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Potential of Pakistan

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Company in Focus

Events

08 Terex

Mini & Midi Crawler Excavators

Technology Review

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10 Build Pakistan 2014

Inauguration of

Thar Coal

07 EMCOR (Private) Limited

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19 Emaar Launches Coral Towers at Crescent Bay in Pakistan

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17 Sindh Chief Minister Seeks UK Expertise to Enhance Sukkur Barrage

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21 Sharah-e-Pakistan Flyovers to Open in a Month in Karachi

Five Small, Medium PowerGeneration Plants Planned in Pakistan

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Pakistan sanctified with the subsistence of horizontal surface is approximately 200 to repeater stations, stand alone rural telephone almost all types of alternative energy 250 watt per m2 per day which amounts to exchanges, cathodic protection, highway potential such as solar, wind, biomass, dams almost 1500 to 3000 sunshine hours and 1.9 emergency telephones, refrigeration for etc, has the capacity to explore these energy to 2.3 MWH per m2 per year. Particularly, the medicines and vaccines in hospitals etc. potentials to meet the ongoing energy crisis in province of Baluchistan is regarded as richest Almost 20 solar water pumps are installed by the country. In order to highlight the in terms of solar energy as the province has an the 'Public Health Department' in different significance of alternative energy potential in average daily global insulation of 19-20 areas of Baluchistan. Different companies are Pakistan, it is important to overview solar, m2/MJ per day with annual mean sunshine also involved in trading photovoltaic wind, biomass and dam energy potential in duration of 8-8.5 hours per day and these appliances and products as well as the country. Therefore, following is brief values are considered the largest in the world. manufacturing several components of PV details of the potential of these energies in These conditions are regarded ideal for solar systems. In addition, a commercial scale solar Pakistan. energy applications and PV. cell manufacturing facility has also been set

up by the private sector in the province. The socio-economic conditions of the citizens living in remote areas can be improved by Sindh and Baluchistan are ideal for the use of making use of this freely distributed solar solar energy. According to an official

Pakistan is considered fortunate for being in energy. According to an est imate, estimates, the government of Pakistan has the 'Sunny Belt' as the country contains long approximately 40,000 remote villages can be been eyeing around $1.2-$2.7 billion sunshine hours and high insulations levels. electrified by this available solar energy. The investment in solar energy sector. The For this purpose, the country is on harnessing of sun's power cause no pollution government initiated a fast track scheme for advantageous position to take benefit of solar and eliminates the need for transporting, developing 1582.4 MW by private sector that energy technologies because Pakistan is refining and conveying fuels over long has been commissioned in December 2013 ideally located for solar energy potential. The distances in contrast to conventional fuels. further nine solar PV projects of 228MW are solar energy source is profusely available in Currently, the solar energy is being utilized for under developmentthe country as the global irradiation falling on

Solar Energy

Alternate Energy Potential

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Moreover, several measures are taken by the government to promote the utilization of solar applications which include solar water heaters, solar systems, solar water pumps etc. Currently, the solar power plants in Pakistani Kashmir, Baluchistan, Sindh and Punjab are being developed and this program is under development by the International Renewable Energy Agency, Pakistani private sector energy companies and China. Pakistan has stepped ahead in 2012 by introducing the first ever solar power on-grid power plant in Islamabad. Following table illustrates the solar and wind energy plants and their potential in the provinces of Pakistan.

In terms of wind energy, Pakistan consists of a considerable potential in the coastal belt of Baluchistan, Sindh and in the desert areas of Punjab and Sindh. Though, so far this alternative energy source has not been utilized significantly by the country. According to wind data collected and analyzed by AEDB, the coastal belt of Pakistan is sanctified with a wind corridor which is 60km wide and 180km long (Gharo, Kati Bander up to Hyderabad). It The wind speed in Sindh corridor is plants are acquiring high popularity among has the exploitable capacity of 50,000 MW of considered strongest in the world which the farmers in Punjab particularly in the areas electricity generation by wind energy. stands in the excellent category of between of Bahawalpur. AEDB is currently working on a Further, some other wind sites in the coastal 7.5 to 7.7 m/s. According to a report by USAID, biogas plant at Landhi cattle colony Karachi in area of Northern areas and Baluchistan have the potential of generating 150,000 MWs of which waste of 400,000 cattle in the area will

wind energy exists in Pakistan in which only be used to produce electricity by biogas Sindh can generate 40,000 megawatts. The generators and high grade organic fertilizer. government of Pakistan has plans to acquire This project is funded by the aid of New electric power up to 2500 MW by the end of Zealand. Another biogas plant with the 2015 from wind energy to bring down energy capacity of 8.25 MW is under construction in shortage in the country. The following table Shakarganj Mill. illustrates medium term wind energy development plan 2011 to 2020 by the

