National Refinery (NRL) incurred PKR15.8bn losses, PRL posted PKR4.1bn profits and ATRL’s profit declined to PKR25.2bn, citing operational hurdles, declining…
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Digitalization is revolutionizing the economy, transforming the way businesses operate, and creating new opportunities for growth. The integration of digital…
From OPEC to renewables how critical interplay of factors influencing oil prices and their effects on national economies The economics of…
Pakistan, right after its inception in 1947, embarked on an oil and gas exploration journey, as it had inherited a…
During the last 30 years, the one sector that has brought Pakistan to the brink of default is the power…
Alternate energy, often referred to as alternative or renewable energy, encompasses energy sources that are not derived from traditional fossil…
Effective policy should rely more on alternative energy and less on fossil fuels Energy has got significant political concerns for…
Most of the equity market analysts are bullish about energy companies listed at Pakistan Stock Exchange. Two of the prime…
Need to prioritise sustainable energy solutions, take strategic reforms for long-term growth and stability Some considerations and potential steps county’s…
Electricity distribution which used to be the last mile of the electric supply industry (ESI) until recently is rapidly becoming…
Challenges and solutions in balancing solar potential and power sector viability The businessmen community has been stressing for quite some…
Pakistan’s climatic conditions are ideal for the utilization of solar energy at its maximum level. Geographically, Pakistan lies in the…
Policy shift from net metering to gross metering represents a significant change in Pakistan’s approach to solar energy Pakistan’s industrial…
The industry is likely to grow in 2024 due to its strong financial position and high oil prices Crude oil…
Pakistan faces challenges in balancing its energy needs, diplomatic ties and external pressures Global conflicts have a direct bearing on…
Since independence Pakistan has remained an energy-deficient country. After the nationalisation of industries by former Prime Minister, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto…
The vital role of insurance in Pakistan’s energy sector Pakistan’s energy sector stands as the backbone of its economy, powering…
In a previous article, this writer had noted that the global energy market was in flux and the landscape was…
“The true voyage of discovery lies not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” (Marcel Proust) Our power…
SSGCL-linked industries to protest unprecedented increase in gas tariff PHMA Zonal Chairman Abdul Jabbar Gajiani Chair welcomed the General Body…
Thar coal reserves a sustainable solution to Pakistan’s energy crisis Pakistan has been grappling with a severe energy crisis for…
Obstacles and subsidies in consumer financing Consumers and companies in Pakistan have suffered greatly from policy shifts and uncertainty. Important…
Electricity rates in Pakistan were raised recently by a hefty Rs. 4.96 per unit by the government to meet an…
Electric power supply and delivery system in many ways is like the human cardiovascular system. Proper functioning of each is…
Affordable and Clean Energy The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, were adopted by the United…
The growing interest in the development of renewable energy technology is a result of growing concern over the threat posed…
Sales of petroleum products in June 2023 were reported at 1.3 million tons, down 31%YoY, however, up by 4%MoM. The…
Energy policies are important instruments that governments use to guide and influence the participation and conduct of different actors in…
The energy sector in Pakistan remains one of the main roadblocks to economic expansion. Power sector growth and modernisation have…
The year was 1969. The then Karachi Gas Company published a print advertisement that proclaimed, ‘Sui Gas is always there whenever…
The Western mantra to get rid of fossil oil is getting louder. There are suggestions that countries have to take…
“Not in his goals but in his transitions the man is great.” (Ralph Waldo Emerson) According to media reports, our…
The oil refining sector is the foundation of people and business livelihoods all across the world. Aiming to become sustainable,…
There can’t be two opinions about the need for boosting crude oil refining capacity in Pakistan. However, analysts are of…
Launching a focal institute for the security step is admirable “Being unconquerable lies with yourself; being conquerable lies with your…
The turmoil in the world energy market triggered by the Russia-Ukraine conflict has exposed Pakistan’s vulnerability to fuel supply disruptions…
An Interesting step to secure a greener future for Pakistan with a new KE bill size To minimize the usage…
Energy futures for crude oil, refined products and natural gas have plummeted in 2023 as traders reconsidered near-term worries over…
Oil production in the United States rose to nearly 12 million barrels per day (b/d) in August 2022, the highest…
Every time a new government takes control of our country, it starts to reinvent the wheel, always with new zeal…
Energy access and availability are fundamental for individual consumers’ quality of life, economic growth, and employment opportunities. Increased energy supply…
Pakistan’s economy is anticipated to experience a slump of 3.5 percent in fiscal year (FY) 2023 (ending 30 June 2023)…
The latest UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report makes it overwhelmingly clear that there is a dire need…
Fast-Track Solarization Initiative by Our Government Our government has recently announced that it intends to install 10,000 MW of photovoltaic…
