ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (APP):Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar on Wednesday said Russia was big supplier of energy in the world and negotiation would be held on Pak-Russia cooperation in energy sector during the Prime Minister’s scheduled visit to Moscow. In a televised message, he said there was vast room for Pak-Russia cooperation in energy sector.They… Continue reading Negotiation to be held on Pak-Russia cooperation in energy sector during PM’s visit: Hammad
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Proposal for seasonal energy pricing for consumers being moved: Hammad
ISLAMABAD, Sep 3 (APP):Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar on Friday said that the Ministry was moving a proposal for seasonal energy pricing for domestic and commercial consumers to encourage power consumption during off-peak months. Min of Energy is moving a proposal for seasonal energy pricing for domestic & commercial consumers to encourage power consumption during… Continue reading Proposal for seasonal energy pricing for consumers being moved: Hammad
Pak consortium wins offshore E&P block in Abu-Dhabi: Hammad
ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (APP): Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar on Tuesday said that a consortium of four Pakistani companies under the Energy Ministry had been awarded exploration rights to a prolific offshore block in Abu-Dhabi. “We are proud to announce that a consortium of four Pakistani companies under the ministry of energy have been awarded… Continue reading Pak consortium wins offshore E&P block in Abu-Dhabi: Hammad
Record power 24,464MW generated, transmitted: Hammad Azhar
ISLAMABAD, Aug 12 (APP): Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar on Thursday said record highest power generated and transmitted yesterday at 24,467MWs. “For reference; in 2020, peak load registered was 23,370MW for one day & in 2018 it was just 20,811MW. Average power demand and supply during these summer months is approx 20% more vs last… Continue reading Record power 24,464MW generated, transmitted: Hammad Azhar
Govt decides to make RLNG procurement more transparent: Hammad
ISLAMABAD, Aug 04 (APP): Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar on Wednesday said that the government has decided to make RLNG procurement even more transparent. “I have advised to PSO & PLL boards: 1) PSO board to deliberate & decide on timing, acceptance or rejection of bids. As is the practice in PLL. 2) Decisions taken… Continue reading Govt decides to make RLNG procurement more transparent: Hammad
World Bank delegation meets Hammad Azhar
ISLAMABAD, Aug 04 (APP): A World Bank delegation led by Vice President for South Asia, Hartwig Schfer called on Federal Minister for Energy, Muhammad Hammad Azhar here on Wednesday. Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Power and Petroleum, Tabish Gauhar, Secretaries of Power and Petroleum Divisions, Pakistan Executive Director at World Bank, Naveed Kamran… Continue reading World Bank delegation meets Hammad Azhar
Sindh’ govt should focus on SOP’s implementation to control COVID spread: Hammad
ISLAMABAD, Jul 31 (APP):Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar on Saturday said the Sindh government should focus on SOP’s implementation and targeted interventions in high risk settings to control the COVID spread in Karachi. A blanket lockdown in the economic heart of Pakistan would endanger livelihoods of millions, he tweeted. The Sindh government should focus on… Continue reading Sindh’ govt should focus on SOP’s implementation to control COVID spread: Hammad
Power supply to Makran Division restored: Hammad
ISLAMABAD, Jul 30 (APP):Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar on Friday said that power supply to Makran Division has been restored. “I am grateful to the Ambassador of Iran in Pakistan for promptly accepting my request and normalising the flow of electricity to the Makran division,” he said in a series of tweets. In the meanwhile… Continue reading Power supply to Makran Division restored: Hammad
Hammad contacts Iranian Ambassador to resolve power issue in Makran Division
ISLAMABAD, Jul 29 (APP):Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar on Thursday asked Iranian ambassador to Pakistan to take immediate steps for restoring electricity supply to Gwadar, Turbat and Makran regions of Balochistan. In a telephonic call, the minister said the government was taking steps to improve the power transmission system. Steps were also being taken to… Continue reading Hammad contacts Iranian Ambassador to resolve power issue in Makran Division
Power shortfalls in Iran leading to load-shedding in Gwadar, Turbat, Makran regions: Hammad Ahzar
ISLAMABAD, Jul 29 (APP): Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar on Thursday said power shortfalls in Iran have led to load shedding in Gwadar, Turbat and Makran regions. “These areas are not connected to the national grid and dependent upon Iranian power supply. We have taken up the issue with the Iranian government and requested them… Continue reading Power shortfalls in Iran leading to load-shedding in Gwadar, Turbat, Makran regions: Hammad Ahzar
