Syed Akhtar Ali

February 17, 2022

Energy efficiency [Part – II]

In the first part of the article, we discussed how innovation in products is playing a major role in energy conservation. Innovation and upgrades in home […]
February 16, 2022

Energy efficiency [Part – I]

The writer is a former member of the Energy Planning Commission and author of ‘Pakistan’s Energy Issues: Success and Challenges’. The idea that ‘energy conserved is […]
February 8, 2022

The national electricity plan (Part – II)

It seems that the government of Pakistan is sceptical about talks of an open market regime in the power sector. In the meanwhile, it is letting […]
February 7, 2022

Dealing with rising oil prices

Differential pricing, rationing are two possible tools to reduce impact of price surge ISLAMABAD: There is no increase in petroleum prices this time around, although crude […]
February 7, 2022

The national electricity plan: Part – I

Complying with the recently introduced requirements of the Nepra Act, the power division has prepared the first draft of the National Electricity Plan (NEP). This plan […]
January 24, 2022

Emerging copper market and opportunities

Renewable energy needs 4-6 times more copper than fossil energy ISLAMABAD: Copper market is emerging once again in the march towards green energy and electric vehicles […]
January 23, 2022

Prices of POL and products—I

Petrol prices have been increased again to cross the mark of Rs 147 per litre, while diesel remains cheaper by a few rupees. International prices have […]
January 17, 2022

Mining sector: accommodating local interests

There are people who are sceptical about the gas resource potential ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has considerable mineral resources which could not be utilised for a variety of […]
January 13, 2022

Accommodating local interests

The writer is a former member of the Energy Planning Commission and author of ‘Pakistan’s Energy Issues: Success and Challenges’. Pakistan has considerable reserves of mineral […]