Re: Australia offers joint venture on development of Thar coal
Thanks for that but what specifically do you want to discuss with regards to the report?
Nothing specific. It's an interesting read.
One thing I could mention is the fact energy alone can not be relied on coal. Coal is an old form of energy that is highly polutive. Pakistan has vast renewable resources that it could utilise to need its demand.
More importantly its the management of such resources that is key to success. Pakistan in general, what ever it does, if very inefficient. BUT has potential.
Re: Australia offers joint venture on development of Thar coal
Thar coal is a doubtful project. But even if it is feasible, there are other quicker and cheaper options available which can help the country in this power crisis. For example, Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline. This is a project which is more feasible, cheaper and quicker to deploy, than Thar coal project.
Power crisis can be resolved. The main point is for the government to make a decision.
Re: Australia offers joint venture on development of Thar coal
Nothing specific. It's an interesting read.
One thing I could mention is the fact energy alone can not be relied on coal. Coal is an old form of energy that is highly polutive. Pakistan has vast renewable resources that it could utilise to need its demand.
More importantly its the management of such resources that is key to success. Pakistan in general, what ever it does, if very inefficient. BUT has potential.
I know we shouldnt rely on coal only, it should be a mix of technologies including hydel (which is most cost effective for us) so that we dont get hostage to coal in place of oil in the future.
Re: Australia offers joint venture on development of Thar coal
Thar coal is a doubtful project. But even if it is feasible, there are other quicker and cheaper options available which can help the country in this power crisis. For example, Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline. This is a project which is more feasible, cheaper and quicker to deploy, than Thar coal project.
Power crisis can be resolved. The main point is for the government to make a decision.
What can be done when the 'ally' of our government doesnt want the project to go ahead? With all the controversies surrounding Iran, do you think any lender will finance the project?
Btw there are many untapped gas reserves in Balochistan as well (Zin Block) which we cannot explore because of the political situation of the province.
Re: Australia offers joint venture on development of Thar coal
^ every one knows that but there are very powerful mafias in the shape of oil importers (LNG/LPG) mafias who don't want the country's dependence on these fuels reduced.
Once I read in a research paper that Opec maintains a secret fund to discourage non-oil energy resources and inventions. The fund runs into millions of dollars of payouts on monthly basis and its lobbyists include top policymakers, bureaucrats, politicians, diplomats and think-tanks worldwide.
Re: Australia offers joint venture on development of Thar coal
Thar coal is a doubtful project. But even if it is feasible, there are other quicker and cheaper options available which can help the country in this power crisis. For example, Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline. This is a project which is more feasible, cheaper and quicker to deploy, than Thar coal project.
Power crisis can be resolved. The main point is for the government to make a decision.
Given the inferior quality of the coal, Pakistan would better go for gasification process. Iran is selling gas to Pakistan on a hefty price tag, but still better than oil. Pakistan will eventually need to go for the Kalabagh option, including many small dams on every suitable places. Wind and solar engery could also play their parts in satiating Pakistan's engery needs.
Re: Australia offers joint venture on development of Thar coal
Once I read in a research paper that Opec maintains a secret fund to discourage non-oil energy resources and inventions. The fund runs into millions of dollars of payouts on monthly basis and its lobbyists include top policymakers, bureaucrats, politicians, diplomats and think-tanks worldwide.
Makes sense the oil cartel is very powerful, but its interesting that they try to buy influence this world countries whereas the powerful countries already have diverse mix of electricity generation.