The total reservoirs and dams over the height government of Pakistan.of 15m in Pakistan are almost 143 out of which Tarbela Dam is known as the biggest

been exploited as most of the remote villages earth filled dam worldwide and second

in South can be electrified by micro wind biggest structure volume wise. In terms of The biomass energy source contains the turbines. volume for flood protection, the Mirani Dam growing of plants or the remains of growing

According to estimation, more than 5000 is regarded as the largest dam worldwide things therefore it involves grasses, trees, villages can be electrified by wind energy in

crops, animal manure, agro residues aquatic Sindh, Northern areas and Baluchistan. Up till

plants etc. As sun is considered the source of now, 34 LOIs have been issued for 1700 MW

wood and all other biomass so wood matches wind power generation projects in Pakistan.

to be an alternative energy source which is Further, Wind Turbine Manufacturing

available only as long as the sun will shine. Consortium has been formed for indigenous

Biogas is regarded as one of the most production of several components of wind

important types of biomass energy as it turbines in Pakistan. So far, large wind

provides clean gas to meet the energy and turbines have not been installed in Pakistan

cooking needs as well as is enriched bio-for power generation and approximately 30

fertilizer to improve the productivity of wind mills have been installed for pumping

agricultural lands. There is approximately water experiments in different areas of

14.25 million m3/day total biogas generation whereas the Sabakzai Dam is known as 7th Baluchistan and Sindh and more than 18

potential in Pakistan. A number of biogas largest worldwide. Some other small dams villages are electrified by the use of micro

plants are being designed, developed and are Kaoonjhar Dam and Chotiari Dam which wind turbines.

disseminated by PCRET (Pakistan Council of are located in Sindh. Some other proposed

At present, Pakistan has been developing Renewable Energy Technologies) as more and under construction dams in the provinces

wind power plants in Gharo, Jhimpir, Keti than 1600 plants of 5 m3/day capacities have of Pakistan are illustrated in the table on next

Bandar, and Bin Qasim in the Sindh province. been installed in last few years. The biogas page.

Wind energy

Dams

Biomass

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Conclusion

Pakistan needs to focus on generating an appreciable amount of energy by utilizing the alternative energy recourse potential present in the country in order to meet the increasing energy and gas shortage in coming years.

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COMPANY IN FOCUSEMCOR (Private) Limited

Project Highlights

Company Profile

EMCOR Steel is the division of Dadabhoy Group which acts as importers, stockists and distributors of Steel and Tin mill products.

EMCOR has achieved a distinctive position as one of the fastest growing steel sourcing companies in the region. We provide quality service that caters to the exclusive needs of our valued clients. The Group has provided services in Steel.

We specialize in the production of flat steel products including, billets, slabs, hot rolled coils, cold rolled coils, galvanized sheets/coils/formed sections. We are vital to the supply of high quality and cost effective steel products to the domestic market.

We are well known of our for our quality merchandise, which is exported to the Gulf & Europe. We enjoy an excellent reputation in the international and local market.

HISTORY & GROWTH Keeping in mind the expertise and experience of the past a new venture namely 'EMCOR' has been established. By constantly seeking new challenges, we are able to diversify our products & services range to compliment individual specifications of our vast and varied customer network. We implement new ideas and systems within our organization and strive progressively to our customer's needs. We are committed to excellence in both products and services. Our management focuses on customer satisfaction. CUSTOMER SERVICE & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

EMCOR's philosophy and dedication to service along with the information our talented staff has at fingertips creates a winning combination in serving our customers. Our procedures and policies are simple, tailored to customer's standard and vendor development.

While one of the most competent merchandising team, we are able to maintain good relations with our foreign buyers and local suppliers our quality control team is highly skilled and professional.

