Energy

Food insecurity Pakistan has one of the world’s most impressive agricultural systems but it has not used it well or not being able to manage properly. Agriculture sector is still the dominant sector of the economy with profound impact on …

Adviser to PM on Aviation Division Mr. Sardar Mehtab Ahmed Khan inaugurates country’s largest fuel farm facility jointly set up by PSO and APL at new Islamabad International Airport Mr. Sardar Mehtab Ahmed Khan, Adviser to Prime Minister on Aviation …

Since January 2018, Pakistan has witnessed a persistent rise in oil fuel prices. The petroleum products prices are revised on every month by the Ministry of Finance and petroleum prices are suggested by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) …

Natural gas is Pakistan’s primary source of energy and has committed to various pipeline and terminal projects for delivery to homes, industries and power plants. Gas makes up more than a half of the country’s energy source and it uses …

There are two wide-spread perceptions prevailing in the market: 1) exploration and production companies (E&P) declare high dividend to facilitate the government in meeting the budget deficit, rather than investing in exploration and production activities and 2) the successive governments …

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is a cleaner commodity than petrol, diesel, wood, coal and fuel oil. Pakistan homes taking its best benefit as motorists use LPG in their vehicles, which is cost effective and convenient. LPG is environment-friendly fuel to …

Pakistan’s first gas field was found in 1952 in Balochistan and the commercial exploitation of the field began in 1955. Sui gas field accounts for a quarter of Pakistan’s gas production. The exploration activities went on and gas was discovered …

The Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) sector would be fully revived with increased import of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) during the next two years. Around 3,200 CNG stations were operating in 2012 when natural gas supply to the outlets was stopped …

Issues Pakistan has currently two types of gas — imported and local. Textile, fertilizers, CNG stations and power sectors are using the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) under ring fencing regime. However, the domestic, commercial and some industrial players are using …

Pakistan needs to explore indigenous oil and gas reserves. It has been observed that gas available from the new discoveries made by foreign companies is much costly than the gas produced by the Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) at Sui in …