Pakistan’s refinery crisis is a six billion dollar gamble on energy security
When good intentions meet fiscal reality, everything is not guaranteed to go right
Nepra approves revised uniform tariff for FY 2025-26 amid industry concerns
New tariff set at Rs 31.59/kWh, a reduction from Rs 32.73/kWh; concerns raised over impact of tariff changes on industries and continued reliance on government relief
Mari Energies secures government approval for gas supply to three fertiliser plants
Approved gas allocations include 104 MMscfd for FFC (Port Qasim), 68 MMscfd for Fatimafert, and 50 MMscfd for Agritech
Why did the Pakistani govt increase fuel prices, despite a drop in global oil price?
Recent fuel price hikes have left many scratching their heads as global pressures settle down
How do petrol pumps make money?
After all of the hullabaloo surrounding the increase in margins, how does the petrol pump business model even work?
Pakistan’s oil and gas sector posts significant growth in first half of 2025
Hydrocarbon stocks increase to 239.6mn barrels of oil and 19 tcf of gas by June 2025, driven by discoveries in Waziristan, Bettani, and Pindori; listed E&P firms added 2.4 million barrels of oil and 833.1 tcf of gas
Petrol, diesel prices slashed by Rs2 for April 2018
ISLAMABAD: The government on Saturday announced a reduction in prices of petrol and diesel by Rs2.07 and Rs2.00 per litre, respectively, for the month...
What happened to Hascol at the Sindh High Court?
A recent mistake by the execution branch of the Sindh High Court has brought the case of a debt owed by Hascol to MENA Energy back into the limelight. The details raise more questions than answers
Power demand shrinks 3.6% in FY25 due to tariff hike, weak industry
Electricity consumption in Pakistan declined by 3.6 percent during the first nine months of the ongoing fiscal year, reflecting the impact of elevated tariffs,...
IESCO, FESCO, and GEPCO to be privatised in first phase, Senate body informed
Provinces show no interest; steps underway to clear Discos' balance sheets, transfer properties and shift shares from WAPDA to government, says Power Division Secretary
Pakistan’s mystery billionaire
“He’s the Howard Hughes of Pakistan. Nobody ever sees him. You’re the first ones (among journalists) who are going to witness him in the...
Pakistan’s local oil reserves rise 23% to 238 million barrels in 2024, gas reserves stable
New discoveries and increased production drive growth in oil reserves, while gas reserves show limited change
Is it time to retire Pakistan’s idle coal giants?
A bold financial blueprint could transform Pakistan's coal power plans into renewable energy assets, while protecting Chinese investors
NEPRA report highlights power sector crisis, urgent reforms essential
Inefficiencies in generation, transmission, and governance cited as key challenges.
SSGC swings to Rs. 8.29 billion profit in FY24, up 1,092% YoY
Gas utility rebounds from last year's loss, stock price rises by over 7%, auditor flags doubtful receivables as key risk
