Engineering Post May 2021

First Chinese industry lays foundation stone at Rashakai SEZ The First Chinese indus- The foundation stone has gressing well, provision of try has laid its founda- been laid for the establish- amenities, including power, tion stone at the ment of a steel manufacturing gas, access road, security wall Rashakai Special Economic plant at Rashakai SEZ. The as per envisaged timelines. Zone (SEZ) of China Pakistan SEZ Committee of Rashakai 1st Chinese industry laid its Economic corridor (CPEC). Special Economic Zone has al- foundations #cpecmaking- This marks the first industry located 40 acres of land to progress.” In his tweet Asim which would be set up in a Century Steel (Pvt) Ltd, Bajwa said the SEZ was pro- SEZ in Pakistan with a total which is owned by Fuzhou gressing well and all the investment of US $50 million. Julitaihe International Com- amenities including power, At the occasion Chairman pany. Century Steel plans to gas, access road, security wall China Pakistan Economic invest US $50 million and were being provided as per Corridor (CPEC) Lt General will ultimately produce envisaged time lines. Asim Saleem Bajwa (retd) 250,000 tons steel products at Rashakai SEZ will create visited the site along with Rashakai SEZ. 200,000 direct and indirect Chinese Ambassador Nong Lt General Asim Saleem jobs and is expected to attract Rong and other relevant offi- Bajwa (retd) in a tweet about Rs347 billion worth of invest- cials. the occasion said “SEZ pro- ment.

ENGINEERING POST May 2021 Cement industry shows 44.39 % growth Cement industry has seen 2021 mainly due to the incen- massive growth this month tives by the government on ex- due to the booming con- port. struction industry in the country. This fiscal year has been sig- According to the data released by nificantly more profitable for the All Pakistan Cement Manufac- the cement industry as com- turers Association (APCMA), local pared to the last one. During cement despatches in the month of the first nine months of this March 2021, were 4.563 million fiscal year, total cement tons showing a healthy increase of despatches (domestic and ex- 41.96 percent compared to 3.214 ports) were 43.325 million tons million tons in March 2020. that was 16.99 percent higher Exports of cement have also in- than 37.035 million tons of ce- creased significantly by 59.80 per- ment despatched during the cent, from 507,480 tons in March corresponding period of last 2020, to 810,962 tons in March fiscal year. 02

ENGINEERING POST May 2021 Engro to invest 1 Billion for establishment of Petrochemical plant Engro Corporation is all set to invest in the gineering, design, and technical studies including establishment of a world class state of the a FEED study in relation to a polypropylene fa- art petrochemical plant in the country. The cility based on propane dehydrogenation (PDH- investment is aimed at helping to reduce the im- PP Project). According to the CEO, Mr. Ghias ports and boost exports of Pakistan. Khan, the company will import raw material The conglomerate intends to establish a plant (propane gas) to produce polypropylene resin lo- for the manufacturing of polypropylene resin, cally. Besides, the company might consider ex- which is used in making plastic bags for carrying porting surplus production. Neighboring country and supplying fertiliser and sugar to the market, located a considerable sum of money to conduct China is a big importer of resin globally, and Pak- confectionery wrappers, plastic pipes and other studies before the final investment is made. istan could benefit hugely by exporting resin to construction fitting material, film and sheet. Engro Corporation’s Board has approved an in- its neighbor. The project will save Pakistan a net For this purpose the company has already al- vestment of $31.4 million towards conducting en- $250-300 million annually 03

ENGINEERING POST May 2021 Opportunity for Pakistan’s businessmen to register business in Oman Pakistani businessmen par- as 70 per cent ownership of for- the new law. He said that Pak- vironment conducive to business. ticularly investors should eigners. ‘Pakistani businessmen istani embassy always tries to Business community might not take advantage of new who have historical and deep rela- keep the community in Oman have full idea of the new VAT laws Omani foreign investment law to tionship with businesses in Oman abreast of latest changes and they as it is being introduced first time get their businesses registered can take advantage of this new should strictly follow the rules, in Oman. He said that the busi- under their own ownership. law and convert their status of em- regulations and law of the land. nesses have to change their docu- Pakistan’s ambassador to Oman ployee to employer’, the ambassa- VAT expert and Chartered Ac- mentation style such as, under Abu Bakar Mahmood. Ahsan Wagan. Khalid Ansari. H.E. K. K. Ahsan Waggan said dor added. count, Abu Bakar Mahmud while new law, only computer generated this while addressing a webinar Similarly, Mr. Khalid Ansari speaking on this occasion said that receipts/invoices will be accept- arranged by the Pakistani em- having more than 35 years’ expe- Oman is the fourth of GCC coun- able. bassy in Muscat on the subject of rience on executive positions said tries that have levied VAT. Earlier, Earlier, Khalid Ansari who mod- VAT challenges & its impact on that Value Added Tax (VAT) is Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and UAE erated the webinar, threw light on business in Oman’. going to be introduced in a few had already introduced VAT as per efforts by the Pakistani embassy to The envoy said that there are days in Oman and Pakistani busi- an agreement between the GCC educate Pakistani businessmen in certain businesses which can be nessmen and women should thor- countries. He said it is very en- Oman regarding the latest registered under 100 per cent own- oughly understand it and change couraging that rate of VAT has changes with regard to different ership of a foreign national while their documentation, invoice issu- been set at 5 per cent only in the laws especially business and in- some businesses can be registered ing and other practices in line with beginning which is good for an en- vestment. 04

ENGINEERING POST May 2021 A tribute to Mr. Haseeb Tariq (Late), CEO, Tariq Electric (Pvt) Ltd Businessman, Philanthropist and a Gem of person By Zeeshan Haider, Managing Editor, Engineering Post This current Pandemic has stolen a lot of Mr Haseeb Tariq displayed his first indigenously The self-made businessman, Mr. Haseeb Tariq good people from us within a short span of developed panel at a convention in Lahore. The was a true philanthropist at heart. From provid- two years. When I received the news of the panel was approved by WAPDA a year later in ing support directly to individuals to financially demise of Mr Haseeb Tariq I was shaken to my 2000 and Tariq Electric officially started supply- supporting dozens of charity organisation in the core. In addition to a professional relation I country he never backed off from helping the had very cordial relations with the man for needy. Even during his last days in the hos- more than 20 years. His untimely death got pital he was worried about timely packing me thinking about the struggles and hard- and delivery of ration packs to all the em- ships he had to face to get to this point in his ployees before the start of Ramadan. life. I met him last time in mid-February and Discipline and handwork is what defined enjoyed his hospitality over fabulous lunch he the whole life of M. Haseeb Tariq. He had offered. The history of Tariq Electric is rich as made it a ritual to offer Fajr Prayers at Race it is remarkable. course Mosque every day before his morning Tariq Electric (Pvt) Ltd which is now the walk after which he started his day. He was one of leading manufacturers of MV & LV known in the market as a straightforward switchgears & other advance electrical solu- and knowledgeable person with an eye for tions in Pakistan had a very humble begin- the detail. Many importers, traders and ning. Mr Haseeb Tariq started working from other stake holders from industry used to a very young age. He was around 20 years old ask Mr Haseeb Tariq for technical consulta- when he learned transformer winding for the tion about equipment and electrical solu- first time. With his brains and determination, tions. He expertise was one of the best in his he went from transformer winding to motor field in the country. winding and became one of the top motor Mr Haseeb Tariq (Late) with his son Mr. Muhammad Haris. Mr. Haseeb Tariq, CEO Tariq Electric winders in Lahore. ing panels to WAPDA and other government in- (Pvt) Ltd breathed his last and left for his heav- The first change of paths in the career of Mr. stitutes. This was the start of Tariq Electric (Pvt) enly abode on the 25th March 2021. The whole Haseeb Tariq was when he bought auctioned of Ltd. And Mr Haseeb Tariq through his consis- engineering community has felt this huge loss of equipment from Tarbela Dam and sold it off after tence, hard work, discipline, and immense tech- a gem of a person from among their midst. Engi- refurbishing. In 1993, he went solo and started nical knowledge nurtured the company to grow neering Post offers its sincerest condolences to the working from a hall in his house. There he set up to its current state with nation vide strong oper- bereaved family. May Allah Bless his soul. Mr. a small workshop where he would bring electrical ational presence across numerous Commercial & Muhammad Haris the son of Mr. Haseeb Tariq equipment for refurbishing and then sale it off in Industrial Projects of National Importance & as- has now taken the reins of Tariq Electric (Pvt) the market. That small hall in his house was sociated with all major Govt. and private sector Ltd and will surely guide the company to new where Tariq Electric (Pvt) Ltd was born. In 1999 organization. heights. 05