Ÿ PPGI

Ÿ Hot Dipped Galvanized

Ÿ Electro Galvanized

Ÿ Aluzinc

Ÿ Cold Reduced

Ÿ HR Coils (Both Dry and P&O)

Ÿ MS Plates (Both Plain & Chequered)

Ÿ Tin Free Steel

Ÿ Electrolytic Tin Plate

Ÿ Long Products (I & H Beams, Joists, Guarder,

Angles & Ts)

Ÿ MS Wire Rods

Ÿ PIG Iron

Ÿ MS Billets

Ÿ Remeltable Scrap

Products

Ÿ Importers

Ÿ Stockists

Ÿ Distributors of Polypropylene, HDPE Film &

Blow and LLDPE

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TECHNOLOGY REVIEW

Terex® mini crawler excavators are designed to excel in the narrowest and most demanding operating conditions. Despite their very compact dimensions, these mini excavators really stand out thanks to their excellent performance characteristics.

Terex® midi crawler excavators feature the combination of a short tail swing and patented Knickmatik® function which allows excavation adjacent to walls and other obstacles. The load sensing hydraulic system enables work to be carried out precisely and efficiently.

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Powerful motor and hydraulic output for high-powered operation of the widest range of attachments.

Ability to work in tight spaces due to short tail and zero tail designs.

Wide blade for efficient leveling work.

Rubber or steel tracks for the widest range of applications.

Circular booms for a minimum working envelope.

Unleashing Pakistan's Building and Construction potential, FAKT existing ones; display your latest innovations and services, or reach a Exhibitions presents the third edition of Build Pakistan – International far greater audience, Build Pakistan is the event. Building & Construction Technology, Materials, Property, Interiors and Architecture Exhibition & Conference. The event is scheduled from Build Pakistan's swift growth and reputation has made it the industry's 25th ~ 27th February 2014 at Expo Centre, Lahore. definitive source of products and information. Thousands of senior key

players, leading business professionals and prominent industry Build Pakistan is an annual event, featuring the building industry at experts participate. every level across the sector. Therefore the event incorporates a concurrent event STONECA-The Stone Expo, focusing on Pakistan's This time the show will bring together more international participation natural reserves and export potential of Stone, Marble and Granite. on a single platform to exhibit and exchange great business

opportunities at the show.This year the event will feature over 120 During the past there years the event has marked its presence and exhibitors and is expected to attract around 30,000 visitors eager to get transformed the business landscape. The event is focused on the aware on the latest developments in the regional industry. The event robust and dynamic Building and construction industry and its main will host exhibitors from Australia, Germany, India, Iran, Italy, Kuwait, drivers like building materials, construction technology, property & UAE and Vietnam etc. while delegates from various cities across real estate, stone, furniture and housing interiors etc. Pakistan and neighboring countries shall visit the exhibition.

Pakistan's construction industry is amongst one of the fastest growing sectors with a promising future. While the economy booms and each stratum of society upgrades socially and financially, the demand for infrastructure increases indicating multiplying opportunities. This sector is booming due to Pakistan's rapidly growing population, its expectations of high quality and technically advanced housing, hospitals, schools, universities and working environments. In addition, the commercial sector is creating a demand for more office buildings, shopping malls and hotels etc.Exhibiting at Build Pakistan presents your company with a unique opportunity to meet your target audience and offers an unparalleled return on investment unmatched by any other marketing activity. Whether you're looking to establish new relationships or cement

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Build Pakistan Conference 2014This conference will be a platform that will encapsulate current as well as rising industry issues, strategic solutions, investment strategies and This year's conference focuses on housing projects and their consumer changing dynamics of housing needs in the urban landscape. It will centric dynamics. With the changing urban landscape, people are bring together all sectors of the housing industry including builders, looking for modern living solutions, which provide all the basic design professionals, architects, policy makers, financers, educators amenities preferably in a safe and secure gated community. The etc. This conference is an excellent platform to network, exchange growing urban population has created great pressures on the cities ideas, seek business opportunities and to tap into the experience of lacking adequate infrastructure to create adequate housing solutions key industry leaders. covering basic necessities in a secure environment that is at par with

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In a historic and strategic move to take of US $3.0 billion sovereign guarantee. Now World over, approximately 41 percent advantage of hundreds of billions of tons of the much-awaited move would enable electricity is produced through coal, whereas coal available in Thar area of Sindh, Federal foreign financial institution to fund this in Pakistan the overall electricity production and Provincial Governments have joined project that could be first based on through coal is meager 0.1 percent. Globally, hands to formally inaugurate the Thar coal indigenous Thar coal. 41 percent electricity is produced through Project. coal, 21 percent by gas, 16 percent by hydro,

