A review of energy and power planning and policies of Pakistan
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
Authors: Mirjat, Nayyar Hussain; Uqaili, Mohammad Aslam; Harijan, Khanji; Valasai, Gordhan Das; Shaikh, Faheemullah; Waris, M.
Abstract
Pakistan is facing multiple challenges for harnessing the indigenous energy resources and devise rational energy policies. The country is believed to have abundant energy resources, however, coping substantial electricity supply gap of over 5000 MW. This paper analyses country's energy and power planning studies conducted since its independence in 1947 and policies announced so far. It is found that water resources management attained more emphasis in early decades of post-independence rather than energy concerns. The first energy and power planning study was conducted in late 1960s and since then various studies were undertaken to supplement five yearly medium term development plans of government. However, it is pertinent to mention that formal energy and power policies were only announced from 1994 onwards owing to growing electricity demand and progressing industrialization. Beside this, the focus of these policies is not only varied but were conceived without undertaking integrated energy planning using energy modeling tools e.g. MARKAL/TIMES; LEAP, ENPEP BALANCE, MESSAGE and EnergyPLAN. It is despite the fact that these tools are successfully applied globally for devising the energy policies and address the complexities of energy system by assisting effective policy formulation. This study recommends that integrated energy planning using energy modeling tools will be helpful to develop sustainable energy policies in Pakistan to eradicate electricity crises.
MITIGATION BASE-LINE SCENARIO FOR PERU ENERGY SECTOR
INTERCIENCIA
Authors: AVILA, J; CONZELMANN, G; RUIZ, J; PIZARRO, C; LLAMAS, I; PONCE, J
Abstract
The work discussed in this paper has been carried out as part of the Pent Climate Change County Study. The project is cosponsored by the U.S. Country Studies Program and uses the Energy and Power Evaluation Program (ENPEP) to project future greenhousegas (GHG) emission levels for Pent's mitigation base case. The paper describes Peru's energy system as an energy network and explains the underlying methodology and modeling assumptions for the network concept The energy network is composed of the entire energy system, including resource extraction and preparation, energy conversion, transmission, and distribution, and end-use demand sectors. The network also includes exports or imports. In projecting future GHG emissions, the study translates economic growth into energy demand projections, incorporates current and future government polices, accounts for availability of advanced