ENGINEERING POST May 2021 Counterfeit KITZ products causing huge losses for the industry A conversation with CEO Star Corporation Mr. Majid Naseer STAR CORPORATION ability and efficiency of the certifications with the extremely damaging for the tions every couple of years. was established and Kitz has made it one of the valves of Kitz “We provide industry. For example the “Using genuine products has been working in most trusted brand in the Material Test Certificate leakage of steam can result from proper distributors the local market since market. But unfortunately (MTC) with our valves. Our in increased fuel consump- saves you from the nui- 1963. Star Corporation people have started making product can be tracked tion which will drives up sance of maintenance costs identifies as the largest counterfeit models of Kitz using the barcode and can the cost of operation. A which add up to more than Stockholders and Im- which are extremely infe- even be verified from the faulty valve you save at the time of in- porters of VALVES, PIPES, rior in quality. “The valves company,” he added. can poten- stallation. A genuine valve FITTINGS and supplier of manufactured by Kitz are But regrettably the con- tially lead to if operated properly will world best brands of En- made from solid bars of sumer focuses on short c o m p l e t e not require maintenance or ergy Control & Transmis- brass while the counter- term cost savings and ends stoppage of repair for at least 15-20 sion Products. The feits are made from scrap. up using fake prod- o p e r a - years,” added Mr Majid. company is the authorised Sometimes even used ucts. Realistically It has been observed that distributor of Famous valves are imported and re- speaking the use of at the time of contract the brands like KITZ-Japan, furbished and then resold fake valves can consultants suggest the Yoshitake-Japan and in the market,” said Mr. b e highest quality of products to ADCA-Portugal. Majid Naseer. Such prod- be used for production. But Engineering Post had a ucts can never match the at the time of execution the very thorough conversation quality and reliability of contractors go for cheaper with CEO of Star Corpora- original products. An esti- products to ensure cost sav- tion Mr Majid Naseer mate suggests that more ings. During the exclusive about the menace of coun- than 70 percent of valves interview with Engineering terfeit items and how they being sold in the market by Post Mr. Majid Naseer sug- are leading to huge losses the name of Kitz are either gested a solution for this for the industry. During the fake or counterfeit labelled problem. “This can be man- conversation Mr Majid such because of the popu- aged if the consultants ask Naseer revealed that one of larity of the brand. A lay- for MTCs to be produced by the most counterfeited item man cannot distinguish the contractors. These cer- in the country are the between the two and ends tificates are only available valves of KITZ Japan. The up buying fake products. with genuine products and original valves from Kitz Star Corporation has then the contractors will be are of such high quality been working with Kitz as bound to buy original prod- that 95% of the valves used the sole authorised distrib- ucts from authorised distrib- in Japan are made by utor in Pakistan for the last utors,” he said. KITZ. The unmatched reli- 25 years. They provide all www.starcorporation.org 06

ENGINEERING POST May 2021 TCL consistently gaining ground with AMCON in Pakistan A conversation with Mr Frank Liang Sales Director TCL and Mr AmmadMonus, CEO, AMCON TCL is the Chinese multina- price. its long term commitment to pro- product is so high that we haven't tional electronics company From the last 14 years,Amcon viding quality products in the received even a single complain with headquarter in Zhong- has been delivering comprehensive country. from our customer since 2019.” shan, Guangdong. It is one of the services and solutions to customers While talking exclusively to En- This unblemished record of the leading electronics brand in the all over Pakistan. And from past 3 gineering Post Mr.AmmadMonus product is the main reason behind world. The success of TCL lies in years,Amcon has been the pioneer reminisced \"By now we have suc- the exponential growth of the prod- its innovation and high end prod- of TCL VRF system in cessfully completed more than 15 uct and its increasing demand. ucts. TCL partnered up with Amcon has been working with Amcon in Pakistan since 2019 for TCL for increasing sales as well as wide range of commercial HVACR providing after sales Services to systems in Pakistan. the customer. In order to maintain In this regard Mr Frank Liang the quality of our work Amcon has the Sales Director of TCL person- maintained the inventory of spare ally visited Pakistan from China on parts for every single model. a 10 day trip. This visit was exclu- Mr.AmmadMonus, CEO of sively mean to visit clients and con- Amcon says the plan for the com- sultants in the country. Mr. Frank pany in the upcoming years is to along with Mr.AmmadMonus held achieve significant growth in com- multiple meetings with different mercial air conditioning market consultants to get their reviews with TCL Brand. Teaming up with about the HVACR product of TCL the right kind of main contractors which they had been using since will be integral to hitting growth 2019 and received incredibly satis- targets. factory response from them.I'm op- Until 2014 Amcon was based timistic that with the diversified solely in Lahore but has since ex- variety and support of Amcon, TCL panded into Islamabad and will become one of the top brands Karachi. Keeping in mind the po- of air conditioners in Pakistan says tential increase in business volume Mr. Frank.TCL have a wide variety and number of clients it is now of indoor and outdoor commercial Pakistan.Amcon and TCL has also projects of commercial air condi- looking at further geographical air conditioning. TCL will also be been undertaking aggressive mar- tioning. Some of the landmark growth. The company expanding introducing wide range of chillers keting and business expansion. projects include Chase value cen- into KPK and Baluchistan as well rooftop units. An important factor This visit from Mr Frank Liang tre, Agency 21, Squarenine inter- looking forward to have more busi- for the success of TCL in Pakistan has further strengthened the con- national, HooraPharma, Iqvia and ness growth in these untapped is its high quality in a reasonable fidence of the clients on TCL and many more. The quality of our markets on the country. 07

ENGINEERING POST May 2021 Understand PLC Basics and its Job application in the industry Enercon Systems helping country for a competent Engineering Force Mr. Imran Zafar, Country quired for each type of job. Manager, Enercon Systems Our today’s session name was International talks to En- “Understand PLC Basics and its gineering Post Job application in the industry” Mr. Imran Zafar is an Electrical where we have covered PLC use via Engineer from NED University and real project examples of Enercon has done MBA Exe from IoBM. He Generator Control projects. started Enercon Operations in Pak- EP: Do you charge fees for these istan as its Country Manager back events and how students can in 2012 and now Enercon is one of apply? the premium companies to provide All these sessions are absolutely high profile & complex Synchro- free as we are doing as a service to nization solutions. our nation & community. He had rich global experience in Students can reach us for future Power & Energy solutions working events by visiting our website abroad & in Pakistan with Multi- www.enerconsys.com or via our so- national giants. Engineering post cial media pages on Linked-in & participated in a training session Facebook or call us at 92 21 3432 held at Enercon and took the oppor- 5252. tunity to ask about his activities EP: Do you want to say that and objectives with these initia- standard of our universities is tives. below par? EP: Tell us about today’s event I would say everyone has their and what are your future plans? role i.e., University, Industry, and We aim to help our country with the student himself. University a competent engineering force. provides you theoretical knowledge There are thousands of engineering and degree, while industry pro- graduates passing out every year vides you practical training and but they severely lack the skills learning opportunities however in and attitude required to excel in between student has to do a lot of the professional world. I, in my ca- work in finding right focus and ad- pacity, as well as with other plat- on their shortcomings. with engineers’ knowledge about ditional knowledge to attract their forms trying my best to educate At Enercon, we have started se- the industry, different jobs for engi- target industry. undergraduates & fresh graduates ries of sessions where we share neers, their scope, and skills re- EP: Can you elaborate on how 08



