The Islamic Republic of Pakistan which became an independent state in 1947 is governed by a federal parliamentary constitution. It is globally the sixth most populous country with a population of approximately 200 million people and a comparatively high population …
Read More »Saudi Arabia, Russia investment: an impetus to Pakistan energy sector
Ardent interest of Saudi Arabia Pakistan wants to develop Gwadar not only as an economic hub but also an oil city consisting of oil refineries and petrochemical complexes under CPEC. Gwadar’s port is being developed as part of the $64 …
Read More »Energy policies without efficacy
According to a conservative estimate, Pakistan loses approximately 2 percent of its GDP growth every year by virtue of energy conundrum. This issue has persisted for last two decades, to say the least. As per the world standards, even the …
Read More »Renewable energy precedence
The government of Prime Minister Imran Khan has promised to introduce a new national energy policy with focus on development of renewable energy sector. The officials have indicated that share of renewable will be increased to 20 percent in the …
Read More »Review of Engro energy companies
Engro Powergen Qadirpur Incorporated in 2008 as a subsidiary to develop power projects in Pakistan, Engro Powergen Qadirpur Limited is Engro Corporation’s first initiative into the country’s power sector. Its aim is to ease the burden on the nation’s energy …
Read More »Energy import bill: a conundrum for the govt in 2018-19
The year 2018 was no different for Pakistan since there was surge in the oil import bill despite the lower international prices. On the one hand, increase in the use of oil indicates economic activities, however, on the contrary, it …
Read More »Scope in Pakistan’s renewable energy
Pakistan contains vast renewable energy potential. As per last national plan, Pakistan can only have a 5 percent of total generation from renewable power (mainly wind, solar and bagasse only). It is being said that Pakistan should set the target …
Read More »Challenges and prospects to sustain E&P sector in Pakistan
Pakistan heavily relies on imported energy – petroleum oil and fuel gases – to run the economy. According to estimates, it meets around 70 percent of energy needs through imports. Energy imports comprise around one-fourth of the total import bill …
Read More »Oil refining most important segment of energy chain
Crude oil refineries are the most important segment of the energy chain in Pakistan. They not only save billions of dollars every year, but also add value, provide employment and make substantial contribution to the national exchequer. However, it will …
Read More »Outlook of upstream oil and gas sector
Natural gas plays a major role in the energy matrix of Pakistan. It accounts for almost 32 percent of the total primary energy supply mix in Pakistan and Pakistan is 20th largest gas consumer of the word, with an established …
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