Articles

July 30, 2018

As gas resources deplete, Pakistan needs biogas policy to utilise waste

ISLAMABAD: Biogas is made by fermentation of bio-materials like food waste, agricultural residue, waste water, solid waste and excreta of human and animals among others. Several […]
July 9, 2018

Thar coal may become uncompetitive if high cost trends continue

ISLAMABAD: It is a matter of great pleasure that the Thar coal project has reached a critical stage by hitting the coal surface and the reported […]
July 2, 2018

Rising hydroelectric power tariff – a case for reform

I ISLAMABAD: We have earlier in this space written about reforming the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), identifying cases of excessive capital expenditure (capex) and tariff over-charging. […]
June 25, 2018

Pakistan needs to double gas production in 5-7 years

ISLAMABAD: At present, political parties are defining and refining their agendas or manifestoes. Normally before elections, they are more attentive and keen to listen and later […]
May 28, 2018

Solar-wind hybrid plants will save Pakistan cost, better utilise capacity

ISLAMABAD: Solar-wind hybrid means integration of solar and wind energy production by installing both solar and wind power plants at one piece of land or at nearby […]