electricity

The French Ambassador raises the concerns of electricity companies with the Minister of Energy – Trendy Blogger

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The French Ambassador raises the concerns of electricity companies with the Minister of Energy – Trendy Blogger

French Ambassador to Pakistan Nicolas Jalli met with Energy Minister Owais Leghari to discuss the challenges faced by French independent energy producers operating in Pakistan. The meeting comes in the wake of the commitment made by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to French President Emmanuel Macron during their bilateral meeting in Riyadh last month. The challenges … Read more

The International Monetary Fund rejects Pakistan’s proposal to reduce sales tax on electricity bills – Trendy Blogger

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The International Monetary Fund rejects Pakistan’s proposal to reduce sales tax on electricity bills – Trendy Blogger

The International Monetary Fund has rejected a formal request from Pakistan’s Ministry of Energy to reduce sales tax on electricity bills, citing liabilities under the existing loan programme, Express News reported. The decision deals a blow to the government’s efforts to ease financial pressures on consumers. The Ministry of Energy had requested IMF approval to … Read more

NEPRA reveals that the cost of electricity is 491% higher than the price of a generator – Trendy Blogger

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NEPRA reveals that the cost of electricity is 491% higher than the price of a generator – Trendy Blogger

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) revealed a 491% increase in electricity costs from generation to consumer bill, according to its report. Electricity generated at Rs 7.62 per unit is sold at Rs 45 per unit, with taxes and surcharges driving up prices significantly. The NEPRA report highlights that Rs 15.28 per unit is … Read more

The Sahiwal power plant will generate more than 9 billion kilowatt hours of electricity annually – Trendy Blogger

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The French Ambassador raises the concerns of electricity companies with the Minister of Energy – Trendy Blogger

Islamabad: The Sahiwal Power Plant, equipped with 2 x 660 MW coal-fired supercritical steam generators operating at around 570°C, has the capacity to generate more than 9 billion kWh of electricity annually. Supercritical technology, which operates at higher temperatures and pressures compared to conventional coal-fired plants, increases efficiency, resulting in lower coal consumption and lower … Read more

The Cabinet approves settlement agreements with eight independent energy projects that rely on sugarcane to reduce electricity costs – Trendy Blogger

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The Cabinet approves settlement agreements with eight independent energy projects that rely on sugarcane to reduce electricity costs – Trendy Blogger

Islamabad: The Federal Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on Tuesday approved settlement agreements with eight sugarcane-based independent power producers (IPPs). This decision, which was taken based on the recommendations of the Ministry of Energy and the Department of Energy, is expected to lead to a significant reduction in electricity tariffs. The approved IPPs … Read more

NEPRA approves winter electricity package and fuel cost reduction for consumers – Trendy Blogger

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NEPRA approves winter electricity package and fuel cost reduction for consumers – Trendy Blogger

Islamabad: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved the Federal Government’s Winter Demand Initiative for Distribution Power Company (DISCOs) and K-Electric (KE) consumers. According to a NEPRA statement on Friday, the winter package will benefit industrial gauge and wheel consumers, even though they were not included in the government’s order initially.Under the winter … Read more

NEPRA completes hearing on winter electricity package – Trendy Blogger

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NEPRA completes hearing on winter electricity package – Trendy Blogger

Islamabad: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has completed the public hearing on the federal government’s proposed winter electricity package for fiscal year 2025, which aims to deliver significant savings to domestic and industrial consumers. The Winter Electricity Package aims to stimulate increased electricity consumption during the traditionally low demand winter months by offering … Read more

NEPRA hikes electricity price for K-Electric consumers by Rs 3.03 per unit – Trendy Blogger

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NEPRA approves winter electricity package and fuel cost reduction for consumers – Trendy Blogger

Karachi: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Friday raised the price of electricity for K-Electric consumers by Rs 3.03 per unit. This price hike is due to the monthly fuel price adjustment in July 2024, NEPRA said. Notice of implementation of this increase has been issued to K-Electric consumers. The additional amount will … Read more