Too tight fiscal space: MoF bans SGs, subsidies Cites limited fiscal space and cap on expenditures as reasons Updated 21 Mar, 2023 09:02am
Markets Bangladesh’s RPGCL seeks LNG cargo for April delivery DHAKA/SINGAPORE: Bangladesh’s state-owned Rupantarita Prakritik Gas Company Ltd (RPGCL) has issued a tender seeking... Published 17 Mar, 2023 01:27pm
BR Research Pakistan’s dwindling LNG relevance As Europe seems to have escaped a harsh winter, LNG prices have come down quite a bit from the peak seen six months... Published 14 Mar, 2023 09:15am
Business & Finance Two fertiliser plants, domestic sector: PSO needs Rs39bn for payment obligations and sustaining LNG supply chain ISLAMABAD: Petroleum Division has sought Rs 39 billion against supply of RLNG to two fertilizer plants and domestic... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:55am
Print SSGC seeks 26.9pc raise in gas prices ISLAMABAD: The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has filed a petition for an increase of 26.9 percent or Rs83.16 per... Updated 03 Mar, 2023 09:00am
Editorials Power planning marred by myriad miscalculations EDITORIAL: According to a Business Recorder news item, the government has decided not to change the location of ... Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am
Print Gas tariffs to be raised for consumers of SNGPL, SSGC ISLAMABAD: Gas tariffs will have to be raised by Rs 98 per mmbtu for SNGPL consumers and Rs 109.91 per mmbtu for ... Updated 11 Feb, 2023 05:15pm
Print Tariff of indigenous gas-run CPPs likely to be reviewed Government to allow new CPPs with cogeneration technology to get RLNG connections at notified tariff Updated 06 Feb, 2023 09:06am
Markets Nepra approves IGCEP-2022 ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved the Indicative Generation Capacity... Published 04 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Opinion Energy sector reforms – II: low-hanging fruit rotting Building on previous op-eds, we are aware of Pakistan’s energy sector challenges and measures requiring execution in... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Print Two fertiliser plants: PD seeks Rs25.6bn for RLNG supply Petroleum Division follows instructions of the Economic Coordination Committee of the cabinet Updated 21 Jan, 2023 11:40am
Print Dar’s upcoming Qatar visit likely to improve energy situation ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar is likely to visit Qatar next week wherein he would offer RLNG projects, more... Updated 20 Jan, 2023 11:37am
Markets Pakistan's power generation cost increases significantly in December The total cost of generating electricity in the country increased nearly 18%, hitting Rs7.04 KWh in December 2022... Published 19 Jan, 2023 01:26pm
Business & Finance Gas supply from MPCL: FKPCL asked to obtain PPIB’s consent ISLAMABAD: Petroleum Division has asked M/s Fauji Kabirwala Power Company Limited (FKPCL) to get consent of PPIB for... Updated 17 Jan, 2023 09:03am
Print EPQL power generation: PPIB seeks analysis on minimum price of PEL gas ISLAMABAD: The Private Power & Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has sought a detailed analysis regarding minimum... Updated 16 Jan, 2023 09:46am
Business & Finance Pakistan’s chemical maker successfully commissions 20MW thermal power plant Pakistan’s chemical manufacturer, Nimir Industrial Chemicals Limited (NICL), on Friday announced the successful... Published 13 Jan, 2023 04:22pm
BR Research Gas tariffs: Circular debt will stay As the regulator determined consumer end gas prices for both Sui companies – analysts were quick to link it to the... Published 12 Jan, 2023 07:55am
Markets FY 2022-23: Ogra allows SNGPL, SSGCL to raise gas prices by over 74pc ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) on Wednesday recommended permitting two gas companies, the ... Published 12 Jan, 2023 05:51am
Print 3 RLNG-based power plants: ECC reduces take-or-pay commitment to 33pc ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has reduced take-or-pay commitment to 33 per... Updated 12 Jan, 2023 08:52am
Print ECC likely to take some key decisions today ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet which is scheduled to meet on Wednesday (today)... Updated 11 Jan, 2023 08:59am
Markets Standard gas/RLNG supply contracts: Ogra holds hearing to consider petitions of SNGPL, SSGC for amendment ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) on Monday held a public hearing to consider petitions of gas... Published 10 Jan, 2023 06:00am
Markets Fertiliser maker suspends urea production amid RLNG suspension Number of companies have either shut or limited their operations, citing import restrictions, energy shortages and low demand Updated 04 Jan, 2023 04:04pm
Opinion Energy sector reforms — I My previous op-ed, summed up Pakistan’s gas supply position vis-à-vis the current demand, prevailing geo-political... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Print Local gas, RLNG: Ogra underscores need for revising tariffs ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has proposed to the government to rationalise tariffs of... Updated 24 Dec, 2022 02:36pm
Print Reduction in circular debt of gas sector by 70pc: PM directs Petroleum, Finance Divisions to prepare master plan ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed Petroleum and Finance Divisions to prepare a master plan to... Updated 23 Dec, 2022 08:41am
BR Research Electricity demand keeps tanking Electricity generation stayed down year-on-year in November 2022 – for the sixth consecutive month which is ... Published 20 Dec, 2022 08:44am
Markets For next year: NPCC seeks accurate power demand forecast ISLAMABAD: The National Power Control Centre (NPCC), an arm of National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) has... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Print Determination of ERR, PERR: Ogra refuses to include cost of RLNG diversion ISLAMABAD: Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has reportedly refused to include cost of RLNG diversion in the... Updated 14 Dec, 2022 09:58am
Print Export-oriented sectors: All set for study on ‘concessionary’ RLNG ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General Audit Petroleum and Natural Resources, an arm of Ministry of Energy (Petroleum... Updated 13 Dec, 2022 09:44am
Print Fuel requirement for summer discussed ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division and Power Division) on Monday held a meeting to discuss fuel... Updated 13 Dec, 2022 09:41am