Govt intends to convert 3 imported coal-run power plants to Thar coal ISLAMABAD: The government intends to convert three plants running on imported coal to Thar coal after taking Chinese... Updated 17 May, 2024 09:24am
Print IMF delineates steps to curb gas circular debt Fund suggests price adjustments should continue to move toward the full phasing out of captive power usage this year Updated 11 May, 2024 08:10pm
Print IMF agreement implementation: PD revises gas supply priorities Removes captive power plants from its list of prioritised sectors, revises tariff upwards from Rs 1100 to Rs 2750 per mmbtu Updated 22 Mar, 2024 04:05pm
Print Two power plants: PD shares with PC issues hindering sell-off process ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has reportedly shared issues with Privatisation Commission (PC) that are hindering... Updated 16 Mar, 2024 03:07pm
Print Govt moves NPP, GPP sell-off process forward Cabinet Committee on Privatisation directs Power Division to submit timelines for each of the issues hindering the process of privatisation of Nandipur Power Plant and Guddu Power Plant Updated 29 Feb, 2024 09:36am
Markets Captive power plants: MCCI warns of hike in gas prices LAHORE: In a recent meeting with print and electronic media representatives, Mian Rashid Iqbal, President of the... Published 17 Feb, 2024 05:51am
Print CCoE meets today to negotiate with baggasse power plants ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) headed by caretaker Minister for Power and Petroleum Muhammad Ali... Updated 26 Jan, 2024 08:45am
Markets Wärtsilä secures 12-year agreement extension with Sindh Nooriabad Power Company Technology group Wärtsilä’s Operation & Maintenance (O&M) agreement with Sindh Nooriabad Power Company... Published 09 Jan, 2024 04:08pm
Markets Punjab faces electricity, gas shortages LAHORE: Different parts of Punjab including the provincial capital of Lahore are facing electricity and gas... Published 01 Jan, 2024 05:40am
Markets CPPA-G seeks tariff hike of Rs.4.6617/kWh ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has sought an increase of Rs.4.6617/kWh over the... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Print GPPs settlement: ECC may approve Rs262.075bn TSG ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet is likely to approve Rs262.075 billion technical... Updated 20 Dec, 2023 09:50am
Print Power plants: Delay in clearance of Rs55bn dues jeopardises operations: SECMC KARACHI: The delay in clearing the outstanding balance of Rs 55 billion by power plants to Sindh Engro Coal Mining... Updated 14 Dec, 2023 09:36am
Print LSG Hydro Power Project: Nepra weighs up grant of concurrence application filed by Korean co ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) conducted a public hearing to deliberate the... Updated 08 Dec, 2023 10:02am
Print Govt embarks on restructuring PIA, PSM, railways Federal government has periodically been releasing unbudgeted support to pay the salaries of Pakistan Steel Mills employees since 2013 Updated 01 Dec, 2023 12:42pm
Print Recoveries under QTA: Discos seek positive adjustment of Rs1.7 per unit ISLAMABAD: The power Distribution Companies (DISCOs) have sought positive adjustment of Rs 1.7 per unit to recover... Updated 31 Oct, 2023 09:50am
Print Negative adjustment of Rs357m in QTA: Nepra puts its decision on KE’s request on hold ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Thursday decided to hold decision on... Updated 20 Oct, 2023 10:06am
Opinion Capacity payments conundrum The matter of increased capacity payments to power plants has sparked a heated controversy. In recent years, these... Updated 19 Oct, 2023 05:34am
Print Cheap power during winter months: Package for industry on the cards The impact of incremental package will be around Rs 25 billion Updated 09 Oct, 2023 09:53am
Markets Energy tariff hike triggers significant steel price surge: PALSP ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Association of Large Steel Producers (PALSP) issues a grave warning to the nation as the... Published 26 Sep, 2023 06:33am
Print Coal pricing mechanism: power plants, coal suppliers question Nepra’s proposed revision ISLAMABAD: Coal power plants and coal suppliers on Thursday raised questions on NEPRA’s proposed revision in coal... Updated 22 Sep, 2023 02:20pm
Opinion Handling the energy crisis The relentless rise in electricity prices in Pakistan has taken a severe toll on domestic consumers, large-scale... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Print FCA Aug: CPPA-G seeks Rs1.83/ unit hike in Discos’ tariff ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency- Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has sought a positive adjustment of Rs 1.83 per... Updated 20 Sep, 2023 10:28am
Print CPEC power plants: Sinosure demands govt make payments ISLAMABAD: China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation (Sinosure) has warned the GoP on not honouring its... Updated 18 Sep, 2023 09:45am
Print Private power plants: PD pays Rs300bn to trim circular debt Finance Ministry has issued a GoP guarantee in respect of fresh refinancing facilities from a consortium of four banks Updated 06 Jul, 2023 10:36am
Print Rs1.25/unit raise in Discos’ tariffs allowed ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Tuesday approved an average increase of Rs 1.25... Updated 05 Jul, 2023 08:54am
Print Rs76.726bn approved to keep CDMP commitment with IMF ISLAMABAD: The government has approved an amount of Rs 76.726 billion to maintain commitment of Circular Debt... Updated 22 Jun, 2023 08:55am
Print Govt to buy LNG from Azerbaijan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday approved a liquefied natural gas (LNG) purchase agreement framework with... Updated 15 Jun, 2023 09:07am
Markets Transportation of Thar coal to power plants: Senate panel recommends Rs40bn for railway link ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Special Initiatives on Tuesday recommended ... Published 14 Jun, 2023 06:21am
Business & Finance Industrial areas: APTMA advocates dedicated power plants ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has presented innovative solution to reduce energy cost ... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Markets Refineries forced to export products as power plants not lifting FO ISLAMABAD: Power plants are reportedly not lifting furnace oil as per firm demand due to which refineries are... Published 24 May, 2023 05:57am
