Muhammad Ali asked:
First, we have to consider that what actually the energy is. Energy may be defined as:
The ability or power to work or make an effort
By its uses in our economical and social life, it is of two types.
Kinetic Energy Potential Energy Energy Crisis
Now lets come to Energy Crisis. It may be explained as:
A situation in which available sources of energy are not sufficient to meet the demand
An energy crisis may be referred to as an oil crisis, petroleum crisis, energy shortage, electricity shortage or electricity crisis. Energy is a most problematic issue in the world. The oil prices were rising on last few months. It raised form 20$ per barrel to unbelievable and highest in the history 148$ per barrel. Although it has come down but has left painful wound. Energy Crisis has got many industries closed in the world and made many people unemployed. Increased poverty .It may be wrath of God or Man made trouble. However, it is fact that it is the repetition of the history. Let us consider on its historical background.
Historical background
If we look at the major Energy Crisis of the world, mostly the causes were Wars and revolutions. The major Energy Crisis was:
1973 oil crisis - Cause: an OPEC oil export embargo by many of the major Arab oil-producing states, in response to western support of Israel during the Yom Kippur War 1979 energy crisis - Cause: the Iranian revolution 1990 spike in the price of oil - Cause: the Gulf War Causes
As same as the history, the cause of Energy Crisis is Wars and expected revolution. Iraq is not stabilizing. Iran situation is deteriorating day by day. The Unpleasant peace satiation of Middle East. Increase in demand .Whereas attacks of terrorists on oil fields are also counted in causes. In USA, the Gulf of Mexico is famous for oil producing and refining facilities. However, the weather is not so kind on this area and hurricanes and tornadoes commonly hit the southern part of USA and Caribbean .The decreasing currency value of US Dollar and the US economic crisis.
Energy Crisis in Pakistan
Pakistan is facing the serious Energy Crisis at this time. Pakistan as third world developing country affected a lot by this Energy Crisis in the world. Its economy is in crisis and the value of Rupee is falling. The major issue is electric crisis, which is now known in the people as load shedding. Pakistan small manufacturing markets are worst affected by the rise of energy prices. Manufacturing industries utilize at least 33% production cost in terms of energy prices. An increase of energy cost will affect their production cost and will force the manufacturers that to reduce the labor cost .our cottage industry is on his last breaths. Our most important industry “textile industry” is in trouble. Power looms are going to be closed. We have no water in our DAMS for energy production. Not only is our industrial sector is suffering but also peoples are passing sleepless nights and useless job timings. Peoples have to face 12 to 18 hours load shedding in summer when the mercury goes mostly to 40o C and 50o C. They are being dismissing from their jobs. Investors do not want to stay in Pakistan. Businessmen are disappointed, according to them the have lost customers. Energy Crisis also has affected the psychological condition of the people. Intolerance, frustration, hopelessness, angriness, disloyalty, mercilessness has taken major place in the society. Overall, The Whole Pakistan is in critical condition. I am not creating rumor but I am drawing the exact situation of Pakistan.
This Energy Crisis seems to become more critical in future. This is the time of survival. Only the countries, which are prepared for the worst, will have a prosperous future.
Causes of Energy Crisis in Pakistan
In Pakistan, the causes of Energy Crisis or Electric Crisis are that,
No water in dams:
We have low water levels in our dams, which is the source hydroelectric power. India stops our river water. India has constructed baglehar dam on river chenab by which our water level is decreasing.
Aging of generation equipments:
Another cause is the aging of the generating equipment, which could not develop the electricity as per the design requirement.
Increasing cost of fuel:
The cost of fuel has increased. It means the generation from thermal units are costing exorbitant price. WAPDA and KESC when purchasing electricity on higher cost are not eager to keep on selling the electricity on loss. Therefore they do not move on general complain of load shedding.
Inability of WAPDA and KESC:
Wapda and KESC are two generation and dispatch units in Pakistan. It is fact that they have poor service and are not able to complete with energy requirement. Private sector should be given chance and should be allowed to install power plant and settle the electricity to consumers.
Overall, the main cause of Energy Crisis in Pakistan is the shortage of energy generation plants and increase in demands. We have not ever thought for energy demand in future.
Solution
To overcome this shortage Government take a initiative to investigate Alternate energy resources in Pakistan developed Alternate Energy Development Board (AEDB).
Solar Energy
Solar energy is energy derived from the sun in a form of ultra-violet rays. Pakistan has the great gift of God “sun light”. It should be installed in hottest areas of Pakistan like sibi, jacobabad. It should also be installed on town levels in Karachi where there is much shortage of Electricity. Cottage industry and power looms can be run on this energy.
Ocean as a source of Energy
This technology is still in early stage and research is under way. Tidal energy, wave energy, current energy can be obtained from sea. It could be beneficial in future for Pakistan. Industries on Indus delta can use this energy.
