NEPRA approves tariff for 350MW Coal Power Plant


STAFF REPORT KHI: The tariff of 350MW Coal fired power plant has been approved. The power plant is first of its kind project which will be set up at Port Qasim, Karachi by private company Siddiqsons Energy Limited (SEL).
A. Rahim Rafi, Chief Executive Officer SEL commented on the approval of the tariff, "NEPRA approval of upfront tariff for this coal fired power plant will help to speed up the progress on this project. The company strives to bring innovative cost efficient energy

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NEPRA approves tariff for 350MW Coal Power Plant


STAFF REPORT KHI: The tariff of 350MW Coal fired power plant has been approved. The power plant is first of its kind project which will be set up at Port Qasim, Karachi by private company Siddiqsons Energy Limited (SEL).

A. Rahim Rafi, Chief Executive Officer SEL commented on the approval of the tariff, "NEPRA approval of upfront tariff for this coal fired power plant will help to speed up the progress on this project. The company strives to bring innovative cost efficient energy

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Cell companies mull tariff plans after 3G tech


STAFF REPORT ISB: Cellular companies have said that they are finalising attractive tariff plans to lure customers for 3G and 4G connections, in the face of lower predicted penetration of this much-awaited technology in Pakistan.

"Yes, we are finalizing our rollout plans in the aftermath of 3G and 4G auction," industry sources said.

"It will be expensive service at the initial stage but with growing competition the tariff will come down over the medium term."

To

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Fresh gas tariff hike amid consumers woes

WITH THE advent of the winter the government has enforced a fresh gas tariff hike. This is the second price hike this winter. The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) maintained that the latest hike was a part the government’s effort to enhance the profitability of exploring and marketing companies. The CNG price has also been increased. The Consumer Rights Commission of Pakistan (CRCP) has expressed its reservations about the newly introduced weekly based pricing mechanism on the grounds

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Fresh gas tariff hike amid consumers’ woes

By Asif MasoodAS WINTER is knocking at the door, the government has enforced a fresh gas tariff hike. This is the second price hike within a period of one month. The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has maintained that the latest hike is a part government’s effort to enhance the profitability of exploring and marketing companies. The CNG price has been increased by Rs 1.59/- the new price is Rs 99.28/- kg, just touching the magic figure.The Consumer Rights Commission of Pakistan (CRCP)

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PTA prints tariff guide for consumers

STAFF REPORT IBD: The PTA has published a tariff awareness guide for telecom consumers.The Guide said that the authority has remained firm in directing telecom companies for providing accurate information to consumers regarding tariffs and to avoid misleading advertisements, however, in an effort acquire further customers telecom companies kept complicating the tariff plans.The telecom authority says that this awareness guide is aimed at providing  retail  customers, essential information for

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Nepra to settle Lumen Energias power tariff issue

STAFF REPORT KHI: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) is going to dispose of a petition for determination of generation tariff for the first-ever $22 million agriculture residue biomass fuelled power plant in Punjab in its public hearing on April 3.Lumen Energia Private Limited (LEPL) has filed a petition for its 12 megawatt plant having expected project cost of $22.619 million and would be financed on 80 per cent debt and 20 per cent equity. The LEPL has proposed a tariff

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