Thar coal termed game changer for economy D_Trends

Thar coal termed game changer for economy D_Trends

ISLAMABAD: Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) Director General Coal Said Ali Nawaz has remarked that Thar coal is truly a game changer for Pakistan’s economy as the country has spent $6 billion on coal imports in the last three to four years. “In the next five years, we could fully reap the benefits as … Read more

Govt considers shift to Thar coal for Chinese power plants to cut costs Dtrends

Govt considers shift to Thar coal for Chinese power plants to cut costs Dtrends

The Ministry of Energy has established a four-member committee to explore the feasibility of transitioning Chinese-operated power plants in the country from imported coal to locally sourced coal from the Thar region. An energy ministry’s notification earlier this week announced the formation of a committee led by the additional secretary of the power division.  The … Read more

Are CPEC IPPs about to shift from imported to Thar Coal?  D_Trends

Are CPEC IPPs about to shift from imported to Thar Coal?  D_Trends

ISLAMABAD: Power Minister Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Laghari has formed a four-member committee to oversee the conversion of three CPEC-developed Independent Power Producers (IPPs) from imported coal to Thar coal, with a formal notification issued by the Power Division. According to a copy of the power division’s notification seen by Profit, this four-member committee will … Read more