NEPRA Cuts Fuel Charges to Ease Electricity Costs for September

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a fuel charge adjustment (FCA) reduction of PKR 1.28 per unit for the month of September 2024. This decision was taken after the Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guarantee (CPPA-G) submitted a request to NEPRA. The CPPA-G had initially asked for a PKR 0.71 per unit decrease in …

Possibility of Limiting NEPRA Public Hearings

Karachi: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) is considering the possibility of restricting public hearings. During a recent public hearing on K-Electric’s September Fuel Charge Adjustment (FCA), an intense criticism from a Jamaat-e-Islami representative, turning the discussion into a political matter, led NEPRA members and the chairman to express frustration. Indicating potential limits on …

Nepra Raises Concerns Over IPP Negotiations

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) raised concerns on Thursday regarding negotiations with Independent Power Producers (IPPs). These discussions could negatively impact investment in Pakistan. Nepra members expressed their worries during a public hearing on the provisional Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) for K-Electric for September 2024. K-Electric has requested a negative adjustment of …

NEPRA Raises Electricity Price for Karachi Amid Fuel Cost Hikes

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved an electricity price increase for Karachi, raising the rate by Rs3.03 per unit. This adjustment, part of the July 2024 monthly fuel price adjustment, will impact consumer bills starting in December 2024. This increase comes as K-Electric requested a higher rate, citing rising fuel costs. December …

K-Electric Tests 500 kV KKI Grid for Reliable Power in Karachi

KARACHI: K-Electric has launched its state-of-the-art 500 kV KKI Grid, enabling the dispatch of reliable and affordable electricity from the National Grid to Karachi. This significant interconnection aims to enhance energy security for local industries and the southern region. The project marks a pivotal milestone for Karachi’s energy infrastructure. The KKI Grid is expected to …

NEPRA Faces Challenges as Electricity Demand Crashes

ISLAMABAD: Electricity demand in Pakistan has officially crashed, signaling a significant challenge for the energy sector. This drop will likely outweigh a nominal decline in fuel costs next month, resulting in a substantial increase in quarterly tariff adjustments. This situation arises despite the addition of 21,000 MW of generation capacity over the past six years, …

NEPRA Fines K-Electric Rs 10 Million for Deaths in Karachi

ISLAMABAD – The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has fined K-Electric (KE) Rs 10 million over electrocution incidents that claimed 33 lives in Karachi between 2022 and 2023. NEPRA imposed the fine after rejecting KE’s response to a show-cause notice regarding the fatal incidents. The regulatory body has ordered K-Electric to deposit the fine …

Power Companies Caught Overbilling Consumers by Rs8.44 Billion in Pakistan

Karachi: Power distribution companies (DISCOs) in Pakistan have been found guilty of overbilling consumers by a staggering Rs8.44 billion to cover up their line losses, according to an official report. The report highlights widespread malpractice among several power companies, leading to an uproar among consumers and calls for accountability. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority …

NEPRA Approves Rs1.743 per Unit Hike in Electricity Bills

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved an additional charge of Rs1.743 per unit for electricity consumers, effective from September 2024. This decision allows both state-owned distribution companies (Discos) and K-Electric to recover Rs43.23 billion over the next three months. The recovery will address quarterly adjustments for the fourth quarter (April-June) of …

NEPRA Approves K-Electric FCA Rates for May and June 2024

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has given the green light to K-Electric’s monthly Fuel Charge Adjustment (FCA) requests for May and June 2024. The FCA rates will be set at 2.59 rupees per unit for May and 3.168 rupees per unit for June, though these charges will be applied separately over the two …

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