Power produced from Thar coal could be 13 percent by nuclear, 5 percent by oil and 3 Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and former approximately 50 percent cheaper than percent through other renewable sources. In president Asif Ali Zardari are scheduled to residual furnace oil (RFO) and almost equal to sheer contrast to global practices, Pakistan’s jointly inaugurate block two at Thar coal the cost of gas. They said that globally, the Energy fuel mix is not sustainable at all. We under the umbrella of Sindh Engro Coal produce 36 percent electricity through the Mining Company (SECMC) which was most expensive source of energy, which is oil. established as a joint venture company 29 percent electricity is produced through between the Government of Sindh and Engro gas while 29 percent is produced through Powergen Limited (EPL) so that private hydel sources. In India and China 68 percent sector’s expertise could be utilised to attract and 79 percent electricity is produced foreign investment in the Thar Coal project. through cheap source, coal respectively.

SECMC’s block-two, which is only 1 percent of Talking about the biggest coal-based the entire Thar coal reserves, could produce electricity producers, sources said that South 5000 MW for the next 50 years; thereby, Africa tops the list by producing 93 percent of resulting in total foreign exchange savings of its electricity through coal, Poland 87 more than $50 billion for the life of the percent, China 79 percent Australia 78 project. These reserves would rank SECMC percent, Kazakhstan 75 percent, India 68 percentage of energy production through amongst the world’s top 20 coal reserve percent, Israel 58 percent, Czech Rep 51 coal out of the total energy mix is companies. According to well informed percent, Morocco 51 percent, Greece 54 approximately 41 percent; but, for Pakistan sources to speed up work on Thar Coal percent, USA 45 percent and Germany 41 this stands at a massive low of 0.1 percent – a utilisation, PML-N Government has provided percent.fact which is both alarming and comforting – sovereign guarantee for 1200 MW Thar alarming due to its low constitution and Mining and Power Project (TMPP). This Pakistani power sector has been facing comforting in the fact that we could still make project of Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company growing problems due to high cost of power judicious investments today that will help us (SECMC) has been pending for years in need generation, inefficiencies, low payment overcome the energy threat.

Inauguration of

Thar Coal Project

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recovery and inability of government to make payments to power producers which has led to a serious circular debt issue which is becoming a hurdle for future investments in the energy sector. In the past vested interests had been meddling in taking a decision regarding Thar coal development and had been creating hurdles in the way of Thar coal project through different delaying tactics.

Experts claim that to overcome the current energy crisis, Pakistan has no other alternative except development of indigenous energy resources. Thar coal fields have estimated lignite reserves of 175 billion tons which is equivalent to total oil reserves of Iran & Saudi Arabia combined and it could be utilised to produce 100,000 MW of power for 200 years.

Sources claimed that Pakistan’s existing energy mix is neither sustainable nor affordable as approximately 40 percent of power generation is dependent on imported RFO. This results in higher cost of power challenge and without a doubt one of the socio-economic benefits for the country and generation, alarming levels of circular debt most severe threats our country has faced. It its residents.and high import bills draining country’s is, therefore, imperative to curb our foreign reserves. dependence on foreign oil and look towards Thar coal has the potential to change the

investments in indigenous resources that energy landscape of Pakistan. Coal mining Currently our effective power generation could help build our local energy economy. from Thar will also supplement various other stands at 14,000 MW, which is estimated to Creating this energy economy is not a industries. It will benefit fertilizer industry; bi-go up to 26,000 MW by 2020 with an stopgap measure to meet the challenges products could be used in the chemical astounding increase in our energy import bill head-on but also an opportunity that could industry, whereas further refinement would to over US $120 billion by the same year. This be seized and cultivated to deliver long-term yield many other gasses.represents a grave economic and energy

community leaders. construction of community wells to benefit Mrs Rashida Qureshi, spouse of the High over 300 families directly on daily basis.Commissioner and Faizer Khan, Country The two projects were implemented with the Director Muslim Aid also accompanied the assistance of Muslim Aid Sri Lanka, after High Commissioner, says a press statement undertaking vulnerability assessment for the received here on Monday from the Pakistan provision of clean drinking water.High Commission in Colombo. Last year, the Government of Pakistan The Kodapokuna village is situated 50 km sponsored six clean drinking water supply away from Polonnaruwa city, and is inhabited projects for the needy Sinhalese, Muslim and by 155 Tamil and 148 Muslim families. These Ta m i l c o m m u n i t i e s o f Ro ta w e w a , families were displaced during the three Awweinagar and Track 6 village of the

