Oil stable on trade talk optimism and OPEC cuts, but slowdown looms
International Brent crude futures were at $57.43 per barrel at 0218 GMT, up 10 cents, or 0.1 percent from their last close
Commerce Division, PPRA say opinion not sought on fuel supply agreement with Azerbaijan: Report
Petroleum Division suggestion on Azerbaijan deal blocked by PPRA and Commerce Division
Pakistan coal imports projected to soar to 30m tons by 2020
The demand for cement manufacturers was projected to increase by 2.0 million tons, whilst coal-fired power plants would require 8 million tons by 2020
PIAF seeks 10pc reduction in gas tariff for local industry
LAHORE:Â The Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (PIAF) has said that the cost of doing business has increased manifold, which would lead...
Japan rebounds, Asia jumps on US data as trade talks begin
Japan’s benchmark, bouncing back from steep losses last week, started the day trading over 3 percent higher
Oil prices rise more than 1% on trade talks, supply cuts
Financial markets were being lifted early on Monday on expectations that face-to-face trade negotiations between delegates from Washington and Beijing, due to start on Monday, would lead to an easing in tensions between the two biggest economies in the world
Govt directs domestic refineries to use ‘deemed duty’ for upgradation of facilities
According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Energy (MoE), the government has directed refineries to sign commercial agreements with power producers for using their capacity for furnace oil storage
Pakistan, UAE finalise talks to build oil refinery, says Fawad Chaudhry
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Sunday said that the United Arab Emirates (UAE), would build an oil...
Neelum-Jehlum to produce electricity at full capacity from April
ISLAMABAD: Neelum Jhelum Hydroelectric Power Project is bracing up for full generation during the next high flow season that is due to...
Iran says despite U.S. sanctions, it has found new ‘potential’ oil buyers
Washington seeks to bring Iranian oil exports to zero in order to curb Tehran’s missile and nuclear programs and counter its growing military and political influence in the Middle East
Gas shortage and power plants tripping cripples’ national grid
Pakistan Electric Power Company (PEPCO) on Friday disclosed total power generation stood at 9,800 megawatts, whilst demand was 12,500 megawatts, resulting in a shortfall of 2,700 megawatts
RLNG supply not feasible to fertilizer plants, facing liquidity crunch says, SNGPL
To avoid a liquidity crisis, SNGPL has requested the Ministry of Finance to release subsidy amount worth Rs1,332,184,376 against gas provided to both fertilizer plants from December 8th to December 31st, 2018 on an immediate basis
Report puts entire blame of gas crisis on MD’s of SNGPL & SSGC
According to officials, the major beneficiaries of the recent gas crisis was the oil mafia which was successful in promoting the utilization of imported furnace oil in power plants in contravention of the merit order
NTDC to depute anti-fog insulators for controlling tripping in foggy weather
To rein in these incidents, the NTDC has floated tenders and it is anticipated the anti-fog insulators will be installed at Port Qasim by March 2019
‘Mohmand Dam construction contract to CGGC-DESCON made on merit’
WAPDA chairman says int’l bidding for eligible firms was invited for procurement in accordance with PPRA and PEC provisions
ISLAMABAD:Â Water and Power...