Government seeks to raise Rs 350 billion through power tariff increase on commercial, industrial, agriculture and domestic consumers during the current fiscal year

The federal government expects to generate Rs 325-350 billion from massive tariff increase on commercial, industrial, agriculture and domestic consumers during the current fiscal year; it will be implemented in two phases, a senior official of Ministry of Water and Power 
The raise in tariff for …http://alternativeenergy.com.pk/pakistan-news/government-seeks-to-raise-rs-350-billion-through-power-tariff-increase-on-commercial-industrial-agriculture-and-domestic-consumers-during-the-current-fiscal-year/ Agriculture, commercial, domestic consumers, industrial, Ministry of Water and Power, power tariff increase

Chinese firm to set up four energy projects tariff approval from Nepra

ISLAMABAD: A Chinese energy investment company has identified four energy projects in Pakistan for immediate investment, but informed the government that the start-up of these projects would depend on tariff approval from Nepra.
As a follow-up to the recent visit of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif…http://alternativeenergy.com.pk/national-news/chinese-firm-to-set-up-four-energy-projects-tariff-approval-from-nepra/ Board of Investment (BoI), coal-based power projects, energy projects, energy projects in Pakistan, Ministry of Water and Power, tariff approval from Nepra

National Power Policy 2013-18 support the current and future energy Ministry of Water and Power of the Government of Pakistan

INTRODUCTION: The Ministry of Water and Power of the Government of Pakistan has developed an ambitious power policy to support the current and future energy needs of the country. This bold strategy will set Pakistan on a trajectory of rapid economic growth and social development….http://alternativeenergy.com.pk/pakistan-news/national-power-policy-2013-18-support-the-current-and-future-energy-ministry-of-water-and-power-of-the-government-of-pakistan/ current and future energy, Government of Pakistan, key challenges power sector, Ministry of Water and Power, National Power Policy 2013-18, SUPPLY STRATEGY

Curbing gas, electricity theft: draft ordinances sent to CCI Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra)

To deal with the power and gas theft the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources and Ministry of Water and Power have drafted ordinances and sent to the Council of Common Interests (CCI), which will meet here on Tuesday (today). According to reliable sources, the petroleum ministry has…http://alternativeenergy.com.pk/oil-gas-energy/curbing-gas-electricity-theft-draft-ordinances-sent-to-cci-oil-and-gas-regulatory-authority-ogra/ Council of Common Interests (CCI), Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources, Ministry of Water and Power, Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra)

No respite despite payment to independent power producers (IPPs) : PPP

Pakistan People”s Party on Saturday asked the government to explain as to where over Rs 300 billion paid to power producers to clear the circular debt had disappeared as the loadshedding had further increased instead of decreasing. “The government had claimed that the power situation…http://alternativeenergy.com.pk/pakistan-news/no-respite-despite-payment-to-independent-power-producers-ipps-ppp/ electricity shortfall, Independent Power Producers (IPPs), Ministry of Water and Power, Pakistan People”s Party

federal government increases Power Ministry allocations by 25 percent Finance Ministry released only Rs 43.215 billion in 2012-13

The federal government has increased allocations to the Ministry of Water and Power by about 25 percent to Rs 56.439 billion for the financial year 2013-14 against Rs 45.192 billion earmarked in 2012-13. The Finance Ministry released only Rs 43.215 billion in 2012-13 citing financial crunch…http://alternativeenergy.com.pk/national-news/federal-government-increases-power-ministry-allocations-by-25-percent-finance-ministry-released-only-rs-43-215-billion-in-2012-13/ financial year 2013-14, Ministry of Water and Power, Smart Grid

Power ministry seeks Rs 45 billion for optimum power output to maintain power generation at an optimum level in June,

The Ministry of Water and Power is reported to have sought Rs 45 billion from the Finance Ministry to maintain power generation at an optimum level in June,   ”We have submitted our plan to the Finance Ministry which includes estimated recovery in June, generation plan and fund…http://alternativeenergy.com.pk/pakistan-news/power-ministry-seeks-rs-45-billion-for-optimum-power-output-to-maintain-power-generation-at-an-optimum-level-in-june/ (NPCC), All Pakistan Textile Manufacturers Association, APTMA, Discos, Distribution Companies, Finance Ministry, maintain power generation, Ministry of Water and Power, National Power Control Centre

Ministry of Water and Power seeks Rs 45 billion for optimum power output A delegation of All Pakistan Textile Manufacturers Association (APTMA)

The Ministry of Water and Power is reported to have sought Rs 45 billion from the Finance Ministry to maintain power generation at an optimum level in June,  ”We have submitted our plan to the Finance Ministry which includes estimated recovery in June, generation plan and fund…http://alternativeenergy.com.pk/national-news/ministry-of-water-and-power-seeks-rs-45-billion-for-optimum-power-output-a-delegation-of-all-pakistan-textile-manufacturers-association-aptma/ (NPCC), Ministry of Water and Power, National Power Control Centre

Infrastructure: reiterates importance of Diamer Bhasha Dam Ministry of Water and Power

ISLAMABAD: 
The Diamer Bhasha Dam project is a “life-line” for national economy which would help meet country’s future agricultural and power requirements, said officials of the Ministry of Water and Power.
Talking to the press on Friday, an official of the ministry said that the Diamer…http://alternativeenergy.com.pk/pakistan-news/infrastructure-reiterates-importance-of-diamer-bhasha-dam-ministry-of-water-and-power/ agricultural and power requirements, Diamer Bhasha Dam, Diamer Bhasha Dam project Pakistan, Ministry of Water and Power, Tarbela Dam

Resolving power crisis: Rs 15.5 billion payment becomes bone of contention Ministry of Water and Power and Ministry of Finance,

he schedule for payment of Rs 15.5 billion to resolve current power crisis has reportedly become a bone of contention between the Ministry of Water and Power and Ministry of Finance,  Official statement issued by the Prime Minister Secretariat on May 20, and subsequent press conference by the…http://alternativeenergy.com.pk/national-news/resolving-power-crisis-rs-15-5-billion-payment-becomes-bone-of-contention-ministry-of-water-and-power-and-ministry-of-finance/ billion payment, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Water and Power, Prime Minister Secretariat, Resolving power crisis