ENGINEERING POST May 2021 students can attract industry as they depend on It was a highly informative session in which EP: Lastly, we would like to know your view their university & alumni in liaising them with the industrial experts from Enercon familiarize on the business situation in the country and the industry? us with the applications of PLC in industries. how is Enercon progressing? Actually, many students are focusing only on And I think this training would definitely pro- There is no doubt that 2020 was a difficult big names, however famous Ali Baba’s owner vide me an edge over other students while I will year for everyone, Allah has made us through. Jack Ma said, it is best to start with a small be in a competitive job searching environment. I am personally quite optimistic about 2021. company where you learn passion to grow. (Haris Shehbaz – NED University) our textile, Cement, Steel, IT, Automobile sec- So, Students should be well aware of who EP: What are other platforms you are work- tors are getting export & local orders and the their possible employers are and how they can ing with? chain effect continues and helps everyone in- grow with each provided they do their part. If IEEEP Karachi center is quite active and we volved. they know and prepare them and approach have a yearly schedule of events involving In- We are a population of over 220 million and them in advance, it will make them different dustries and Academia. I am currently serving International investors do see us as a big mar- from others, all these we are explaining in our them as their Honorary Join secretary. They ket too, when they invest in the local industry, sessions more in detail. have the next big event scheduled on 26th & we do get a better economy and better job mar- Further, you can directly ask for feedback 27th May 2021, 36th Intl Symposium. ket. from students who are attending this session, Similarly, I am also serving IEEE Power & Alhamdulillah, Enercon has now established Students feedback from the session, “Under- Energy society as their Secretary, these inter- a well-reputed name in premier and high-pro- stand PLC Basics and its Job application in the actions provide me direct feedback about issues file Generator control & synchronizing projects industry”: on the industry & academia side. in Pakistan serving across all industries. Contract awarded for Rehabilitation of Warsak Hydel Power Station The Pakistan Water and Power Development Hydel Power Station. The contract has been WAPDA House. General Manager (Hydel) Devel- Authority (WAPDA) has awarded the con- awarded to Technicon Enterprisesafter interna- opment Nadeem Iqbal and Chief Executive Offi- tract worth Rs.936.29 million for the Civil tional competitive bidding. cer Iqbal Yunas signed the contract on behalf of Works of 2nd Rehabilitation Project of Warsak The contract was signed in a ceremony held at WAPDA and Technicon Enterprises respectively. WAPDA Member (Power) Jamil Akhtar and other senior officers of WAPDA were also present on the occasion. WAPDA is executing Second Rehabili- tation Project of Warsak Hydel Power Station to regain its generation capacity, which has de- creased to 193 MW from 243 MW due to aging factor of the electro-mechanical equipment. The rehabilitation works are planned to be carried out with an approved PC-I cost of Rs.22.25 billion with the objective to overcome the aging prob- lems, regain the capacity loss of 50 MW with re- liable annual energy generation of 1.14 billion units, upgrade and modernize the old system and achieve another life cycle of 30 to 40 years. WAPDA has been vigorously implementing a least-cost energy generation plan to add low- priced hydel electricity to the system. In addition to constructing new projects, WAPDA has also been rehabilitating and up-grading its aging hydel power stations, including the Warsak, under the plan. It is pertinent to mention that Warsak is the first ever main hydropower project executed in Pakistan after independence. The first phase of the Warsak Dam and Hydel Power Station was completed in 1960-61 consisting of the dam, irri- gation tunnels, four generating units with cumu- lative capacity of 160 MW, switchyard and transmission line. MoU signed for Naya Pakistan housing society Islamabad In the second week of April the Memoran- dum of Understanding for Naya Pakistan Housing project Farash town Islamabad was signed in the Presence of Prime Minister Imran Khan. The MoU was signed between Naya Pakistan Housing Development Author- ity (NPHDA), Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Frontier Works Organization (FWO), which will jointly carry out the proj- ect. Under this project 4000 flats will be con- structed by the government out of which 2,000 flats will be allotted to those who had regis- tered themselves under the Naya Pakistan Housing Programme, while 1,600 flats will be sold out on an open market basis by Capital Development Authority. According to details the government is planning to provide 600 flats to slum dwellers as well. While speaking at the occasion Prime Min- ister Imran Khan said that the main purpose of this project is to provide shelter to the un- derprivileged segment of society, particularly the working class and labourers. He further said that the project has been designed is such a way that within a time-frame of two years, people would be able to move into their houses with ownership rights. He said that he was very confident that development of Lahore’s Ravi Urban Project and Central Business Dis- trict and Sindh’s Bundal Island would attract substantial amount of foreign investment in the country. 10



ENGINEERING POST May 2021 TERASAKI – Committed to Provide Safety and Protection Circuit Breakers are at the core of any which the fault persists. Due to its unique tion Technologies electrical protection system. They in- double break contact technology, the Tem- With a rich history of innovations, terrupt the faulty circuit during abnor- power2 ACBs ensure extremely fast interrup- Terasaki has several patents under its name. mal or short-circuit conditions and isolate it tion of short circuit currents, hence provide Some of these are: from the healthy network. The core function superior short circuit clearance time. - Developed world’s first current limit- of the Switchgear is to protect equipment, In TemPower2 ACBs, the fault arc is ing breaker in 1963 (Patented) systems and people from the hazards and equally split into two arc chambers per con- - The Tem Trip relay was the first to damages of electrical faults. If switchgear is tact, therefore, the breaker itself and the sys- offer true RMS protection in 1985 (patented) unable to perform its core function, - Double contacts, double open- its remaining features are of no ing and losing coils are unique to the value to the customer. Tem Power 2 ACB in 2000 (patented) For almost a century, TERASAKI - Residual current protection is has been contributing to the an integrated feature of the Tem- switchgear industry by innovating Break-2 CBR – the first in the world to power distribution and control tech- meet IEC 60947-2 in 2007 (patented) nologies, keeping SAFETY and PRO- JUBILEE CORPORATION- The Au- TECTION as the prime purpose of thorized Distributor of TERASAKI in its products. Pakistan Since 1976 Terasaki’s Tempower2 Air Circuit For 45 years, Jubilee Corporation Breakers are designed keeping the (JC) has been the Authorized Distrib- five most essential parameters of utor of Terasaki Circuit Breakers to any electrical protection system i.e. various Shopping Malls, Skyscrapers, speed, reliability, safety, security and Housing/Residential Projects, Com- sensitivity. The TemPower2 ACB’s mercial Building projects, and various robust safety features make it a per- Textiles, Chemical, Pumps and Phar- fect choice for critical applications maceutical industries in Pakistan. where longer downtimes cannot be afforded tem experience less wear & tear. This in turn JUBILEE CORPORATION with its part- (e.g. in hospitals, data centers, banks), and in results in a higher life expectancy of the cir- nership with Terasaki was the first company harsh environments where temperature rise cuit breaker and its main contacts. to introduce the concepts of Moulded Case is a big issue (e.g. in oil & gas, marine, & The additional safe-mode feature in Tem- Circuit Breakers in 1976, Electronic Air Cir- mining industry). Power2 ACBs allow maintenance personnel cuit Breakers in 1978 and Digital Air Circuit Tempower2 ACBs- The Robust and the Re- to set the trip settings of ACBs for a very Breakers in 2008 in the country. liable Choice for Your Systems small fault current during maintenance ac- With its dedicated technical sales and sup- When a fault or abnormal condition occurs, tivities. This feature is specifically designed port teams, and exceptional stock availabil- the damage to the equipment and overall sys- to protect maintenance personnel. ity, Jubilee Corporation offers unparalleled tem largely depends on the duration for The Rich History of Innovations in Protec- services to its customers. 12



ENGINEERING POST May 2021 Middle East Energy Dubai will take place as virtual event this year Middle East Energy (MEE) the live and in-person event, which infrastructure, from data centres will be on energy efficiency, smart Dubai has confirmed the was due to take place from 14-16 to hospitals and transport, now de- buildings and transformative light- 2021 edition of the show June. We will now focus on deliver- pendent on digital technologies ing systems – which is expected to will now take place only as a vir- ing the Online event and returning and processes, the importance of grow from US$9.4 billion in 2020 tual event. Starting on 17 May, with the live in-person event in uninterrupted power has never to US$24.2 billion by 2025. The four focus weeks will address the March 2022.” been greater. The week will include week is geared towards connecting latest insights, trends and innova- The four-week representa- users with the expertise and solu- tion across Renewable & Clean event begins on tion from key tions to manage energy demand, Energy, Transmission & Distribu- 17 May, with the suppliers, in- which is increasingly becoming tion, Critical & Back-up Power, and Renewable & c l u d i n g smarter and more efficient. Energy Consumption & Manage- Clean Energy P e r k i n s , “The UAE government has done ment. sector week, C u m m i n s an incredible job in ensuring Dubai The four-week Middle East En- which will ad- G e n e r a t o r is open and at the forefront of host- ergy Online event will include tech dress the oppor- T e c h n o l o - ing safe live events, but Middle talks, interactive roundtables, tunities as we gies, Cum- East Energy is a fully interna- panel discussions, thought leader- transition to mins Power tional event and therefore im- ship sessions and remote inter- cleaner energy Generation, pacted by current global travel views. Networking opportunities sources. Global Allam Ma- disruption. To maximise the will consist of hosted buyer meet- research from rine and event's effectiveness for all stake- ings, fireside chats, breakout ses- IRENA, high- more. holders, we have decided to wel- sions, personalised meetings, and lighted by Mid- From the come the international energy dle East Energy, Claudia Konieczna, Exhibition Director, 24 May, the community back to the UAE next speed networking sessions. Middle East Energy, Dubai Claudia Konieczna, Exhibition has shown that Transmission year. The energy market can ex- Director, Middle East Energy, said: the total installed renewable en- & Distribution sector will take cen- pect to see the scale of the live, in- “It is important to recognise that ergy capacity had reached tre stage. The virtual week-long person version that the industry Middle East Energy 2021 is still 2,799GW globally by the end of networking and technical sessions has come to recognise from Middle happening, just in an online for- 2020, and clean energy grew at a will provide a platform for manu- East Energy when we meet again mat. Connecting the industry has rate of 50% in a year. facturers and distributors from the from 7-9 March 2022, at the Dubai never been more important, and The Critical & Backup Power entire supply chain to meet clients, World Trade Centre,” she con- we believe that, for MEE, virtual is sector week, which starts on 31 capture new business and network cluded. the best route this year to connect May, will bring together the key with the industry, as investments To register for the 2021 virtual energy professionals from far- players in the global backup power in the sector are expected to grow event, please click on the following reaching corners of the globe. market to highlight the latest tech- to US$108 billion by 2022. link, https://bit.ly/3vRoGyU. To en- “Following discussions with our nologies and solutions for ensuring Rounding out the event, from quire about participating in the stakeholders and in support of the power continuity. the 7 June is Energy Consumption 2022 live event, please contact industry, we have decided to cancel With much of the world’s critical & Management, where the focus [email protected] 14