Hydel Energy
Water flowing in the rivers has kinetic energy, which is used to drive the turbine and produce electricity the power generated as Hydel Energy. Dams and run of river projects are known, as source. This is the cheapest source of electricity and is used as major source of electricity in Pakistan. Although we cannot build, big dams but we should construct the small dams for Industrial sector. It is necessary because of the Indus basin treaty violence by India.
Nuclear Energy
Energy is produced by emission of radiation from the nucleus of atom. Pakistan is in need of energy very badly and urgently. Pakistan should look for nuclear energy possibilities. Pakistan is one of seven countries in the world who has an indigenous capability to operate the nuclear power plant for last forty years. Government should work on the development on this source.
Wind Energy
The power, which is produce through the energy in winds, is called wind energy. Pakistan is blessed with a large resource of wind corridor. According to wind energy map of Pakistan a strong wind corridor is found at Sindh coastal areas. Government should pay attention in this resource. Many projects are in progress but we need to take full benefits by this resource.
Coal feasibility
In Pakistan, coal is not found in good quality (mostly coal mines are in Balochistan) but it can be used in producing electricity. Low quality coal can used in boilers and turbines. The good quality 1 pound coal produce 1 KW energy and low quality one kg fuel can produce 1 KWHR energy. Bolier in India with the name Thermax Babcock Wilcox boilers, situated in Pune India they claim to burn worst quality of coal. More coal in pakistan is expected. We should look for it. This is the great gift of God.
All the solution which I have suggested contract for these projects should be given to thoose companies who are capable of completing this project. Of course, the energy conservation programs cost money. However, the investment will be rewarding and will be beneficial in long terms. Here is an important question that our policy makers in Islamabad thinking for the gravity of this problem which has become headache for the people. A liberal and progressive policy with less bureaucratic approach towards energy producing units will help and bring attractive investment in Power sector. This is the responsibility of government to look for the alternate options for finding the energy resources. This investment can only be made by the federal government. However, here what is our responsibility, we all know that our country is in critical condition and we are looking for international aid. Therefore, it is not easily possible for us to start any of these projects. There is only one way. A saying is “nothing endures but change.” Heraclitus (540 BC - 480 BC). If we want to get rid off this crisis, we have to change our life style. We should definitely learn saving of energy. The unnecessary use of energy should be stopped. Unfortunately, we are adopting the luxurious life style. We should lead a simple life. In last 10 years, not a singles MW was added. Blame games, seminars, conferences, and events on energy issues in Pakistan are not necessary as compare to do some thing practical.
Posted by Nikhil Gupta
First, we have to consider that what actually the energy is. Energy may be defined as:
The ability or power to work or make an effort
By its uses in our economical and social life, it is of two types.
Kinetic Energy Potential Energy Energy Crisis
Now lets come to Energy Crisis. It may be explained as:
A situation in which available sources of energy are not sufficient to meet the demand
An energy crisis may be referred to as an oil crisis, petroleum crisis, energy shortage, electricity shortage or electricity crisis. Energy is a most problematic issue in the world. The oil prices were rising on last few months. It raised form 20$ per barrel to unbelievable and highest in the history 148$ per barrel. Although it has come down but has left painful wound. Energy Crisis has got many industries closed in the world and made many people unemployed. Increased poverty .It may be wrath of God or Man made trouble. However, it is fact that it is the repetition of the history. Let us consider on its historical background.
Historical background
If we look at the major Energy Crisis of the world, mostly the causes were Wars and revolutions. The major Energy Crisis was:
1973 oil crisis - Cause: an OPEC oil export embargo by many of the major Arab oil-producing states, in response to western support of Israel during the Yom Kippur War 1979 energy crisis - Cause: the Iranian revolution 1990 spike in the price of oil - Cause: the Gulf War Causes
As same as the history, the cause of Energy Crisis is Wars and expected revolution. Iraq is not stabilizing. Iran situation is deteriorating day by day. The Unpleasant peace satiation of Middle East. Increase in demand .Whereas attacks of terrorists on oil fields are also counted in causes. In USA, the Gulf of Mexico is famous for oil producing and refining facilities. However, the weather is not so kind on this area and hurricanes and tornadoes commonly hit the southern part of USA and Caribbean .The decreasing currency value of US Dollar and the US economic crisis.
Energy Crisis in Pakistan
Pakistan is facing the serious Energy Crisis at this time. Pakistan as third world developing country affected a lot by this Energy Crisis in the world. Its economy is in crisis and the value of Rupee is falling. The major issue is electric crisis, which is now known in the people as load shedding. Pakistan small manufacturing markets are worst affected by the rise of energy prices. Manufacturing industries utilize at least 33% production cost in terms of energy prices. An increase of energy cost will affect their production cost and will force the manufacturers that to reduce the labor cost .our cottage industry is on his last breaths. Our most important industry “textile industry” is in trouble. Power looms are going to be closed. We have no water in our DAMS for energy production. Not only is our industrial sector is suffering but also peoples are passing sleepless nights and useless job timings. Peoples have to face 12 to 18 hours load shedding in summer when the mercury goes mostly to 40o C and 50o C. They are being dismissing from their jobs. Investors do not want to stay in Pakistan. Businessmen are disappointed, according to them the have lost customers. Energy Crisis also has affected the psychological condition of the people. Intolerance, frustration, hopelessness, angriness, disloyalty, mercilessness has taken major place in the society. Overall, The Whole Pakistan is in critical condition. I am not creating rumor but I am drawing the exact situation of Pakistan.
