Thar coal

Tests conducted in South Africa show Thar coal is suitable for gasification

Shifting our energy strategy to Thar coal sounds great but, the devil, as always, is in the details

NEPRA report says high cost of electricity denting country’s growth

Hubco acquires 9.5% stake in SECMC – country’s top coal-rich mine

Approves Thar Coal railway project worth Rs53.7b without budget allocation, challenges IMF commitments

Project has incomplete payments amounting to over $43m, with $10m due to O&M contractors

ELAW report reveals all samples collected are unfit for human consumption

Railway track to transport Thar coal to be completed by March

In most countries, coal production may be phased out by 2050

Pakistan is likely to pay Rs900b in capacity charges to power producers in FY20

Project of 330MW is expected to be completed by March 2021

CM Murad Ali Shah says around 10 blocks are ready for coal mining

Announces establishment of two universities in the district, free electricity to Islamkot residents

The project has taken 22 years to realise since its foundation-laying ceremony in 1996

Justice Gulzar Ahmed demands Sindh CM to submit an audit report before the court

There is a huge economic cost of lack of power supply to factories and industries

One plant will begin test production between March 20 and 25, second in late April

Researchers explore impact of development projects on climate change, locals' sources of income

Internal rate of return on equity should be reduced as risks
go down

Engro Energy, Siddiqsons ltd and Arif Habib Equity Ltd have entered into a joint venture for the project

CPEC has revived dead projects like Thar Coal

Bilawal inaugurates desert region's first airport named Mai Bakhtawar

Commercial extraction of coal to start on October 20, says CEO

Chief minister addresses Sindh Development Forum 2018

Lahooti Melo session focuses on Thar Coal Project to the exclusion of all other climate issues

PPP leaders from Tharparker and Umerkot inform meeting about political landscape of the districts

PPIB agrees to sign implementation agreements with project sponsors

Governor says era of prosperity will be ushered in by coal mining

Each affected family to receive at least Rs100,000 in shares each year, says CM

Residents want clear resettlement policy from government

Vast coal deposits may appear tempting but they must remain underground for the earth to survive.

Pakistan races to tap virgin coal fields to meet energy crunch

Two plants of 1,650MW capacity will be set up in Hub and Thar.

Also calls for reducing use of imported fuel in electricity production

CEO hopes project will be completed well ahead of schedule

Sindh Government has also inked a water utilisation agreement with Engro Powergen Thar Limited