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  Coal is a valuable and plentiful natural global resource. Not only does coal provide electricity, it is also an essential fuel for steel and cement production, and other industrial activities. World coal consumption was about 7.25 billion tones in 2010 and is expected to increase 48 per cent to 9.05 billion tones by 2030. Total world coal production reached a record level of 7,678 million tones (mt) in 2011, …

  Biogas characteristically refers to a gas produced through the biological breakdown of organic matter in the absence of oxygen. Organic waste like animal material and dead plant, animal dung, and kitchen waste can be altered into a gaseous fuel known as biogas. Biogas originates from biogenic material and is a type of biofuel. Biogas can also be utilized in anaerobic digesters where it is typically utilized in a gas …

  At present 50 percent of world’s electricity is being generated from coal and it is the one largest contributor to world electricity generation. By looking at the electricity generation mix of the countries that are blessed with coal, it is evident that coal is the largest contributor. It has been estimated that there are above 847 billion tonnes of proven coal reserves throughout the world. It is anticipated that …

  Energy generation and transmission projects are in different stages of execution The power sector achieved another landmark when the total electricity generation reached to record 17272MW for the first time in the country’s history. The hydel generation contributed 6080MW while the IPPs and GENCOs contributed 11192MW. A large number of power generation and transmission projects are already in different stages of execution which will ultimately lead to end of …

  Interview with Mr Amir ul Ebad Khan – CEO, Raas Systems Inc   Profile Professional Profile – Over twenty years of engineering experience in Energy & Environment Management – Responsible for implementing and monitoring strategies to improve Energy Mix and Energy Management within Environment & Cost Constrains – Successfully completed projects for Alternate Energy, Stand-alone units as well as Tie-Grid projects – In-depth knowledge of Energy Audit & Management …

  Interview with Mr Shamsuddin Ahmed Shaikh – CEO, Engro Powergen Limited Profile Mr Shamsuddin Ahmed Shaikh is a mechanical engineer by profession. He has done MBA from Colorado and worked for Exxon/Engro for almost three decades. Currently, he is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Engro Powergen Ltd, Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company, Engro Powergen Thar (Pvt) Ltd & Thar Power Company Ltd. Prior to his current position, Mr. …

  Balochistan’s total power demand approximately stands at 1200 megawatts, which is less than half of the requirement of Karachi. It is because of the fact that the province has no sound industrial base; hence there is no significant consumption of electricity for industrial purpose in the province. The power consumption is largely for domestic purpose. Being the least populous province, it consumes the least power, as compared to other …

  The tariff charged to consumers here is based on generation mix, structure and transmission cost and distribution losses suffered by each utility and the government firmly admitted that electricity charges in the country were higher than what consumers pay in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Costly furnace oil led to a significant increase in power tariff. The price of furnace, which was Rs20,604 per metric ton in 2006-07, increased …