The government of Pakistan through its High decades long war and were resettled in this Morawewa DS Division of Eastern province Commission in Colombo has funded the village. and Neerayipitty East and Kumarapuram construction of two clean drinking water The people in these villages, especially villages in Mullaitivu district of the Northern supply projects for the vulnerable women had to walk long distances to carry Province of Sri Lanka.communities in Kodapokuna village of water for drinking and bathing which created The water supply projects underscores Polonnaruwa District in northern central hardship for these remote v i l lage Pakistan’s commitment to achieve the province of Sri Lanka. The High Commissioner communities. Millennium Development Goals regarding of Pakistan in Sri Lanka major general (retd) Realizing the difficulties faced by the provision of drinking water and basic Qasim Qureshi visited the village and handed resettled communities, the High Commission sanitation by coming few years.over these projects in the presence of the of Pakistan in Sri Lanka sponsored the

Pakistan Sponsors Clean Drinking Water Projects in Sri Lanka

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Sindh Government had formally sought He told the British High Commissioner that fact was that the operation launched by technical support from the British Sindh was primarily an agri-based province Federal Government against the terrorists Government for upgrading of the Sukkur and availability of water for irrigation for in northern parts of country but the Barrage, which had completed its life and crops was inevitable without which the terrorists had fled from their areas and the key and crucial tool for linking the two province would fail to make progress and entered the metropolis.parts of Sindh province, the rural and the attain prosperity.

Those criminals created law and order urban. The Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Sindh province had tremendous indigenous situation in Karachi but Sindh government Shah was confident that the British resources for producing energy such as the took prompt action by which the situation Government would reach the Sindh coal reserves in Thar and high potential of was under control. Sindh Government was provincial government for providing the wind at certain corridors for generating going to induct 7,000 fresh cops and to technical support and thus the Sukkur

impart training to existing 5,000 cops in Barrage would experience rejuvenation phases with provisioning of latest weapons, perhaps for another 100 years.equipments and vehicles to fight with

This was noted in a meeting held between terrorists.the Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah

He said that now the situation had been and the British High Commissioner Philip reversed and the criminals were either Barton, who called on him at CM House hiding or running away, However, the whole Monday.mess of past 20 years would not be cleared

The CM reminded the British High in couple of months.Commissioner of promise that the Deputy

The British High Commissioner, Philip Prime Minister of United Kingdom had Barton appreciated the efforts of the Sindh made during his visit to the flood-hit areas Government for maintaining law and order of Sindh in 2010 that the technical situation and said that British people had assistance to strengthen Sukkur Barrage thousands of megawatt of electricity on old relations with the people of Sindh.would be provide to Sindh government and cheap rates. The British High Commissioner

now the Sindh Government was actively was informed of peaceful environment in He said that his Government and private working on this project in which the allover Sindh except Karachi; where organization of England were taking expertise from United Kingdom was according to him law and order situation interest in the development and investment essential. was deteriorated. The domestic and in Sindh province. Water, energy and i n te r n a t i o n a l i nve s to r s h a d b e e n installation of water plants for safe drinking He further to ld the Br i t ish High participating in development activities and water were the area of their interest.Commissioner that Sindh government British companies were amongst them.

would further welcome the irrigation However, Sindh government had already He further said that the British firms were experts from the United Kingdom to provide launched an operation against the outlaws ready to implement on the energy project technical assistance in strengthening and and peace would prevail in the city soon, aimed to generate 800-MW electricity from enhancing the capacity of Sukkur barrage to too.solid waste in Karachi not only to provide absorb a flow of 1.5 million cusecs of water cheap electricity but to create clean as the Sukkur Barrage was the life line for He said that under that operation, crime atmosphere for the people of Karachi.the people of Sindh. rate had declined up to 40 percent and the

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Sindh Seeks UK Expertise to Enhance Sukkur Barrage