ENGINEERING POST May 2021 36th IEEEP All Pakistan Student’s Seminar The Institution of students and talked Electrical & about the initiatives Electronics En- taken by the NED gineers Pakistan University to improve (IEEEP) and NED the teaching skills of University of Engi- teachers. Prof. Dr. neering and Technol- Muhammad Tufail ogy hold a 36th IEEEP (PVC NED Univer- All Pakistan Students’ sity) said in his speech Seminar on 30th that such kind of March 2021 at Civil events must be held A/V Hall, NED Uni- regularly and more versity of Engineering such organizations and Technology, should come forward Karachi. This confer- for effective collabora- ence was held in hy- tion. NED University brid mode due to welcomes such kind of preventive measures events which help our taken under the students to improve Covid-19 SOPs, pre- their technical and in- senters and guests terpersonal skills. joined this event Mr. Irfan Ahmed, through physical and Mr. Khalid Pervaiz online options. 42 pa- (Chairman IEEEP) pers submitted in this and Mr. Munis Sid- conference from all diqui (Secretary over Pakistan under IEEEP) also expressed the discipline of Elec- their views and appre- trical, Electronics, Bio- ciated the efforts of Medical, Computer, AI NED University- and others. 18 papers were ac- University for providing the plat- were the chief guest of this event. IEEEP for the successful organi- cepted and presented in this con- form. He also appreciated the ef- Prof. Dr. Sarosh Hashmat Lodi zation of this event and ference. forts of IEEEP for successfully (VC NED University) in his congratulated all the winners. Six Dr. Muhammad Mohsin Aman conducting the IEEEP student’s speech stressed about the collabo- winner papers will receive Gold & (IEEEP student’s seminar con- seminar for years. ration of academia and industry. Silver Medals on 27th May 2021 vener) welcomed all the guests Prof. Dr. Sarosh Hashmat Lodi He suggested that internships in main symposium to be held at and convey special thanks to NED and Prof. Dr. Muhammad Tufail should be made more effective for PC Hotel Karachi. 16

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ENGINEERING POST May 2021 36th IEEEP Multi-topic Int’l Symposium 2021 postponed In view of prevailing situation of event shall be announced later. shall grace the occasion with their queries, contact Convener Registra- COVID 19 in the country, IEEEP Karachi Centre success- presence, thereby providing an ex- tion: Engr. Saqib Munawwar – IEEEP Karachi Centre has de- fully organize the event every year cellent opportunity for networking Cell: 0300-8298473 cided to postpone the event which where government officials, con- as well as remaining abreast with Registration Link: bit.ly/ieeep- was originally scheduled on 26th & sultants, executives, engineers and the latest technology and trends. khi-symposium, Registration 27th May 2021. New dates of the dignitaries from home and abroad For details about the event and Email: [email protected] ADB approves $300m loan for Implementation and Water Usage power plant on Kunhar River Agreement signed for Kohala Hydel projecthe Asian Development Bank (ADB) than 1,200 jobs, about 40% of which will be has approved a substantial loan of sourced locally, and provide livelihood skills T$300 million for the construction of a development for women.” Thydropower plant at river Kunar near Bal- The Balakot hydropower plant will add he government of Azad shared the pictures of the Jamu Kashmir and ceremony from his twitter akot. 1,143 gigawatt-hours of clean the company under- account with the text On the official website of energy to Pakistan's energy taking the construction of “#CPEC: Signing ceremony mix and also improve the en- Kohala hyder power project, 1124 MW Kohala Hydel ADB it said “Pakistan is rich ergy sector’s reliability and the Three Gorges Company Power Project- Implementa- in hydropower resources but from China, have signed the tion and Water Usage Agree- only around 16% of its iden- sustainability. The Manila-based lending 1124 MW Kohala Hydel ments signed by AJK Govt tified hydropower potential agency said the government Power Project- Implementa- and China Three Gorges has been harnessed. The will invest $175 million in the tion and Water Usage Agree- Company. Investment:US $ country’s power sector is re- project. It also shared that Is- ments under China Pakistan 2.4 Bn #CPECMaking- liant on imported fuel-based lamabad has requested a $280 Economic Corridor (CPEC). Progress #pakistanmoving- power generation and is bur- million loan in project co-fi- Kohala hyder power proj- forward” dened with a stressed trans- nancing from the Asian Infra- ect will attract a foreign in- The Kohala Hydropower mission and distribution structure Investment Bank vestment of $2.4 billion Project is a proposed run-of- network. To balance the en- under the umbrella of the-river high head project, ergy mix and reduce its de- (AIIB) as well. The construction of this CPEC. located near Kohala, in Azad pendence on imported fuel, the government has committed to increase plant will substantially increase the rev- Federal Minister of En- Kashmir.The agreement for its untapped renewable energy potential in enue of the state-owned Pakhtunkhwa En- ergy Hammad Azhar, AJK the project was finalised in ergy Development Organization, which is Prime Minister Raja Farooq 2020 and later it was for- hydro, solar, and wind. Balakot Hydropower Plant will also gen- responsible for operating hydropower plants Haider and others officials mally signed in a ceremony erate economic activity and improve the in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It will help reduce were present on the occa- attended by the Pakistani skills of local communities. During con- average daily load shedding in the province sion. Chairman CPEC au- Prime Minister, and Chinese thority Asim Saleem Bajwa ambassador. struction, the project will generate more and serve the national demand. 18



ENGINEERING POST May 2021 New Motorways and Highways being launched this year Engineering Posy Report plored for enhancing the scope of CPEC. completed. The 110 kilometers long Khuzdar- These motorways and highways may include Basima Road is also nearing completion . Work on six new motorways and highways Ratodero-Shikarpur Road, Sialkot-Kharian motor- To ensure smooth and efficient movement of with total length of about 6135 kilometers way , 80 kms long Swat-Fatehpur, Swat- Dir Mo- goods and passengers in utmost safety, the Na- is expected to commence during this year torway, construction of 163 kilometers long tional Highway Authority (NHA) is executing simultaneously or one after the other. Chitral- Shandur Highway connecting Chitral Khunjrab to Gwadar connectivity under the CPEC The new projects including the western route of with Gilgit-Baltistan, 82 kms long Chitral-Garam umbrella. According to NHA sources, 118 kilome- great game changer China-Pakistan Economic Chashma Road , all will be launched in the coming ters long Havelian-Thakot motorway and Multan- Corridor (CPEC) will be completed within a period months and completed in next two to three years. Sukkur Motorway have since been completed and of three years thus ushering in an era of prosperity Eleven new projects recently announced at the ap- operational. 285kms long Hakla (Islamabad)-Yarik and development for the people of the most under- propriate level include the Western Route of the (Dera Ismail Khan) highway is under construction developed areas of the country ensuring inclusive CPEC, ground breaking of five more projects will , while 235 kms long Yarik-Zhob, 331 kms long economic growth through increased connectivity . also be performed during this year. Zhob-Quetta and 400 kms long Hoshab-Awaran According to the information available from official In Balochistan province, Zhob-Kuchlak Road is highways are also in various stages of approval sources, option of undertaking these projects on in the final stage of its completion as more than 70 and subsequently construction work will be under- Public Private Partnership mode is also being ex- per cent of construction work has already been taken in the right earnest. 20

