Islamabad, December 28, 2024 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has instructed the expeditious installation of smart meters across the country to enhance transparency in the electricity billing system and implement robust measures to curb electricity theft. The directive came during a high-level review meeting on the performance of Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOs).
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Karachi Electric Consumers to Get Above Rs 7 Billion Refund
Karachi, December 28, 2024 – Electricity consumers in Karachi are set to receive a substantial refund of over Rs 7 billion as K-Electric (KE), the city’s primary power utility, has filed a petition with the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) seeking approval to refund Rs4.98 per unit. This refund comes as part of the monthly fuel charges adjustment (FCA) for November 2024.
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Petroleum Prices in Pakistan Witness Notable Decline in 2024
Islamabad, December 27, 2024 – Petroleum prices in Pakistan have shown a significant decline throughout 2024, providing relief to consumers and contributing to a reduction in the inflation rate of essential items.
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PPL Commissions Exploratory Well to Address Energy Crisis
Karachi, December 27, 2024 – Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has successfully commissioned an exploratory well in Sindh, a development poised to alleviate the country’s gas supply gap amid the prevailing energy crisis.
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OGDCL Enhances Oil Production from Pasakhi-5 Well
Karachi, December 26, 2024 – Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) announced on Thursday the successful revival and significant enhancement of oil production from the Pasakhi-5 Well, situated in District Hyderabad, Sindh. This development marks another milestone in OGDCL’s efforts to strengthen Pakistan’s energy sector.
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PPL Announces Significant Gas Discovery in Jamshoro, Sindh
Karachi, December 24, 2024 – Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) announced a major gas discovery in the Jamshoro district of Sindh Province, marking a promising development for the nation’s energy sector.
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OGDCL Revives Dars West-2 Well, Boosting Hydrocarbon Output
Karachi, December 24, 2024 – The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has successfully revived hydrocarbon production from the Dars West-2 Well by tapping into a new interval, the B-Sand of the Lower Goru Formation. This significant milestone showcases OGDCL’s innovative approach and its commitment to enhancing hydrocarbon recovery through advanced, rigless interventions.
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OGDCL Optimizes Rajian Field, Enhances Oil Output
Karachi, December 16, 2024 – Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has successfully restored production at a heavy oil well located within its Northern Region field, marking a significant milestone in the company’s efforts to enhance output and operational efficiency.
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Pakistan Revises Petroleum Prices for Final Fortnight of 2024
Islamabad, December 16, 2024 – Pakistan has announced a revision in petroleum prices for the final fortnight of the year 2024. According to a statement issued by the Finance Division, the price of petroleum-based petrol will remain unchanged at Rs252.10 per litre for the next two weeks. However, the government has reduced the prices of high-speed diesel (HSD), kerosene, and light diesel oil (LDO), providing some relief to consumers.
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OGDCL Discovers Gas and Condensate in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Karachi, December 13, 2024 – Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has made a significant breakthrough with the discovery of gas and condensate in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province, a promising development for Pakistan’s energy sector.
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