DUBAI: In a bold step toward environmental sustainability, Dubai has launched a pioneering project to convert used cooking oil into biodiesel, offering a greener solution for households and restaurants across the emirate. The initiative, a collaboration between Dubai Municipality and BiOD Technology FZCO—a subsidiary of DUBAL Holding—aims to transform waste cooking oil (UCO) and fats, oils, and grease (FOG) into B100 biodiesel, a renewable fuel that significantly cuts carbon emissions and supports Dubai’s circular economy goals. The partnership was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in the presence…
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Sindh’s Bright Future: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s Vision Brings “Solar Homes” Project to Lyari
KARACHI: In line with the vision of Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to transition Sindh towards solar energy, Sindh Energy Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah formally inaugurated the “Solar Homes” project in Lyari today. The event was attended by Member of Sindh Assembly from Lyari, Yousuf Baloch, and Special Assistant to Chief Minister Sindh, Usman Hingoro. This project reflects Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s sustainable and pro-people vision to make Sindh Pakistan’s first fully solar-powered province, where households, educational institutions, healthcare centers, and commercial needs are all powered by solar…
Read MoreLONGi Hi-MO 9 Ice-Shield Modules: The Solid “Armor” for PV Plant Safety
In recent years, The global climate change has led to frequent extreme weather events. meteorological disasters such as hail have become important factors that threaten the safety of Solar plants and the stable income of customers. middle and low latitudes of the northern and southern hemispheres, including Colorado and Texas (USA), Northern Italy, Southern France, Southern China, as well as Central Argentina and Southeastern Australia in the Southern Hemisphere. According to an analysis of the loss database in the latest report “Solar Risk Assessment 2025” by kWh Analytics, a US…
Read More22nd Environment Conference & Annual Environment Excellence Awards 2025 to be held on July 28th
Karachi: The National Forum for Environment & Health (NFEH) is set to host the 22nd Environment Conference 2025 alongside the 22nd Annual Environment Excellence Awards (AEEA) on July 28, 2025, at the Local Hotel, Karachi. With the theme “Environment, Climate Change & Corporate Leadership – Towards a Sustainable Pakistan,” the event aims to bring together leading stakeholders to discuss pathways toward a greener and more sustainable future for the country. The primary objective of this conference is to promote greater awareness and understanding of environmental and climate-related challenges facing Pakistan.…
Read MoreSECMC Signs Islamic Financing Pact with Meezan Bank to Expand Thar Block II Coal Mine
KARACHI: Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company (SECMC) has signed an Islamic Facility Agreement with Meezan Bank Limited to finance Phase III of the Thar Block II coal mine expansion. The syndicated facility—comprising Meezan Bank (lead arranger), United Bank Limited, Askari Bank, Sindh Bank, and Pak China Investment Company—will support increasing coal production from 7.6 million tons per annum (MTPA) to 11.2 MTPA. This milestone is part of SECMC’s continued journey under the leadership of the Government of Sindh. Since its inception in 2019, SECMC has demonstrated the commercial viability of…
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