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ENGINEERING POST May 2021 Additional 450MW for K Electric After the successful energization of NTDC. In this regard the NTDC has sug- 130km-long 220 KV double circuit gested the following changes in the draft transmission line from Jamshoro to PPAA: (i) an alternate definition of term 'in- KDA-33 the National Transmission and voice' compliant with the code, has been sug- Despatch Company (NTDC) has given its con- gested which is as follows: “invoice\" means sent for the additional supply of electricity to the bill issued by CPPA-G to K-Electric, dur- Karachi Electric (KE) for summers 2021 and ing the billing month, (a) on account of UoSC 2022. based on data/information furnished by The government has committed to KE that NTDC to K-Electric and (b) Market Operator it would provide 1400MW additional power to fee in the prescribed format; and (ii) the KE by 2022, of which 450MW will be ensured words in bracket “(to NTDC through CPPA- in the first phase. Last year due to the lack of G)\" in Section 6.2.1 may be deleted. Further- proper transmission mechanism many power more, the definition of term 'contracted plants including wind plants had been put on products' under section 1.1 contains the text curtailment because the electricity generated For the supply of additional electricity to 'base load nature' may be replaced with 'firm could not be transmitted. KE a few reservations had been expressed by and on pro-rata basis'. 22

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ENGINEERING POST May 2021 Power generation to be increased on low cost basis The Federal government has de- prove such projects on case- to -case cided to shape the increase in basis. The share of renewable energy power generation in the coun- in total power supply will be in- try in such a way that priority is creased to 20 per cent by 2025 and 30 given only to competitive and least per cent by 2030 from about just 5 cost projects. This condition will be per cent at present. part of the new National Electricity Emphasis will be given to reducing Policy (NEP) 2021 to be submitted to the dependence on imported fuel for the Cabinet energy genera- Committee on tion and mov- Energy (CCoE), ing towards which in its optimal utiliza- meeting held on tion of local re- February 11, sources such as 2021 directed coal, hydro, re- Power Division newable to revise the sources, local draft of the pol- gas, and nu- icy in light of clear. This will the observa- lead to the de- tions made by velopment of a the CCoE mem- sustainable re- bers and re-sub- newable en- mit it to the ergy market CCoE prior to and self-re- submission to liance in power the Cabinet and generation. Council of Com- Furthermore mon Interests the existing (CCI). public sector The new guiding principles of the thermal plants will also be reviewed policy will be efficiency, transparency, again and assessed for privatisation, competition, financial viability, indi- leasing or other options for their pos- genization, R&D and environmental sible future integration in the whole- responsibility. sale electricity market or, if nothing The Federal Government will ap- else is viable, retirement. 24

ENGINEERING POST May 2021 Access tunnel of Mohmand dam completed Access Tunnel of Mohmand stability of Pakistan and social de- Dam for swift excavation of velopment in the country, Khyber Diversion Tunnels has been Pakhtunknwa in particular, there- completed, while construction work fore, timely completion of this proj- is in progress simultaneously on 9 ect is of paramount importance. different sites of the project. It is worth mentioning that This was briefed to Pakistan Mohmand Dam is being constructed Water and Power Development Au- on River Swat, upstream of Munda thority (WAPDA) Chairman Lt Gen Headworks in Tribal District Muzammil Hussain (Retd) during Mohmand of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. his visit to the project. Mohmand It is the 5th highest concrete-face- Dam Project Director and General rock-fill Dam (CFRD) in the world. Manager Muhammad Javed Afridi, On completion, the dam will store Security and Land Acquisition & about 1.2-million-acre feet (MAF) of Resettlement Director General water and help mitigate floods in Brigadier Imtiaz Hussain, represen- Peshawar, Charsadda and tatives of the consultants and the Naushera. contractors were also present on the Besides supplementing 160,000 occasion. acres of existing land, about 18,237 The Chairman was briefed that acres of new land will also be irri- excavation work on main dam, spill- gated. way, power intake, diversion tun- Mohmand Dam Power House will nels and re-regulation pond is under generate 800 megawatt (MW) hydel way in addition to construction electricity, contributing 2.86 billion work on irrigation tunnel, access units of low-cost and environment roads, project colony and offices. friendly hydel electricity annually The baily bridge across River Swat to the National Grid. In addition, is also being constructed for mobi- 300 million gallons water per day lization of construction machinery, will also be provided to Peshawar workforce and equipment on both for drinking purpose. Annual bene- banks of the river. fits of the project have been esti- Reviewing construction activities mated at Rs. 51.6 billion. at the project, WAPDA Chairman Additional Rs. 4.53 billion is said that Mohmand Dam, like all being spent on Confidence Building other water and hydropower proj- Measures for socio-economic devel- ects, is instrumental for economic opment in the project area. 25

ENGINEERING POST May 2021 Workshop at Nazeer Hussain University 7 Emerging Technologies disrupting our Future and Career Planning “7Emerging Tech- the workshop. The nologies disrupt- speaker/trainer high- ing Our Future lighted the major job and Career Planning” losses due to automation Nazeer Hussain Univer- and emerging technologies sity (NHU) is a leading like AI, 3D Printing, university having diverse Smart Robots and Intelli- academic and research gent Vehicles. He clearly programs with dynamic started that communities faculty dedicated to excel- will be facing devastating lence. NHU is offering con- financial and social impact temporary education in of these changes. the field of Engineering For those students (Electrical, Mechanical, ready to enter into the job Civil), Computer Science marked or just started the at graduate level, and also job, the speaker gave them offers MBA, Pharm D, and an understanding of the Architecture, in addition magnitude of these to many technologies pro- changes, as these can af- grams in the evening. fect their future careers Keeping in view the im- and planning. Mr. Hassan portance of the role of “7 Syed also warned that Emerging Technologies these 7 emerging technolo- Disrupting Our Future gies are going to shake the And Career Planning” for future job market and the the development of our risk of job loss to spike in students in particular and near. Therefore, we have our society in general, Di- to provide guidelines and rector of Quality Enhance- training to students on ment Cell (QEC) and emerging technologies. He Director of Industrial Liai- added that IdeaGist is pro- son has jointly organized a collaboration with IdeaG- 09am to 05pm to impart Hassan Syed, founder of viding a platform for ca- free day workshop on “7 ist-USA at Nazeer Hus- intensive and hands-on IdeaGist-USA and CEO at reer planning in these Emerging Technologies sain University training in these emerging Birventures. About 100 emerging technologies and Disrupting Our Future Auditorium on Tuesday, fields. The seminar/work- participants including 20 Continued on page 32 And Career Planning” in the 30th March, 2021 from shop was conducted by Mr. faculty members attended 26



ENGINEERING POST May 2021 Sectorial objectives of Science and Technology Sector Engineering Post Report frastructure; Restructuring /revamping of Ministry of Science and Technology Re- Following the sectoral objectives of the search and Development Organizations; Science and Technology sector are Research and development in priority areas being pursued attaching due priority including Water Resources, Oceanography, set in economic growth strategy and in ac- Herbal Medicines, Electronics, Quality As- cordance with the manifesto of the incum- surance and Standards; Realizing close col- bent federal government during the current laboration among strategic organizations, financial year at appropriate levels : civil research and development organiza- Human Resource Development; Industry- tions and private sector to achieve civilian Research and Development Academia Link- spillover of defence capabilities; Undertake age; Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) relevant important projects identified by Facilitation; Upgradation of laboratories in- Task Force on Science and Technology. 28

ENGINEERING POST May 2021 Essential Concept of Bearing Technology By Khawar Junaid Sherwani rates all types of bearing energy as the client needs Bearing properties depend that permits us to utilize that use the moving activ- it. The current cycles have on the two types of loads, our machines. The oil-less ity of balls or rollers to a couple of sorts that con- radial and thrust. As per bearing may refer to is a allow the least friction. sume in a creation line Japanese industrial stan- ball bearing that doesn't Makers consistently and distinctive time dards in the automotive need oil for its oil in light face cost decrease and pro- breakdowns by the ma- industry thrust loaded of the fact that oil, for ex- ficiency challenges in chine adequacy which is bearing is very common ample, powdered graphite their tasks. Ventures re- the delayed consequence for jigs and fixture ma- is as of now consolidated quire improvement under- of thing planned and me- chines in automotive in- in the bearing lodging and way lead times and low chanical assembly. We dustry. Now a days, airtight fixed - implying costs administrations. On need to improve over ma- industry is using oil less that it is greased or oil up account of this, organiza- chine preventive mainte- bearings. It’s a long-last- for its lifetime. These are tions have become more nance day to day as per ing graphite bearing maintenance-free and are After the innovation of the wheel, it was discovered that less exertion was needed to move an object on rollers than to slide it over a sim- ilar surface. Even after grease was found to de- crease the work needed in sliding, moving movement actually required less work when it very well may be utilized. In this clients centered for the product volume. Bearing which saves to lubrication preferably reasonable for manner bearing utilizing achievement. The out- is a component of mechan- cost of the industry. Bear- use in troublesome work- moving movement would come is that organizations ical engineering. We have ing performs the capacity places, high-temperature be created for use in com- have been investing es- to be very careful during of keeping damage from applications, and so forth plex hardware and compo- sential exertion to im- bearing selection and dur- being finished by this Moreover, the fixing en- nents. Although the idea prove their productivity. It ing preventive mainte- power to the part and fur- trance of foreign substance of moving movement was is important that each in- nance activity. thermore of keeping up to the bearing housing. known as utilized for thou- teraction as intently as Mechanical components the right situation of the Khawarsherwani4@gma sands of years. The term conceivable to deliver a are the individual parts turning shaft. This capac- il.com moving bearing incorpo- top notch item in the least that make a machine. ity, of course is the thing +92-3322565375 29