Chief Minister

The federal Water and Power Ministry and MW Golan Gol Hydropower Project to M/s the National Engineering Services Pakistan Andritz Hydro Gmbh, Austria -Andritz (NESPAK) have fully endorsed the China Ltd. Consortium at a cost of Rs 5.650 evaluation of the Pakistan Water and Power billion. Official documents available reveal Development Authority (WAPDA) and the that Wapda Authority was apprised that consultants pertaining to lot 3.2 for the tenders for the contract Lot 3.2 (E&M electro-mechanical works of the 106 MW- works) for the project on single stage-2 Golen Gol Hydropower Project. envelope basis were re-floated through

print media as well as displayed on Wapda”s Water and Power Development Authority and PPRA”s websites.(Wapda) has awarded the contract of 106

Wapda Awards Contract on 106 Megawatts Hydropower Project

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Five Small, Medium Power Generation Plants Planned in Pakistan

Three private sector companies have Another company, JDW Sugar Mills has planned as many as five small/medium- approached Nepra for grant of licenses for sized power plants in Sindh with a its two bagasse power plants of 26.35MW cumulative capacity of 135MW and each; one to be set up in Machi Goth, investment to the tune of $281 million. Sadiqabad and other in Ghotki Sindh.

Official at National Electric Power Nepra processed 14 applications for the Regulatory Authority (Nepra) said that they generation of 1,343 MW and issued a total of are receiving numerous generation license 12 generation licenses last year.applications from the private sector for

Naveed Tehsin, an energy sector analyst at JS small and medium sized projects as these Research said that at the moment small and require comparatively less investment and medium sized projects are the only option.time to complete.

Moreover, the coal and hydel power project also have a long gestation period. Wind Therefore, small and medium sized thermal China Sunec Energy Pct Ltd has approached energy, being indigenous and cheap is or solar/wind projects are coming up, he Nepra for a generation license for two of its becoming the most attractive option for added.wind power projects; including a 50MW electricity generation. The wind energy project in Jhimpir Sindh and a 2.4MW

The alternative and renewable energy based sector is attracting the most foreign project in Nooriabad, Jamshoro.projects in general, and the wind energy investment in the county at the moment.projects in particular, will play an important Tapal Wind Energy has applied for a

Aside from investors, international role in Pakistan’s future energy mix.generation license for a 30MW wind power equipment suppliers, manufacturers and plant in Jhimpir Sindh.

Due to concerns such as availability of O&M operators have also been taking an natural gas and rising prices of imported interest in Pakistan’s wind energy sector.Significantly, two wind power projects; fuel oi l , very l i tt le investment in FFCEL (49.5MW) and Zorlu Enerji conventional power projects is expected in (56.4MW) have already been completed. the future.

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One of the best construction and property CEO EGKL Faran Umar said, “Emaar is truly deserve. Taking the construction solutions companies in the world, Emaar has dedicated to redefining the luxury living in benchmark to new heights in Karachi, officially launched Coral Towers at its Crescent Crescent Bay will offer the best of live, work, Bay project in Karachi. The launch was a huge play and shop.”success where people thronged to book their

Having achieved the feat of making the tallest apartments at Crescent Bay Karachi. Emaar man made structure in the world Burj Khalifa, Pakistan has paced the development of its Emaar has a reputation of providing solutions Crescent Bay project on Karachi’s sea front that incorporate state of the art construction, where construction is currently taking place with no compromises on quality and for Coral Towers.embodying luxury that is fit for kings. Emaar

Construction of the Crescent Bay project has ventured into the progress and accommodating housing, hotel, shopping development of Pakistan market and is keen to malls, offices and recreation is in the pipeline make its presence felt with a tribute to Karachi, and will set the definition of luxury living on in the form of Crescent Bay. Comprising of the already completed three man-made three man-made bays right next to the ocean, crescent shaped bays. Emaar has quickly Crescent Bay is the dream come true for every established the legacy of quality construction urbanite seeking to settle down in a posh at par with international standards in Pakistan. coastal location. A safe and exclusive, closed In december 2013, Emaar launched its La gated community with state of the art Paraiso apartment project in Islamabad where amenities and highest standards of luxury, all the crowd showed exceptional enthusiasm for Karachi by introducing its newest lifestyle under the safety and protection of a three-the project and major bookings took place on wonder – Coral Towers, at Crescent Bay. It is layered, 24/7 security system, Crescent Bay the spot. being strategically designed to be a place will also be the crown jewel to the upcoming

where you can have the peace of mind you Karachi skyline.

