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Punjab Board of Investment and Trade (PBIT) is organizing “Energy Round Table” in collaboration with Punjab Power Development Board (PPDB), Punjab Power Development Company (PPDCL) and Government of Punjab on Friday, May 7th, 2010 at 90-Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The aim of this discussion is to find solution to the prevailing power crisis in the country. In Punjab, the electricity consumption is 61.3%. The potential for energy generation is significantly higher and if hydel, coal, solar, biomass, wind are tapped, Pakistan can meet all its needs for years to come. The event will be one of the measures for exploring key methods for energy conservation and production.
The event will start at 4:30 pm and will be chaired by Chief Minister Punjab. Mr. Pir Saad Ahsanuddin, Vice Chairman/CEO PBIT will provide welcome address at 4:40 pm followed by panel presentations and open house discussions. In the end, Chief Minister Punjab will give his concluding remarks where he will put light on potential sources for power generation.
The event will hold panel speakers of diverse experience and repute including Mr. Nadeem Babar, Chairman, Punjab Power Development Company, Mr. Fawad Mukhtar, Chairman, Fatima Sugar Mill, Mr. Sohail Wajahat, Country Chief Siemens, Mr. Sajid Naqvi, Sugar Technologist, Mr. Shahzad Qasim, CEO Creative Energy resources, Mr. Arif Alauddin, CEO AEDB, Mr. Badar Kazmi Country Head Standard Chartered Bank, Mr. Asad Omer CEO ENGRO and Mr. Khalid Saeed Chairman NEPRA.
After this round table discussion, all stakeholders will come up with recommendations and policies that will be helpful for resolving energy crisis in the country. The discussion will also lead to investment initiatives in the energy sector as with the growing demand, and the tremendous scope for improvements in energy efficiency, this sector remains very attractive in the longer term. |
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