ENGINEERING POST May 2021 Lithium-ion batteries and EVs Exploring the correlating factor By Mr. Umair Nabeel, Renewable Energy and Environmental entrepreneur spectively. Whilst the fig- Global News Desk: Tesla the entire portfolio as the entry paved the path for a ure from Australia was led Motors continued to lead switch to EVs rallies along. strategic partnership be- and driven predominantly the pack and delivered Another big name from tween two US based com- by residential sector, the 184,800 electric vehicles the courier/delivery and lo- panies Proterra and 100K figure for Germany for the first quarter of gistics industry has Lightning eMotors. Light- was all residential solar 2021. Market assessments, stepped in and announced ning eMotors will be plus storage. For a country predictions and analysis their policy statement DHL's EV supplier. Taking which has approximately were yet again swirled along with a roadmap to innovation to a rather in- 300,000 residential battery away by the company. An switch its fleet to electric teresting terrain, they ac- installations, adding a interesting number from vehicles. DHL, a house- tually hold expertise in converting Ford transit commercial vehicles to an May 2021: This all-electric automobile. To month's article date, their EVs are the aims to further ex- only class III rated com- plore and strengthen my mercial vans in the US. readers understanding and Concluding this confidence of these two cor- month's editorial, Sky related industries by div- News has started a new ing deeper into, as I always program known as “The say \"the tsunami of infor- Daily Climate Show”. A mation and data\" available dedicated primetime pro- to the consumer to make a gram, one of its kind aired more informed choice. Monday-Friday and one Cover Story: Two coun- I'd highly recommend to tries, poles apart geograph- put on your watchlist. The ically continue to show cherry on the cake is the remarkable progress when third of it in the midst of a the data released was hold name has confirmed real time data dashboard. it comes to lithium-ion bat- global pandemic speaks 180,338. That's the total after a successful pilot And since the pandemic tery storage installations. volumes about this partic- production for Q1 project that New York and continues to keep our Australia and Germany ular industry. Put this in 2021.From the view point California's fleet will be all movements restricted, I registered 31,000 and context of their respective of potential investors, gov- electric come the end of can assure you this pro- 100,000 lithium-ion bat- national grids and the big- ernments, industrialists 2021. Part of the wider gram will definitely bridge tery based energy storage ger picture becomes it's a reasonable reference $8.2bn fund set aside for a the gap, for you the con- installations in 2020, re- clearer. point to assess and gauge 10 year duration, DHL's sumers. 30



ENGINEERING POST May 2021 7 Emerging Technologies disrupting our Future and Career Planning Continued from page 26 platform in the world and a major supporter top colleges and 100 madaris. Earlier this, in of Kamyab Jawan Startup Pakistan Pro- partnership with 34 universities, Gist Tech- preparing the students to achieve their fu- gram. Gist Technologies (Pvt) Ltd. is ap- nology started a pilot of startup Pakistan. ture job goals. pointed by IdeaGist-USA to launch 600 Gist Technology is now running the fourth IdeaGist is the largest digital incubation incubation centers with 200 universities, 300 cohort with more than 50,000 total registra- tions and more than 4,000 graduates so far, now there are thousands of university stu- dents that have gone through a comprehen- sive training program on Entrepreneurship and are ready to launch their business. They could become a new bread of entrepreneurs, defining micro-enterprises in the digital age, creating jobs and economic activity. During the workshop, out of 49 emerging technologies currently on the horizon, 7 tech- nologies were picked by IdeaGist as most dis- ruptive. The definition of each technology, its com- ponents, current challenges, future impact on jobs, and real-world examples its applica- tions will be shared with participates. Fol- lowing technologies were discussed in details. 1. 3D printing and its current and future applications. 2. Artificial Intelligence, its current and future application. 3. Augmented Reality, its current and future application. 4. Block-chain, its current and future ap- plication. 5. Internet of Things, its current and fu- ture application. 6. Intelligent Vehicles, its current and future application. 7. Smart Robots, its current and future application. In addition to above, Mr. Hassan Syed gave the complete details about the following important areas and discussed. • Technology Convergence- The Smart Revolution • Dying and Radically Transformed Ca- reers. • What will Companies need in the future? • What can a person do today to get ready for jobs of the future? • A sample action plan for short-term and long-term to take advantage of these tech- nologies and become more successful. The workshop was closed at 5:00 pm. Vari- ous shields, and momentous were awarded to the trainer, Mr. Hassan Syed, founder IdeaG- ist, the Chancellor (NHU). Engr. Farhat Muhammad Khan, the Vice Chancellor (NHU). Dr. Prof. Engr. Bilal Ahmed Alvi, Registrar (NHU). Mr. Afzal Ahmed, Director Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC-NHU). Dr. Faraz Ahmed Shaikh, the Director Industrial Liaison and Placement Bureau (DIL & PB- NHU), three sponsors namely Rastek Tech- nologies (Pvt) Ltd, Hard Castle Waud (Pvt) Ltd, and TechIT Services and also Volun- teers. Report prepare by: 1. Prof. Engr. Muhammad Irfan Shaikh, Director Industrial Liaison & Placement Bu- reau (DIL & PB). 2. Dr. Faraz Ahmed Shaikh, Director Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC). 32



ENGINEERING POST May 2021 A look at the Gas Sector of Pakistan Engineering Post creasing demand of en- mix of Pakistan as it Report ergy in the country. provides a cleaner alter- Presently, the capacity native to biomass-based Natural Gas is a of two Floating Storage sources, especially in lo- clean, safe, effi- and Re-gasification cations where natural cient and envi- Unit to Re-gasified Liq- gas is not available. It is ronment friendly fuel. uefied Natural Gas an emerging sector of Its indigenous supplies contribute about 38 per cent in total primary energy supply mix of the country. Pakistan produces around four Billion Cubic Feet per Day (Bcfd) of indigenous natural gas against an unconstrained demand pf over six Bcfd. To meet the shortfall, the federal government had initiated the import of LNG. Pakistan has an extensive gas network of over 12971 kilome- ters transmission 139827 KM Distribu- tion and 17058 services gas pipelines to cater the requirement of more than 9.6 million consumers across the (RNLG) is 1200 energy in Pakistan and country. MMCFD and accord- Oil and Gas Regulatory Pakistan Govern- ingly RLNG is being Authority (OGRA) is ment is pursuing its imported to mitigate empowered to regulate policies for enhancing gas demand-supply the LPG supply sector indigenous gas produc- shortfall. under the OGRA Ordi- tion as well as imported LPG plays an impor- nance 2002 and LP gas to meet the ever in- tant role in the energy (Production and Distri- 34

