Sweat drips from Aqeel Hassan as he tinkers with a labyrinth of wires that connect 270 homes in Baghdad’s sprawling Sadr City. It is a thankless job, but a crucial one amid another scorching heatwave. His workplace is a humble shack right in front of his home, which comprises a bed, pigeons in a pen […]
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Wind, solar projects soon to account for 7pc of electricity generation in Pakistan: IREC
ISLAMABAD: Production of renewable energy in Pakistan is increasing and will soon account for seven per cent of the total electricity generated in the country. This was disclosed by the Chief Executive Officer of the Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB), Shah Jahan Mirza, while speaking at the International Renewable Energy Conference organized at a hotel. […]
Iran’s Rouhani apologises for blackouts, blames heat
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani apologised Wednesday for a wave of blackouts sweeping the country, blaming a searing drought he said had virtually halted hydroelectric power generation and prompted record consumption. Since last week, Tehran and Iran’s other major cities have experienced frequent power outages that authorities say may continue until late July. “We regret the problems […]
Electricity supply to Makran Division from Iran suspended
Power supply to three districts of Makran Division has been suspended from Iran for the second day. The Makran region of Balochistan imports its electricity from the neighbouring country to fulfill its needs of power. Since Tuesday morning the power supply has been cut to the three districts and Gwadar, sources said. Earlier, the locals […]
Iraq sizzles as blackouts hit
When the mercury soared to 52 degrees Celsius (125 Fahrenheit) this week in Iraq, Ali Karrar placed his baby for a couple of minutes in the fridge. But when the power went off on Thursday night across oil-rich Iraq, people were left at a loss as to how to escape the torrid heat. Those with […]
Iraq sizzles as blackouts hit
When the mercury soared to 52 degrees Celsius (125 Fahrenheit) this week in Iraq, Ali Karrar placed his baby for a couple of minutes in the fridge. But when the power went off on Thursday night across oil-rich Iraq, people were left at a loss as to how to escape the torrid heat. Those with […]
Electricity, gas supply system to be improved from Monday, says Hammad Azhar
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar said on Friday that 40 per cent Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) supply system has been restored, whereas, electricity and gas system will show improvement from Monday. Hammad Azhar, while addressing a press conference today, said that Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) was not facing a gas shortage. He […]
Power generation up by 6.7% in May’21
According to Arif Habib Limited (AHL), power generation went up by 6.7%. In May ’21 power generation went up by 8.3% YoY to 13.010 GWh (17,86 MW) compared to 12,017 GWh (16,151 MW) during May ’20. The rise in electricity generation is due to higher generation on FO, coal, gas, nuclear and Regasified Liquefied Natural […]
PM-led CCI meeting approves National Electricity Policy 2021
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday chaired the 47th meeting of the Council of Common Interest (CCI). He approved the National Electricity Policy 2021. The session headed by the prime minister was attended by federal ministers, chief ministers and other officials. Prime Minister @ImranKhanPTI chaired meeting of Council of Common Interests today. The meeting unanimously […]
PML-N government responsible for elimination of 4,000 MW renewable energy projects: Omar Ayub
Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Omar Ayub on Monday said that the PML-N government is responsible for the elimination of 4,000 MW renewable energy projects. He said that they were also responsible for the huge losses incurred to the government in terms of capacity payment to IPPs. While speaking in the National Assembly during the […]