Emaar launches Coral Towers at Crescent

Bay in Pakistan

Oil and Gas Development Company Limited The PPL has started first-ever Tight Gas Retrofit Terminal are in process. Besides, the (OGDCL) is effectively pursuing its projects to production of 10 MMCFD in Sindh and the government is also making solid measures to meet the country’s growing energy needs. As exploration and production has made four effectively explore indigenous hydro-carbon part of such efforts, the company has discoveries which will add 135 MMC gas and resources, amending and then implementing accelerated its efforts and its Nashpa-IV 860 bbl oil per day in the system. Supply of 152 the Petroleum Exploration and Production project is in final stage, which would go a long MMCFD gas to 4 IPPs – Saif, Sapphire, Orient way in easing the energy crisis. and Hall more – has provided additional

efficient power generation of 800 MW.The project completing soon would contribute additional 4500 bbl oil and 12-15 MMCD gas to PSO is currently supplying 24,000 M tonnes of the system. The government has started work oil as compared to previous supplies of 17,000 on the import of LNG on a fast-track basis and M tonnes to the power sector to address the Qatar has agreed to provide 400 MMCFD power situation. All fertilizer factories in the LNG to Pakistan by November 2014. country have been provided gas which has

resulted in reduction of urea imports by more There is no LNG terminal in the country and than 300,000 tonnes. PARCO refinery proposals have been presented to the ECC in production capacity has been increased to 100 this regard, which include Conversion of percent compared to 80 percent in the past. existing LPG to an LNG terminal for 200 Effective coordination with Exploration and MMCFD and establishment of a long-term Production companies has resulted in facility through a competitive process for 500- increased gas and oil supplies from existing 1000 MMCFD. fields. Gas production has reached 4.2 BCFD Policy 2012 and implemented after approval

and Oil 80,000 barrels/day.from the CCI to encourage investment in the The import of 400 MMCFD Fast Track LNG

oil and gas sector.Terminal and the 500 MMCFD SSGC LPG

Pakistan’s OGDCL’s Nashpa-IV project to add more gas to system

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NEWS

Punjab government is establishing two coal- Additional Chief Secretary Energy, He directed that speedy progress should be fired power plants of 660 megawatt in Managing Director NESPAK, Secretary made on that project, and said no hurdle Sahiwal from its own resources, and six sites Minerals and concerned officials were would be tolerated in the implementation of have also been selected for setting up power present. the power plants project. “Coal-based plants in Punjab under the coal-based mega power projects would be implemented in a

Addressing the meeting, the CM said project of power generation. Punjab Chief transparent manner. For the purpose of implementation of the coal-based mega Minister Shahbaz Sharif disclosed this while speedy implementation of the projects, project in Punjab would help in controlling presiding over a meeting to review the pace capacity-building of the concerned energy crisis, and a new era of progress and institutions is of vital importance and steps prosperity would usher in the country, would be taken for this purpose,” he added. including Punjab province. “Every moment Meanwhile, a member of the royal family of of the nation is precious and energy projects Qatar Shaikh Abdul Rehman-Bin-Jasim-Bin-would be completed expeditiously by Abdul Aziz Al-Sani met the Chief Minister. working round the clock so that the problem Matters of mutual interest and bilateral of shortage of electricity could be resolved relations were discussed in the meeting.at the earliest,” he added.

Speaking on the occasion, the CM said According to him, a strategy has been Pakistan and Qatar had close brotherly evolved for setting up coal-based electricity relations, adding there were vast plants in Punjab and the installation work opportunities of investment in livestock would be completed expeditiously. “The farming in Punjab. “A state-of-the-art purpose of the setting up projects of slaughterhouse has been set up in Lahore

of implementation of coal-based power generation of electricity from coal is to due to which the export of meat is plants, here on Monday, disclosed an official. encourage private sector and to ensure its increasing. Special incentives would be

participation in the efforts of the offered to foreign investors in livestock The meeting especially considered government to resolve energy problem. The farming,” he added. Shaikh Abdul Rehman-accelerating the pace of implementation of land allocated for coal power plants will be Bin-Jasim-Al-Sani while speaking on the coal power plants project in Sahiwal. Punjab handed over to private sector in a highly occasion expressed the desire of investment Chief Secretary, Advocate General Punjab, transparent manner and advertisements in livestock farming in Punjab.Chairman Planning and Development, are being floated in local and international

Senior Member Board of Revenue, media for this purpose,” he added.

