Pakistan’s power generation costs down 14% YoY in July 2025

Cost of generation per kilowatt-hour (kWh) recorded Rs8.18 in July, a 14% decrease compared to the same month last year

ECC approves uniform application of Fuel Charges Adjustment across the country

KE consumers to face DISCOs’ fuel charge adjustments as ECC approves tariff rationalization

Flood affects 32 mini power stations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Small hydro stations hit while major plants remain safe

Power companies report Rs11 billion decline in transmission and distribution losses in FY25

Power sector shows slight improvement in loss reduction, but recovery figures remain disputed by NEPRA

Saudi Aramco reports lower Q2 revenues, forecasts higher oil demand in second half of 2025

Despite a dip in crude prices, Aramco anticipates stronger demand in the second half, supported by higher output and refining performance

Electricity price in Pakistan to rise by 25% over next 8 years, says power division forecast

Average tariff expected to hit Rs29.70/unit by 2034 due to currency devaluation, impacting industrial competitiveness and consumer costs; shift towards cleaner energy sources may help reduce price pressures

Cabinet Committee on Energy directs power division to cut open access notice, review 800MW wheeling cap annually

Government shortens open access switch timeline, orders yearly review of 800MW wheeling cap to boost power market liberalization

Electricity generation finally stabilizing after two years of declines

Government policy may finally be encouraging more use of grid electricity by industrial users

Govt set to launch direct electricity sale system for commercial, industrial consumers

800 MW of electricity to be sold through competitive bidding in first phase; commercial and industrial consumers to be eligible to purchase at least 1 MW

Petroleum Division concerned over reduced RLNG off-take by power plants, warns of system risks

SNGPL reports power plants used only 327 MMFCD of RLNG on July 16, 2025, with monthly average consumption at 501 MMFCD, below the required 600 MMFCD

Denmark to launch three-year energy cooperation program with Pakistan

New initiative, backed by Danish Energy Agency, to focus on energy efficiency, renewable integration, and sector planning

JS to consolidate energy investment vehicles

Move could signal a commitment to consolidate disparate energy initiatives under one roof

Attock Refinery: cash-rich, policy-ready and poised for a once-in-a-generation upgrade

The fortress balance sheet gives the company a distinct advantage in pursuing the kind of capital expenditures that have eluded some of its competitors

Pakistan’s power generation up by 2% YoY in June 2025 due to higher demand

June's power generation rise attributed to higher demand, lower tariffs, and increased grid consumption; cost of generation decreased by 9% YoY to PKR 7.87/KWh, staying below benchmark

SSGC removes 1,506 illegal gas connections in Karachi as part of ongoing crackdown on theft

Out of the total, 1,109 illegal connections were removed in Karachi alone, with raids conducted across the city