In the heart of Pakistan’s energy discourse lies the Thar coal gasification debate, a contentious issue that juxtaposes the nation’s pressing energy needs against its environmental commitments. A recent study has surfaced, shedding light on the complexities surrounding coal gasification—a process argued to have a lesser environmental footprint compared to the direct burning of coal […]
Read More“Government Launches Comprehensive Housing Strategy for Affordable Homes”
The government of Pakistan is set to introduce a comprehensive national housing policy aimed at tackling the pressing housing crisis in the country. This initiative focuses on providing affordable housing solutions for low- and middle-income families. The new policy will streamline regulatory processes, offer financial incentives, and foster public-private partnerships to stimulate the housing sector. […]
Read MoreWAPDA Power Projects to Generate 11,694 MW of Electricity.
WAPDA Power Projects to Generate 11,694 MW of Electricity: The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has outlined a strategic plan to significantly boost Pakistan’s energy sector by developing power projects that are expected to generate a total of 11,694 megawatts (MW) of electricity. These initiatives, which include a mix of hydropower and other renewable […]
Read MoreChinese Company Expresses Conditional Willingness to Operate Gwadar Power Plant
China Power Partnership Corporation Limited (CPPCL) has shown conditional interest in continuing its work on the 300MW Gwadar power plant project, provided that certain terms and conditions are met. According to a report shared with the Pakistan government, CPPCL has highlighted various challenges impacting the feasibility and timely execution of the project, such as the […]
Read MoreOGDCL and Chinese CCDC Sign MoU for Shale and Tight Gas Development in Pakistan.
Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Pakistan’s leading exploration and production company, and CCDC, a major player in drilling and upstream oil field services, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of Pakistan’s shale and tight gas potential.Federal Minister for Petroleum Dr. Musadik Malik witnessed the MoU signing ceremony in Xi’an, Shaanxi […]
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