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Pakistan Can Produce Cost-Effective Energy from Geothermal Resources (Business Recorder)

(Courtesy CIA.gov)

The development of Geothermal energy resources available in all provinces of Pakistan can provide cost -effective energy for the long-term and save billions of dollars spent on import of fossil fuels, a Pakistani energy expert said.

Javed Ahmad, Chairman, Energy Foundation-Pakistan, told reporters after making a presentation on the subject at an international conference that foreign entrepreneurs have shown an interest in investing in the field.

Javed Ahmad's recommendations at the conference included carrying out a Geothermal Energy Resources Base Load Study through International Donors and setting up three pilot power projects using Geothermal Energy in Punjab, Sindh and Gilgit Baltistan.

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