LAHORE: The Sahiwal Coal Power Plant (Huaneng Shandong Ruyi Pakistan Energy Ltd - HSRPEL) has filed a civil suit against the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPAG) and the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), seeking to bypass the "lowest available price" rule for coal procurement. The power producer wants approval for costlier coal supply from a preferred supplier at a pre-agreed discount rate, a move critics warn could cost electricity consumers millions of dollars annually. According to documents available with the Express Tribune, HSRPEL claims that under the Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) Implementation Agreement and provisions of the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), it is entitled to procure fuel under mutually agreed contractual discounts with suppliers.

Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Electricity consumers are set to enjoy a tariff reduction of up to 30 paisa per unit on account of fuel charges adjustment for February 2025. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Wednesday conducted a public hearing to consider the request of power distribution companies (DISCOs) for a tariff reduction of 30 paisa. The hearing was presided over by Nepra chairman and attended by relevant stakeholders.

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has imposed a fine of several crores of rupees on the Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) over prolonged load shedding and inefficiency. According to Nepra’s decision, HESCO will be required to deposit a penalty of Rs100,000 per day, effective from April 4, 2024. The regulator stated that the fine was imposed on the basis of losses and unjustified power outages. The action followed a show cause notice issued to HESCO, in which the company was found guilty of violating distribution standards by carrying out load shedding beyond permissible limits.

ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has expressed serious concerns over the seven-year Multi-Year Tariff (MYT) decision recently issued by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) for K-Electric, warning it could have far-reaching financial and policy implications. Federal Minister for Power Awais Leghari has warned that such determinations could negatively impact investment confidence in future MYT periods. In a statement issued on the social media platform 'X' on Wednesday, the minister said the ministry has observed some serious concerns regarding NEPRA's multiple decisions about K-Electric's licenses for generation, transmission, distribution and supply, adding that these decisions also touch upon the investment plan for the upcoming multi-year tariff period.

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has imposed penalties of Rs975 million on power distribution companies over the past few years for fatal and non-fatal accidents, with Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) topping the list. IESCO faced Rs310 million in fines, followed by Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) with Rs117 million. Privatised K-Electric was fined Rs95.5 million across multiple years, including 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21 and 2024-25. Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) was fined Rs86 million, Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) Rs85 million, Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO) Rs61 million, Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO) Rs54 million, Sukkur Electric Power Company (SEPCO) Rs53 million, Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) Rs51 million, and Quetta Electric Supply Company (QESCO) Rs42.5 million.

A representational image of electricity poles. — Reuters/File ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) held a hearing on Friday during which the particulars of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's electricity relief package was revealed. A day earlier, the premier had unveiled the relief package, which includes quarterly and monthly adjustments in addition to relief on the fuel levy. As per the details that surfaced today, a relief of Rs1.71 per unit will be provided on account of petroleum levy, while a relief of Rs1.90 per unit will be given through quarterly adjustments.

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) is set to hear a petition filed by power distribution companies (DISCOs) seeking an increase in electricity rates across the country. According to the available details, the distribution companies have requested approval to recover Rs8.41 billion from consumers under the quarterly fuel adjustment mechanism for the first quarter of the ongoing fiscal year. In their petition, the companies sought recovery of Rs21.702 billion under the head of capacity charges, while requesting a reduction of Rs3.978 billion in operations and maintenance expenses. The proposed adjustment covers the period from July to September 2025, and includes K-Electric among the affected distribution companies.

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Representational image showing electrical grids. — Alyoshine/Pixabay  ISLAMABAD: The federal government has approached the National Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) with a formal petition, proposing a Rs1.71 per unit decrease in electricity tariffs. According to the petition, the proposed cut in power tariff will be implemented through an increase in the tariff differential subsidy. The request recommends that the reduction apply to all distribution companies, including K-Electric, for the period from April to June 2025.

Authority defends 'collective wisdom' as hearing participants question tariff revision to Rs32 per unit

All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has rejected the Integrated System Plan 2025-35 prepared by the Power Division. In a letter addressed to the National Regulatory Power Authority (NEPRA), the APTMA pointed out the wrong expenditure of additional electricity. APTMA urged the power division not to approve the IGS plan for five years. APTMA said that the wrong expenditure of extra electricity was shown in the Plan. The expenditure is too high in the IGS plan, and its estimated cost is too high. APTMA said that heavy capacity charges are imposed by showing additional grid demand.

All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has rejected the Integrated System Plan 2025-35 prepared by the Power Division. In a letter addressed to the National Regulatory Power Authority (NEPRA), the APTMA pointed out the wrong expenditure of additional electricity. APTMA urged the power division not to approve the IGS plan for five years. APTMA said that the wrong expenditure of extra electricity was shown in the Plan. The expenditure is too high in the IGS plan, and its estimated cost is too high. APTMA said that heavy capacity charges are imposed by showing additional grid demand.

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority has imposed a fine of Rs25 million on K-Electric for failing to perform system restoration duties and comply with grid operation standards following a nationwide power breakdown on January 23, 2023. In an order issued on October 8, Nepra concluded that KE violated key provisions of the Nerpa Act, the Generation Licensing Rules 2000 and clauses of the Grid Code related to power restoration and system reliability. It said the company’s inability to maintain “adequate black start readiness” and conduct required mock tests directly contributed to extended outages across Karachi after the collapse of the national grid.

Listen to article KARACHI: The government has accepted the resignation of National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) Member Tariff, Mathar Niaz Rana. Rana, a former federal bureaucrat, stepped down four months before the end of his term. Officials said his extension was unlikely due to concerns raised by various stakeholders about his performance. He was appointed on the recommendation of the Balochistan government, where he last served as chief secretary.