The geopolitical landscape is changing rapidly in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Russia is exploiting European countries’ heavy dependence on its gas supplies…
Next 12 months are very crucial for the economy, jobs, exports, FEX reserves, stability and security of Pakistan. One of…
Alternative energy is energy that does not comes from the fossil fuels. The prime objective is to produces little to no greenhouse…
Power generation from renewable sources such as solar and wind offers numerous benefits to society but poses multiple challenges also.…
Growing world population and socio-economic development are at the root of an ever-increasing energy demand throughout the world. Total world…
As oil demand unwinds in the wake of falling global growth, natural gas/LNG markets continue to remain tight in this…
Solar energy Pakistan has a population of over 225 million. Approximately 88 percent of the population has access to electricity…
“The true voyage of discovery does not lie in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” (Marcel Proust) Electricity…
The Ministers of the OPEC plus, who met via video conference, rubberstamped in just 16 minutes the monthly production hike…
Energy is recognized as a key player in socio-economic progress of any country. Pakistan, like other developing nations in the…
Equivalent and sustainable electricity distribution in the country remained an extra special task since Pakistan has the complete range of…
Pakistan with more than 220 million people is an important country in geological and strategic location. One of the most…
K-Electric does have any fuel storage facility nor they have an agreement with SSGC/PSO, yet they threaten to resort to…
Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) has filed its annual Petition with OGRA to increase the FY 2020-21 Average Prescribed…
“When the world is predictable, you need smart people. When the world is unpredictable, you need adaptable people,” had commented…
Mercury level has already started declining and fears of gas load shedding are rising, historically load shedding of gas has…
A delegation of more than 40 representatives from industrial, commercial and trade organizations from 17 countries paid a visit to…
Pakistan is rich in natural gas but deficient in fossil oil. At present bulk of the gas demand is met…
It is a general belief that there are four elements of life i.e. Earth, Air, Fire and Water. Fire, which…
Qatar is endowed with major hydrocarbon reserves, especially in relation to the size of its population. Nearly all of its…
Balochistan has the country’s extensive oil and gas reserves. According to an estimate, out of the Pakistan’s estimated 25.1 trillion…
There is a prevalent assumption these days that once titled as a poor man’s fuel, Liquefied Petroleum Gas which is…
The coastal areas of Balochistan like Gwadar and Pasni in Makran district provide good conditions and climate for installation and…
The Islamic Republic of Pakistan which became an independent state in 1947 is governed by a federal parliamentary constitution. It…
Ardent interest of Saudi Arabia Pakistan wants to develop Gwadar not only as an economic hub but also an oil…
According to a conservative estimate, Pakistan loses approximately 2 percent of its GDP growth every year by virtue of energy…
The government of Prime Minister Imran Khan has promised to introduce a new national energy policy with focus on development…
Engro Powergen Qadirpur Incorporated in 2008 as a subsidiary to develop power projects in Pakistan, Engro Powergen Qadirpur Limited is…
The year 2018 was no different for Pakistan since there was surge in the oil import bill despite the lower…
Pakistan contains vast renewable energy potential. As per last national plan, Pakistan can only have a 5 percent of total…
Pakistan heavily relies on imported energy – petroleum oil and fuel gases – to run the economy. According to estimates,…
Crude oil refineries are the most important segment of the energy chain in Pakistan. They not only save billions of…
Natural gas plays a major role in the energy matrix of Pakistan. It accounts for almost 32 percent of the…
Present govt must formulate an aggressive exploration policy for the province Present government led by Prime Minister Imran Khan needs…
The recent gas crisis in Karachi, provincial capital of Sindh is the most glaring example of incompetency of the incumbent…
The OPEC-led group of oil producers announced a supply cut of 1.2 million barrels per day (bpd) in crude oil…
Five years back, there was severe load shedding in Pakistan and foreign investors were reluctant in investing in the infrastructure sector especially…
The former caretaker government in June and July considerably increased the prices of petroleum products. The petroleum products prices are…
Thar coalfield in Sindh province is bestowed with 175 billion tons of lignite coal, which can fuel power generation of…
The new elected government will get the reign in control in less than a month. Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has contest…
Pakistan witnessed an increase of around 80 percent in oil and gas exploration activities in different potential areas during the…
Pakistan’s dependence on the hydrocarbons has been growing immensely where the dwindling indigenous resources are being counterpoise by imports. According…
Overcoming the chronic energy shortage in Pakistan is going to be the huge challenge for the upcoming government, which will…
The company was formed in January 1995 as a public listed company. It started its first oil refinery with a…
Out of 7.5 billion population of the entire world, around one billion people lack access to electricity across the world.…
Food insecurity Pakistan has one of the world’s most impressive agricultural systems but it has not used it well or…