Pakistan
Gwadar coal power plant: One step forward, two steps back
Gwadar coal power plant: One step forward, two steps back
The revival of the Gwadar power project on imported coal could heighten Pakistan’s economic stress
Would Pakistan’s long-term power purchase agreements become roadblocks to its solar energy revolution?
A recent public hearing held by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on a proposed 600 MW solar power plant in Muzaffargarh has brought to light a host of concerns on the right incentives needed to promote an expedient uptake of solar power in Pakistan.
Pakistan will continue gas reliance in next decade
Gas-fired power will contribute an average of 31% to its power mix, Fitch Solutions projected.
Pakistan blackouts highlight ‘urgency’ of hydropower projects
Renewables expansion in the market is still unable to replace thermal power.
Pakistan’s ageing grid network may be behind major blackouts
Fitch has observed frequent blackouts in the past six months.
Only 15% of Pakistan’s hydropower pipeline will operate on time: IEEFA
Around 51% of the pipeline reached financial close, and only 39% started construction.
Pakistan’s LNG import dependence puts energy security, financial stability at stake
The country imported 7.4 million tonnes of LNG in 2020.
K2 Management bags 2 wind projects in Pakistan
The projects have a combined 100MW capacity.