The Senate Standing Committee on Kashmir water shortage in the country”, he said, automatically bring prosperity in the area. and Gilgit-Baltistan Affairs was informed on adding that 4500 MW electricity could be He said that 37,419 acres of land will be Wednesday that Gilgit-Baltistan has the added to the national grid with the required for the construction of Bhasha potential to generate 59,000 megawatts completion of Bhasha Dam at the total cost dam, for which 19,062 acres of government electricity if effective policy is put in place. of Rs 1254 billion. land, while 18357 acres of private land will The committee meeting chaired by Senator be purchased. He further told the committee Baz Mohammad Khan, was told by the that 10 percent of private land has already officials of Ministry of Kashmir and Gilgit- been purchased at a cost of Rs 12.32 billion, Baltistan Affairs that the abundance of whereas 17,214 acres government land has water has not only the capacity to generate also been acquired.59,000MW electricity, but also meet the

He further informed the committee that water scarcity for cultivation of fertile land.4,500MW additional electricity could also

Secretary Ministry of Kashmir and Gilgit- be added to the national grid from Dasu Baltistan Affairs, Shahidullah Baig told the dam. The secretary gave detailed briefing to panel that the Indus River alone can the committee on the ongoing development generate 45,000MW electricity, while projects in Gilgit-Baltistan, saying that a 8671MW could also be generated through number of projects were currently

If completed, he stated that the dam will not on-going projects in Azad Jammu and underway on the direction of the Prime only help in addressing the energy crisis, but Kashmir. “If proper mechanism and effective Minister.it will also turn the non-fertile lands into policy is followed, it will not only help in profitable fertile lands, which will addressing the energy crisis, but also the

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The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation officers. “A full fledge operation against officers for better outcomes. All the works (KMC) has given itself yet another deadline encroachments would be done in the whole could not be done by the government for opening the four flyovers under district with the collaboration of DMC departments and new projects should be construction at Shahra-e-Pakistan for traffic central.” made, in which various organisations could within a month. To date, only two single p a r t i c i p a t e u n d e r p u b l i c - p r i v a t e tracks of the four bridges have been opened partnerships. Some works should be for vehicles. outsourced so that revenue generated from

them could be utilised for development.“The flyovers would be opened for traffic after their completion within a month and Karachi is the six largest city in the world the under construction roads and parks and its population is increasing day by day. would also be completed speedily,” said “The municipal departments play a vital role KMC Administrator Rauf Akhtar Farooqui to provide citizens with municipal facilities. on Thursday while addressing a meeting of Every citizen should own the city and District Municipal Corporation (DMC) participate in the betterment of the city so

that this city could go ahead like other During the meeting, the developed cities of the world,” Farooqui administrator discussed said. Around 1,000 officers and staff are finding new sources of deployed in District Central for catering to income and creating the population with services, including competition among the health, cleanliness and other works.r e s p o n s i b i l i t i e s o f

Sharah-e-Pakistan Flyovers to Open in a Month in Karachi

Pakistan looks forward to greater

cooperation with Japan in trade,

investment, development, energy

and capacity building. The Prime

Minister said Japan is a valuable

development partner of Pakistan

and its ongoing assistance in

various social, educational and health projects were of high

value. Prime Minister said the government was focused on

creating sustained economic growth that would result in

overall well being and progress of the people of Pakistan and

in this endeavor, support from friends like Japan was highly

appreciated.

Prime Minster said the meeting was very helpful in deepening

understanding between the leadership of the two countries.

Pakistan looks forward to the visit of Japanese Prime Minister,

which will complement efforts on both sides to further

diversify and expand bilateral relations.

Pakistan appreciates Japan’s interest in Karachi Circular

Railway project and Underground Metro Systems in Karachi

and Lahore.

Views were also exchanged on exchange of students and

energy projects in Pakistan. Prime Minister said his

government has initiated investor-friendly policies for foreign

investors. “We encourage Japanese investors to invest in

Pakistan,” he said. Japanese Ambassador re-iterated the

commitment of the Government of Japan to further

strengthening ties between the two governments and its

people.

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