RLNG

Rises 10% to 13,751 gigawatt hours with addition coming from new plants

Terms the increased tariff ‘unjustified'

Is currently suppling imported RLNG to its consumers

Country has surplus LNG that can be diverted to the power utility

Order comes after Sarhad Chamber challenged the surcharge

Exporters say they are now compelled to consume expensive RLNG

PM Abbasi supports province’s efforts for 1,200MW plant

Imported gas-based plants will replace inefficient thermal power stations

Focus on regional projects may prove detrimental to the country’s production

Benchmark index rose 0.7%, closed week at 49,925 points