ENGINEERING POST May 2021 bution) Rules 2001 with effect from ular domestic fuel among people who March 15, 2003. The total supply of live in far-flung areas of the country LPG during July2019 to March 2020 and where natural gas infrastruc- was 739785 Metric Ton. Currently, ture does not exist. Currently LPG there are 11 LPG producers and 200 accounts for more than 1.2 per cent LPG marketing companies operat- of the total primary energy supply in ing in the country having more than the country. This low share of LPG 7000 authorized LPG distributors in the total energy mix is mainly due throughout the country. to supply constraints and the higher OGRA has already simplified the price of LPG in relation to competing procedure for grant of LPG license fuels like natural gas, wood etc. and the same was granted on fast The current size of LPG market is track basis to the applicants once the around 1061447 MT/Annum. It is requirements are met/complied primarily meant to supply for the do- with. During July 2019 to March mestic fuel requirements especially 2020, one operational license of LPG in natural gas starved areas and in Storage Terminal, three licenses for peak times in the urban territories. construction of LPG Air-Mix plant, The use of LPG as domestic fuel thirty-five licenses for construction shall deter deforestation in hilly of LPG Storage and Filling plants areas and shall provide a compara- and 18 licenses for operation of LPG tively healthier and hygienically safe Storage and Filling plants were is- alternative to the common citizens. sued, according to the figures avail- The federal government had able from official sources concerned sometime back also taken a policy some time back. Additionally, OGRA decision to allow use of LPG in the had also issued three licenses for automotive industry to share the construction of LPG Auto Refueling burden with conventional auto fuels. Stations and three operational li- Subsequently , OGRA had also laid censes for LPG auto refueling sta- down an elaborated regulatory tions during the period under report. framework for supply of LPG to the Due to augmented investment vehicles. and future expansion plans of LPG From 2008 onwards, OGRA gad marketing companies , significant started registration of LPG equip- investment in LPG supply and dis- ment manufacturing companies for tribution infrastructure has been the purpose of eradicating sub-stan- witnessed. LPG sector has also pro- dard manufacturing sale and use of vided jobs to pretty large number of LPG equipments. More than 52 LPG unemployed people. equipment manufacturing compa- Around 76 per cent of the LPG nies had already been pre-qualified consumed is met with local produc- as authorized manufacturers of LPG tion in Pakistan, whereas the rest is equipment in the country. imported. Refineries, Gas Producing Currently, LPG supplies are being Fields and Imports are three main met through three sources: refiner- sources of LPG supply in the coun- ies, gas producing fields and im- try. LPG is gradually becoming pop- ports. 35

ENGINEERING POST May 2021 Different Formations of Biomass for Energy Utilization Engr. Dr. Muhammad Nawaz Iqbal tan strong waste, producing trient C power device), and for bioenergy, and hence dis- where it is un-conservative waste, and landfill gas. A a microbial power module. lodging of outflows related or difficult to utilize irregu- scope of compound cycles The fuel can likewise be de- with GHG-serious structure lar force sources like breeze might be utilized to change voured by implication by materials and non-renew- or sun oriented. Being an over biomass into different means of a power module able energy sources), and inexhaustible carbon structures, for example, to framework containing a re- the pace of regrowth. Subse- source, the opened part con- deliver a fuel that is more former which changes over quently, the effects of SFM tinue to cycle to and fro commonsense to store, the biomass into a combina- on one pointer (e.g., past de- among timberlands and transport and use, or to tion of CO and H2 before it crease in carbon stocks in backwoods items like tim- abuse some property of the is burned-through in the en- the forested scene) can be ber and wood pellets. For actual interaction. A consid- ergy unit. negative, while those on an- each cycle it replaces in- erable lot of these cycles are Research shows that old other marker (e.g., current creasingly more of the fossil situated in enormous part trees ingest more CO2 than woods efficiency and pace of based other options, for ex- The word biomass es- on comparable coal-based youthful trees, due to the CO2 expulsion from the cli- ample concrete and coal. sentially signifies the cycles, for example, the Fis- bigger leaf region in totally mate, dodged petroleum de- Likewise forest, it is the ag- organic crude mate- cher-Tropsch union. Bio- mature trees. Nonetheless, rivative discharges) can be gregate sum of CO2 compa- rial the fuel is made of, or mass can be changed over the old woods (in general) positive. There is a tradeoff rable emanations and some type of thermally/syn- into numerous product syn- will in the long run quit re- between the advantages of ingestion together that de- thetically changed strong thetic substances. Biomass taining CO2 since CO2 dis- having an augmented cides whether an energy finished result, as roasted can be straightforwardly charges from dead trees woods carbon stock, not re- crop project is carbon posi- pellets or briquettes. Wood changed over to electrical counteract the leftover liv- taining any more carbon, tive, carbon nonpartisan or and wood buildups is the energy by means of electro- ing trees' CO2 absorption. and the advantages of hav- carbon negative. On the off biggest biomass fuel source chemical (electrocatalytic) The old timberland (or back- ing a segment of that car- chance that outflows during today. Wood can be utilized oxidation of the material. woods stands) are addition- bon stock «unlocked», and farming, preparing, trans- as a fuel straightforwardly This can be performed ally powerless for regular rather filling in as an inex- port and burning are higher or prepared into pellet fuel straightforwardly in an im- unsettling influences that haustible petroleum prod- than what is ingested, both or different types of powers. mediate carbon power mod- produces CO2. uct substitution device. At above and subterranean Different plants can like- ule, direct fluid energy The net effect on the envi- the point when given some- during crop development, wise be utilized as fuel, for components, for example, ronment relies upon the size thing to do, this carbon is the venture is carbon posi- example corn, switchgrass, direct ethanol power device, of the decrease in carbon continually supplanting tive. Moreover, if all out re- miscanthus and bamboo. an immediate methanol stocks, the destiny of the carbon in petroleum deriva- tention after some time is The primary waste energy power device, a direct formic gathered biomass (for exam- tives utilized in for example higher than complete dis- feedstocks are wood squan- corrosive power module, a L- ple use in short – or seem- heat creation and baseload charges, the venture is car- der, rural waste, metropoli- ascorbic Acid Fuel Cell (nu- ingly perpetual items and power creation – areas bon negative. 36

ENGINEERING POST May 2021 Four SME Development Projects under PSDP Engineering Post Report The total cost of the project is Rs 59.49 million out of which Small and Medium Enter- about Rs 25.89 million were re- prises Development Author- ported to have been utilized dur- ity (SMEDA) is working on ing last financial year on the four development projects in dif- project implementation in a ferent parts of the country which phased manner. it had it had initiated sometime SME Business Facilitation back under the Public Sector De- Centre Multan velopment Programme (PSDP) of The objective of SME Business the Federal Government. Facilitation Centre at Multan is Product Development Centre to facilitate SMEs through for Composites Based Sports SMEDA services within the re- Goods Sialkot gion. The total cost of the project The project will serve as a Com- is Rs 59.89 million which is imple- mon Facility Centre for manufac- mented in a phased manner. turing of composite sports goods The Business Facilitation Cen- i.e. hockey sticks, baseball and tre will provide services to Small cricket bats, billiard ques, rackets and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and fishing tackle and golf sticks, which are : Information dissemi- approximately 10800 products per nation, Delivery of need-based annum. training programmes for SMEs, It has been undertaken to pre- Identification of region-specific pare and support local industry investment opportunities and to aggressively enter the interna- Over the Counter products devel- tional market of composite –based opment. sports goods. Total cost of the proj- Business Skill Development ect is Rs 487.97 million and t is Centre for Women at Dera being implemented in a phased smail Khan manner. The establishment of Business Fruit Dehydration Unit, Swat Skill Development Centre on Fruit dehydration facility for completion will provide an entre- processing fruits and vegetables is preneurial culture amongst a Common Facility Centre that women in Dera Ismail Khan. will replace existing hazardous Total cost of the project is Rs and obsolete and drying practices 69.59 million which is also being with modern dehydration and implemented in a phased manner packaging methods as per inter- after being initiated during last fi- national standards. nancial year. 37

ENGINEERING POST May 2021 Pakistan’s Largest LNG plant reach financial close The project of the largest ever Malik. The documents were signed LNG fired plant in Pakistan by Shah Jahan Mirza, Managing has reached a financial close. Director PPIB and Akhtar Hussain Relevant documents have been Mayo, Chief Executive Officer of signed by the Private Power & In- PTPL while Chairman PPIB/Secre- frastructure Board (PPIB) and Pun- tary Power Division, Ali Raza jab Thermal Power (Pvt) Limited Bhutta and other senior officials of (PTPL). Power Division, PPIB and the proj- The 1,263 MW LNG-fired PTPL ect company witnessed the proceed- power project will be established at ings. The mammoth project will a cost of $708 million. The plant is generate more than 3000 employ- located near Trimmu Barrage; Dis- ment opportunities during con- trict Jhang is based on re-gasified struction phase while 2000 would liquefied natural gas (RLNG), be generated during its operations. The financial closing ceremony The project is expected to be online was witnessed by the Minister for by October 2021 on open cycle mode Energy, Hammad Azhar and Pun- and on combined cycle mode by jab Energy Minister, Dr. Akhtar June 2022. High speed internet now available at K2 base camp The Special Communication to have satellite phones for com- Organization of Pakistan munication which were unreli- has installed a mobile able and difficult to operate, add tower at the base camp of K2. this to one of the harshest The first-ever high-speed cell- weather conditions on the planet phone tower at the base camp it resulted in extreme difficulty the second-highest peak in the in communication. world will help facilitate moun- Rescue operations, including taineers and tourists in commu- the one following the disappear- nication. In addition to providing ance, and later death, of Muham- cellular network in the vicinity mad Ali Sadpara and two foreign the tower will also provide high mountaineers at K-2, faced ex- speed internet 4G to the con- treme difficulties due to lack of sumers. proper and timely communica- Earlier, the mountaineers used tions. 38