This Energy Crisis seems to become more critical in future. This is the time of survival. Only the countries, which are prepared for the worst, will have a prosperous future.
Causes of Energy Crisis in Pakistan
In Pakistan, the causes of Energy Crisis or Electric Crisis are that,
No water in dams:
We have low water levels in our dams, which is the source hydroelectric power. India stops our river water. India has constructed baglehar dam on river chenab by which our water level is decreasing.
Aging of generation equipments:
Another cause is the aging of the generating equipment, which could not develop the electricity as per the design requirement.
Increasing cost of fuel:
The cost of fuel has increased. It means the generation from thermal units are costing exorbitant price. WAPDA and KESC when purchasing electricity on higher cost are not eager to keep on selling the electricity on loss. Therefore they do not move on general complain of load shedding.
Inability of WAPDA and KESC:
Wapda and KESC are two generation and dispatch units in Pakistan. It is fact that they have poor service and are not able to complete with energy requirement. Private sector should be given chance and should be allowed to install power plant and settle the electricity to consumers.
Overall, the main cause of Energy Crisis in Pakistan is the shortage of energy generation plants and increase in demands. We have not ever thought for energy demand in future.
Solution
To overcome this shortage Government take a initiative to investigate Alternate energy resources in Pakistan developed Alternate Energy Development Board (AEDB).
Solar Energy
Solar energy is energy derived from the sun in a form of ultra-violet rays. Pakistan has the great gift of God “sun light”. It should be installed in hottest areas of Pakistan like sibi, jacobabad. It should also be installed on town levels in Karachi where there is much shortage of Electricity. Cottage industry and power looms can be run on this energy.
Ocean as a source of Energy
This technology is still in early stage and research is under way. Tidal energy, wave energy, current energy can be obtained from sea. It could be beneficial in future for Pakistan. Industries on Indus delta can use this energy.
Hydel Energy
Water flowing in the rivers has kinetic energy, which is used to drive the turbine and produce electricity the power generated as Hydel Energy. Dams and run of river projects are known, as source. This is the cheapest source of electricity and is used as major source of electricity in Pakistan. Although we cannot build, big dams but we should construct the small dams for Industrial sector. It is necessary because of the Indus basin treaty violence by India.
Nuclear Energy
Energy is produced by emission of radiation from the nucleus of atom. Pakistan is in need of energy very badly and urgently. Pakistan should look for nuclear energy possibilities. Pakistan is one of seven countries in the world who has an indigenous capability to operate the nuclear power plant for last forty years. Government should work on the development on this source.
Wind Energy
The power, which is produce through the energy in winds, is called wind energy. Pakistan is blessed with a large resource of wind corridor. According to wind energy map of Pakistan a strong wind corridor is found at Sindh coastal areas. Government should pay attention in this resource. Many projects are in progress but we need to take full benefits by this resource.
Coal feasibility
In Pakistan, coal is not found in good quality (mostly coal mines are in Balochistan) but it can be used in producing electricity. Low quality coal can used in boilers and turbines. The good quality 1 pound coal produce 1 KW energy and low quality one kg fuel can produce 1 KWHR energy. Bolier in India with the name Thermax Babcock Wilcox boilers, situated in Pune India they claim to burn worst quality of coal. More coal in pakistan is expected. We should look for it. This is the great gift of God.
All the solution which I have suggested contract for these projects should be given to thoose companies who are capable of completing this project. Of course, the energy conservation programs cost money. However, the investment will be rewarding and will be beneficial in long terms. Here is an important question that our policy makers in Islamabad thinking for the gravity of this problem which has become headache for the people. A liberal and progressive policy with less bureaucratic approach towards energy producing units will help and bring attractive investment in Power sector. This is the responsibility of government to look for the alternate options for finding the energy resources. This investment can only be made by the federal government. However, here what is our responsibility, we all know that our country is in critical condition and we are looking for international aid. Therefore, it is not easily possible for us to start any of these projects. There is only one way. A saying is “nothing endures but change.” Heraclitus (540 BC - 480 BC). If we want to get rid off this crisis, we have to change our life style. We should definitely learn saving of energy. The unnecessary use of energy should be stopped. Unfortunately, we are adopting the luxurious life style. We should lead a simple life. In last 10 years, not a singles MW was added. Blame games, seminars, conferences, and events on energy issues in Pakistan are not necessary as compare to do some thing practical.
Posted by Nikhil Gupta
