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Reforming regulators NEPRA and OGRA
There should be advisory bodies and appellate tribunals
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Virtual pipelines can be used for gas transportation
LNG, CNG may be transported through road and rail as being done in many countries
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Biofuels can help reduce current account deficit
Will replace imports, generate employment, increase farm income
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Focus turns to developing electric vehicle industry
Market fragmentation will prove to be biggest stumbling block
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New petroleum prices – reforms and innovation
It is vital to bring policy innovations to ease burden on lower income group
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Varying options available to meet gas needs
Land-based terminals, FSUs and small LNG carriers may be utilised
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LNG market becoming highly competitive
It is time to resist restrictive practices in order to reduce costs, risks for buyers
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Thar coal can help produce fertiliser, steel and gas
Electricity production is not the only possible use of Thar coal
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Complexities of LNG - spot vs long-term pricing
Pakistan’s spot LNG purchase has not been profitable as prices remain high at 15-16% of Brent crude
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Electricity import from Central Asia opposed
JICA study argues such projects will compromise utilisation of local hydel resources