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Pakistan Power Crisis: Shortfall touches 7200 MW
41 year ago
I have discussed the energy and power crisis in Pakistan repeatedly on this blog. I admit I have been away from the subject and this blog for quite some time for which I must apologize to all my readers. Long story short, the power crisis stands much steeper and deeper than what it was before. On January 23 – 2009, I shared an article posted by someone at the CSS Forums. The debate and comments shared by our audience are a worthwhile read before we proceed with where the current situation stands.
The Pakistan Electric Power Company (PEPCO) yesterday admitted Pakistan was facing a shortfall of almost 7200 MW, unparalleled in our history. They blame the Pakistan State Oil (PSO) for delay in oil imports which has resulted in this massive crisis. Load shedding is at its peak across major cities in Pakistan.
The shortfalls, by power generating units, are listed as follows: (more…)
KESC dismisses over 4000 employees, protests follow
11 year ago
In a stunning development, the Karachi Electric Supply Corporation has fired over 4000 of its employees. The company claims the fired employees were offered a “voluntary separation” scheme which about 375 people availed and left their jobs by January 1, 2011.
Strong and violent protests have followed, especially since this morning where the sacked employees have resorted to pelting stones at the KESC building and have also put some cars on fire.
The KESC has decided to focus on “core” departments and has decided to “outsource” all unnecessary and non-technical functions of the company which has resulted in this massive sacking of its employees. The employees will be given one-month’s salary as a compensation only.
In a crippled economy, firing of so many people does not send a very good signal for the government in power as the number of people protesting is huge and is likely to grow if the situation is not controlled.
Calling for a Tunisia like situation?? The government must be scared, and it has every reason to be.
Responding to the Energy crisis with SNG?
31 year ago
by Ammar
in Energy Crisis
Synthetic Natural Gas (SNG) is a blend of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Air that is a direct replacement source for Natural Gas. Working on the fundamentals of fuel interchangebility, the LPG-Air mix/blending is an invisible application of LPG not known to many.
Opportunities
The opportunities SNG, also known as Substitute Natural Gas, provide include:
- Using it as an industrial back-up (during the Natural Gas shutdown/curtailments).
- Using it a base fuel to serve area not under service of Natural Gas.
- Using it to suppliment Natural Gas during peak demands known as peak shaving.
Report: Energize Pakistan
43 years ago
The Energy Crisis in Pakistan is serious. A competition was organized at the Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute in which our team presented this report that I am sharing with my readers here.
Abstract
Pakistan today faces a severe energy crisis with a shortfall that varies from 2000 to 5000 megawatts. Developing countries and emerging powers plan well in advance to not only ensure sufficient energy for the present but also for their future needs.
While alternative energy or ‘greener’ solutions are the talk of the hour – we in Pakistan need to understand the potential of utilizing our natural resources like coal and water for increased power generation apart from exploiting other sources like nuclear and tidal energy.
We, in this report, have tried to suggest a viable solution for today and plan for tomorrow to come out of the energy crisis at hand using all available resources.
Introduction
Pakistan’s power generation has been marred by complex socio-political and economic issues over the past several years. We are a naturally blessed country, with immense potential if we choose to utilize water for power generation. We are already late. It is now time to move forward and explore other area’s through which this crisis may be overcome.
In this report, we propose a comprehensive strategy discussing the use of the following power generation methods for Pakistan:
a) Hydroelectric power
b) Nuclear power
c) Power generation based on Coal
d) Green solutions for Pakistan (including solar, wind and tidal energy)
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