Pakistan Energy SectorTop 10 Reforms We Must Undertake

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Dr. Vaqar Ahmed20th April 2013

1. Pakistan Integrated Energy Plan 2012-25

2. Deregulate Energy SectorGovernment to set rules and regulate. Private sector to own and operate

3. Consolidate all energy ministries/departments into one ministry/authority

4. Build capacity of energy sector regulatorse.g. NEPRA and OGRA

5. Reforms for attracting investment in energyPricing, generation and distribution reforms

Explore new areas such as shale gas

6. Make generation efficient through plant modernization

7. Reduce transmission losses

8. Diversify energy mix in favor of clean coal and renewablesDon’t forget micro hydel

9. Make energy conservation a priority at government and non-governmental levels

10. But first, start by addressing circular debt in energy sector

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