ENGINEERING POST May 2021 First phase of CPEC funded Allama Iqbal Industrial City completed Engineering Post Report Industrial Estate Develop- Service Centre, problems of all Allama Iqbal Industrial City vestors will have easy access to ment and Management Com- the plants will be solved and the plants to be set up property special economic zone First phase of Allama pany sources, more than 10 promptly under one roof. The there will generate direct and facilities with the industrial- Iqbal Industrial City companies have already sources said that out of total indirect employment opportu- ists getting significant tax ex- Economic Zone under started setting up their indus- area, 300 acres have been re- nities to about half a million emptions and initiatives the umbrella of great game trial plants. More than 1000 served for the Pakistani com- people. The sources main- including duty free machinery changer China-Pakistan Eco- acres have been sold out for munity settled and working in tained that Allama Iqbal In- import etc. Location-wise, the nomic Corridor (CPEC) has this economic zone. Saudi Arabia while substan- dustrial City is the first project Allama Iqbal Industrial City been completed in Faisalabad State of the art facilities are tial area has also been allotted in Pakistan and the only proj- Economic Zone is located at which has the reputation and planned to be provided at the for prospective investors from ect of its kind in Punjab the best location from where known as the Manchestor of industrial city along with ade- China and other countries. province being built and devel- easy access is available not Pakistan. quate electricity, gas, security An estimated investment of oped under CPEC Authority only to all over Pakistan but According to the Faisalabad system. Under One Window $ 250 billion is expected in the where the prospective in- also the whole world. 39

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ENGINEERING POST May 2021 Tech institutes around the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) planned Acluster of tech institutes strengthen the ties between put of 22 energy projects had is planned to be estab- China and Pakistan. The next been completed while five lished around the Spe- phase of CPEC targets the mega electricity projects in cial Economic Zones Thar, Kohala, Azad Pat- (SEZs) under the tan and others has been China Pakistan Eco- streamlined. After com- nomic Corridor pletion of all the proj- (CPEC). CPEC Au- ects, Pakistan will not thority Chairman Lt- only become self-suffi- General Asim Saleem cient in the energy with Bajwa (retd) said that addition of 17,000MW the institutes will pro- electricity to the na- vide training to the tional grid, but will also youth for jobs in CPEC be able to export it. Sim- projects. According to ilarly, around 210MW of a CPEC Authority of- electricity will be pro- ficial, the mega project will four important sectors, includ- vided to the zone in three move forward with more ing industry, agriculture, socio- phases while the government strength in the coming years. economic development and has also allocated Rs 1.203 bil- This strategic relationship will Gwadar New City. Officially, 9 lion for provision of gas. 42

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ENGINEERING POST May 2021 Minerals development in Sindh Province Engineering Post Report The Directorate of Mines and Mineral De- Sindh has large coal reserves of the coun- velopment Sindh is sponsoring a scheme for try. It is estimated around 185 billon tons of The province of Sindh has large quanti- study through consultant “ Feasibility Study coal in Lakhra, East of Indus and Thar. ties of minerals. In all, there are 24 of Granite Deposits in Tharparkar, Sindh”. Presently percentage of coal in energy is neg- minerals which are being mined Previously leases were granted in haphaz- ligible. The department is in the process of as- presently. ard manner without any policy. The depart- sessment and exploitation studies of these Among these, Sindh has large quantities ment has now constituted a policy for judicious coal reserves and intends to set up projects of coal and granite reserves. The granite area and transparent award of leases in this area. running on this coal. Department also in- which was inaccessible has since been con- It will be ensured that 03 large granite fac- tends to have 30 per cent energy produce on nected with Karachi by a network of roads tories are set up by year 2030 in this remote coal by year 2030. and other facilities like rest houses etc. area. This will not only generate large em- The Mines and Mineral Development De- Establishment of a Granite Park is also ployment opportunities for poor and down- partment has already established Geo-Data proposed at Nagarparkar. Karunjhar range of trodden masses of this far-flung area but will Centre with official web portal which is pro- mountains in Nagarparkar has huge reserves also get world-class granite for locan con- viding all the necessary information to the of granite and other rock types of extractable sumption and export with the result that general public as well as investors/stake hold- thickness which has the potential to compete poverty ratio will be decreased and increase ers. This carries with mineral based informa- the international market. It spreads over vast in growth rate of government revenue will tion and online granted leases database along area and its estimated reserves are around 10 also take major part for economic develop- with provision of information regarding the billion tons. ment of the province. granted areas in the Sindh. 44

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ENGINEERING POST May 2021 Pakistan and Denmark join hands for Energy cooperation Pakistan and Denmark have newable energy by 2025, and 30 decided to work together percent by end of 2030 including and enhance cooperation in 45 percent share of hydel power the field of renewable energy. generation and 10 percent of nu- In this regard the two govern- clear energy into energy mix of ments have formed a joint techni- the country. cal working group to frame terms Appreciating Pakistan’s com- of reference (ToRs) for gov- ernment-to-gov- ernment agreements in the field of en- ergy. This deci- sion was taken during a virtual meeting between Federal Minister for Energy Omar Ayub Khan with Danish ambassa- dor to Pakistan LisRosenholm and members of mitment to refurbishing the en- technical energy team. ergy sector, the Danish During the meeting the minis- ambassador said that the new re- ter acknowledged the lead role of newable energy policy was more Denmark in clean and green en- transparent as it provided a level ergy at the global level and said playing field. She said G2G agree- that Pakistan also envisions to, ments would be based on equal embark upon tapping the vast po- partnership with prime focus on tential of renewable energy in the setting up a joint energy group for country. sharing experiences at both policy While briefing the Danish am- and operational levels, so that the bassador Omer Ayub said thatthe two countries could establish government had set an ambitious long-term strategic partnership in target to introduce 25 percent re- the energy sector. 46

ENGINEERING POST May 2021 NASA conducts successful flight of helicopter on Mars NASA's has successfully tian surface for half a minute be- conducted the test flight fore touching back down safely of it miniature robot heli- on its four legs. The data con- copter “Ingenuity” on the surface firmed that the4-pound (1.8-kg) of Mars. This marks the first solar-powered helicopter had flight of an performed its aircraft by hu- maiden 39-sec- mans on an- ond flight on other planet the surface of in the solar the red planet. system. Despite the The event shortness of was live the flight, it streamed from marked a his- NASA's Jet toric feat in in- Propulsion terplanetary Laboratory aviation, tak- (JPL) near ing place on an Los Angeles. \"air field\" 173 During the million miles event the first from Earth on images from the floor of a the flight were vast Martian also dis- basin called played. Jezero Crater. Altimeter As a tribute to readings from the Wright the rotorcraft brothers, showed that it NASA engi- became air- neers affixed a borne at 3:34 tiny swath of a.m. EDT (0734 GMT), climbed wing fabric from the original as programmed to a height of 10 Wright flyer under Ingenuity's feet (3 meters), then hovered solar panel before sending it on steadily in place over the Mar- its way to Mars. 47

UET Peshawar develops Solar panels at half cost T he Centre for Advanced Studies solar photovoltaic technology. Acknowledging the efforts of everyone in- and Energy of the University of En- The principal investigator of the project volved the government has extended the gineering and Technology, Pe- said the third generation solar photovoltaic duration of that solar technology project for shawar, has indigenously developed panels would cost 50 per cent less than another year saying that such interventions solar panels at half the price of the existing those made with the help of silicon photo- will generate revenues for universities and silicon ones by using the third generation voltaic. He said the third generation solar contribute to their self-sustainability. panels would cost less than the existing ones as the materials used in them were lo- cally available and the manufacturing re- quired lower temperature. Dr Najeebullah, who has completed his PhD in material sciences from Cambridge Universitysaid that the solar panels in the market needed highly refined poured sili- con with purity of 99.99999 per cent and processing temperature of 1100 and above degree centigrade. This new intervention has replaced silicon with the naturally available metal halide provskitein, which will be produced at a considerably lower temperature of 450 degree centi- grade. The material was developed at a proto- typing lab at UETPeshawer which was es- tablished with the help and guidance ofofDr Toby Meyer, fromEcolePolytechniq- ueFederale Lausanne, Switzerland.A proj- ect for the commercialisation of this emerging solar technology is also underway in China where a 200MW unit is being es- tablished in Huwan area of China.