Transforming Pakistan’s power sector: from just talk to strategy The planning of Pakistan’s power sector, particularly the generation expansion strategy, has transcended from being... Published 01 Sep, 2024 08:42pm
Print Three solar PV projects: PPIB all set to extend LoIs for 12 months ISLAMABAD: Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) is all set to extend Letters of Intent (LoIs) for 12... Updated 17 Aug, 2024 07:24pm
Opinion Power transmission: challenges The power sector in Pakistan is facing a crisis of public perception amid the litany of technical challenges... Updated 12 Jun, 2024 07:13am
Print Installed electricity capacity stands at 42,131MW ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s total installed electricity capacity stood at 42,131-MW as of March 2024 with percentage... Updated 12 Jun, 2024 09:30am
Opinion The dumb national electricity policy of 2021 A good public policy is one that addresses a societal problem effectively, is based on evidence and research,... Published 07 May, 2024 06:05am
Print KE suggests joint meeting to get its IGP included in IGCEP ISLAMABAD: K-Electric (KE) is said to have proposed an inter-stakeholders meeting to convince National Transmission... Updated 30 Mar, 2024 10:02am
Business & Finance RfPs of RE projects sans benchmark tariff: Nepra allows KEL to conduct bidding ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has allowed K-Electric Limited (KEL) to conduct... Updated 16 Mar, 2024 09:53am
Print Inclusion of hybrid energy project in IGCEP: OEL seeks PD’s support ISLAMABAD: The Oracle Energy Limited (OEL) has sought the Power Division’s support for the inclusion of its hybrid... Updated 08 Mar, 2024 09:48am
Print Energy models being used by IEP, IGECP: Ministry, KP govt raise questions on duplication ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Water Resources and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Government are said to have raised questions on... Updated 04 Mar, 2024 08:38am
Markets Nishat Group seeks inclusion of its two plants in IGCEP ISLAMABAD: M/s Nishat Group has asked National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) to include its two power... Published 23 Feb, 2024 06:36am
Print 300-MW KE project to stay: SIFC decides to scrap LoIs of Cat-III wind projects ISLAMABAD: The Apex Committee (AC) of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has decided to scrap all... Updated 17 Feb, 2024 04:18pm
Print 300MW category–III wind project: SIFC EC directs PPIB to conduct bidding process ISLAMABAD: The Executive Committee of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has directed the Private... Updated 10 Feb, 2024 04:23pm
Print Getting power from Cat–III wind projects: KE links setting up of infrastructure to Nepra’s nod ISLAMABAD: K-Electric (KE) has reportedly linked establishment of infrastructure of power evacuation from... Updated 25 Jan, 2024 09:11am
Opinion Navigating FDI challenges in power sector The latest investment setback suffered by the renewable energy sector in Pakistan is the unsuccessful endeavour to... Published 16 Jan, 2024 05:44am
Business & Finance Wind, solar projects: PPIB seeks details of LoIs issued by Punjab, Sindh ISLAMABAD: The Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has sought details of Letters of Intent (LoIs) of wind... Updated 10 Jan, 2024 09:00am
Print Category–III wind projects: NPCC asked to devise wheeling mechanism ISLAMABAD: An inter-organisation committee has directed National Power Control Centre (NPCC), the system operator,... Updated 09 Jan, 2024 08:41am
Opinion Hopium – I Stubborn refusal to look reality in the face and wishing for good daddy saviour has been our norm since 75 years,... Published 04 Jan, 2024 05:41am
Print 600MW wind, solar projects: PFREF moves army chief ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Foreign Renewable Energy Forum (PFREF) has approached Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir for... Updated 04 Jan, 2024 09:21am
Print NTDC supports conversion of Lalpir, Pakgen to Thar coal ISLAMABAD: National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) has supported conversion of M/s Lalpir (LP) and Pakgen... Updated 02 Jan, 2024 08:24am
Print LoIs for hydropower projects: KP seeks provinces’ say in PPIB WG ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) government has urged the federal government to give membership to provincial... Updated 11 Dec, 2023 09:09am
Opinion Insoluble dilemma of power forecasts? As the NTDC (National Transm-ission and Dispatch Company) and Power Division are progressing with the next IGCEP... Published 06 Dec, 2023 04:27am
Print Minister reviews power sector progress ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Muhammad Sami Saeed, on Tuesday,... Updated 06 Dec, 2023 08:38am
Markets Expiry of initial PPA likely in 2028: LDPL approaches Nepra for inclusion in IGCEP for another 10-15 years ISLAMABAD: Liberty Daharki Power Limited (LDPL) has approached National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra)... Published 05 Dec, 2023 03:01am
Opinion Envisioning Karachi’s energy future Karachi is seeing a surging energy demand due to its rapid expansion. Diverse industries and commercial activities... Updated 29 Nov, 2023 05:34am
Opinion IGCEP and Nepra mismatch in cost calculations A solid game plan for our energy needs is more than just a smart move; it is essential. Energy isn’t just another... Updated 28 Nov, 2023 05:26am
Print Alteration in PD’s draft summary on KE issues proposed ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Privatisation has proposed alteration in Power Division’s draft summary on K-Electric (KE)... Updated 24 Nov, 2023 08:59am
Opinion Importance of central planning cannot be overemphasized Academics keep on telling us about the progress Pakistan achieved during the 1960s – basically, through the... Updated 13 Nov, 2023 07:02am
Editorials Power planning conundrum EDITORIAL: There is utter confusion on the future course of power sector planning. Earlier this week, Nepra ... Published 30 Oct, 2023 05:24am
3 imported coal-based IPPs to Thar coal: PPIB seeks details of Chinese Ad hoc Working Group on conversion