Local assembling of EVs to be started this year: Hammad Azhar
ISLAMABAD, Jul 29 (APP):Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar on Thursday expressed the hope that under clean and green initiative of Prime Minister, local assembling of electric vehicles (EVs) would start in the country by this year. Addressing a consultative workshop “Scaling up electric Mobility in Pakistan” organized jointly by National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority… Continue reading Local assembling of EVs to be started this year: Hammad Azhar
FESCO CEO suspended on board’s recommendation: Hammad
ISLAMABAD, Jul 22 (APP):Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar Thursday said as per recommendation of Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) board of directors, the FESCO chief executive officer (CEO) has been suspended as he failed to manage the power outages in the Faisalabad region due to rains on Eid day. “A separate inquiry will be held… Continue reading FESCO CEO suspended on board’s recommendation: Hammad
Most feeders in Faisalabad region restored: Hammad
ISLAMABAD, Jul 21 (APP): Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar Wednesday said most of the feeders in Faisalabad region had been restored. “Some localised transformer issues still remain and they will be cleared within the next hour Insha Allah,” he tweeted. Most feeders have been restored. Some localised transformer issues still remain and they will be… Continue reading Most feeders in Faisalabad region restored: Hammad
Gas supply to CNG, non-export industrial sectors on SNGPL network restored: Hammad
ISLAMABAD, Jul 20 (APP): Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar Tuesday said the gas supply to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations and the non-export industrial sector, operating on the SNGP network, had been restored. The commodity supply to CNG and some non-export industrial sectors had been curtailed two days ago by the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines… Continue reading Gas supply to CNG, non-export industrial sectors on SNGPL network restored: Hammad
India politicizing, undermining FATF’s spirit: Hammad
ISLAMABAD, Jul 19 (APP): Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar Monday said India was ‘actively’ engaged in politicizing and undermining the technical processes and spirit of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). “Our progress is nevertheless undeniable and we shall soon be completing our both action plans,” he said in a tweet. The statement of Indian… Continue reading India politicizing, undermining FATF’s spirit: Hammad
Some local gas being diverted to power sector: Hammad
ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 (APP): Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar on Sunday said some local gas (3.75% of total) was being diverted to the power sector to meet its peak demands due to a lightning strike on China Hub power plant and Low outflows from Mangla Dam. This was a temporary arrangement for a few days,… Continue reading Some local gas being diverted to power sector: Hammad
Iranian ambassador calls on Hammad Azhar
ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP): Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan Seyed Mohammad Ali Hosseini called on Federal Minister for Energy Muhammad Hammad Azhar here on Monday. During the meeting, matters relating to cooperation between the two countries in the Energy Sector came under discussion, said a news release. Hammad Azhar while underscoring the importance of Iranian… Continue reading Iranian ambassador calls on Hammad Azhar
Past governments sign expensive power contracts to generate 26,000MW: Hammad
ISLAMABAD, Jul 6 (APP): Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar has said the past governments signed expensive power contracts to generate 26,000MW electricity in eight years. In response to the statement of former prime minister, he said as a result of these expensive agreements, the government was compelled to purchase electricity. “Who is answerable for procurement… Continue reading Past governments sign expensive power contracts to generate 26,000MW: Hammad
100 % RLNG supply restored to power, gas sectors: Hammad
ISLAMABAD, Jul 5 (APP): Minister for Energy Division Hammad Azhar on Monday said that 100 percent supply of RLNG has been restored to the power and gas sectors. “No forced load-shedding has been carried out since Friday evening,” he tweeted. He said, “We were restoring normal gas pressure supply to all sectors from today”.
80pc RLNG flows restore to power sector: Hammad
ISLAMABAD, Jul 03 (APP): Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar Saturday said that 80 percent RLNG flows have been restored to power sector. 4th day of Dry Docking update: RLNG flows restored to 80%. Zero forced/unannounced load shedding in most areas since 5 pm yesterday i.e. 3rd day of dry docking. — Hammad Azhar (@Hammad_Azhar) July… Continue reading 80pc RLNG flows restore to power sector: Hammad
