Tag Archives: energy

  A Gulf Times news article opens with the following lines; ‘Sharp decline in global energy prices appear to have taken a heavy toll on Qatar, whose trade surplus shrank considerably in January this year as exports plummeted amid rising imports, according to official figures. The trade surplus of energy-major Qatar, which is fast powering its non-hydrocarbon segments as part of diversification, plummeted 48.3% year-on-year to QR18.54bn on substantially lower …

  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 …

  Pakistan a nation with sized land area, population and economy. The country has lots of sun with density higher than many of the Asian countries. The country is facing a huge problem of energy, which has affected both the agriculture and the industry. With shortage of funds and lack of knowledge in the energy sector, too much of the bureaucratic thinking has caused lots of frustration among the people …

  Thar coal key to resolve future energy needs of the country Realizing the pinch of acute energy shortages, the present government has assigned top priority to different energy projects both in the public and private sector under Pakistan-China Economic Corridor package. Responding to the government policy, Engro Powergen Limited (EPL) signed a joint venture agreement with China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) for development of 2 x 330 MW coal …

  In November 2014, Pakistan and China signed 19 agreements and Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) to further boost the bilateral ties between the two countries in various fields, including energy and basic infrastructure sectors. Earlier a meeting between Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his Chinese counterpart was held in Beijing where both the leaders discussed bilateral relations and the regional situation. The agreements signed between the two countries include solar …

  Oil, gas and coal are the three main sources of energy as these are meeting 75 percent of global energy needs. Simultaneously, these sources playing key role in socio-economic uplift of the people but their waste and fumes bringing havoc to the environment as according to the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates, about three million premature deaths occur in a year due to environmental pollution. The experts consider renewable …

  Established in 1992, MicroTech Industries (MTI) has so far developed several telecommunications and power electronic products with in-house R&D facility, which distinguishes it from others. MTI smart metering solutions deliver a range of applications and equipment using an infrastructure comprising networked meters, communication networks and data collection and management systems. An ISO 9001:2000 certified, multi-discipline technology company involved in the design, development and manufacturing of hi-tech products, providing comprehensive …

  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. …

  Interview with Mr Inam Ur Rahman – CEO, Reon Energy Ltd & Tenaga Generasi Ltd Profile Inam ur Rahman is the Chief Executive Officer of Reon Energy Limited (REL) and Tenaga Generasi Limited (TGL), wholly-owned subsidiaries of Dawood Lawrencepur Limited (DLL). He joined DLL as CEO in September 2009 and was re-elected at the 21st AGM on 27th Sep 2012. He is currently serving as a Director on the …