As Part of a Historic Investment Towards Growth and Advancement KARACHI: Saudi Group announced the largest aircraft deal in Saudi aviation history with Airbus during the first day of the Future Aviation Forum 2024 held at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. This landmark agreement encompasses 105 confirmed aircraft and marks a significant moment not only for the Saudi aviation industry but also for the wider MENA region. The ceremony, in…
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WAPDA discusses financing opportunities with ADB for its projects
May 23, 2024: A delegation of Asian Development Bank (ADB) Alternate Executive Directors visited WAPDA House the other day and discussed financing opportunities in WAPDA projects. The meeting was attended by Chiarman WAPDA Engr Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (Retd), Member (Finance), GM (Projects) South and PDs of various WAPDA projects. GM (C&M) Water, GM Finance (Water/Power), Advisor (Hydro Resource Management) WAPDA and Advisor (Hydro Planning) WAPDA were also present in the meeting. The delegation was briefed that Pakistan possesses about 70,000 MW identified potential of hydropower generation. WAPDA owns and…
Read MoreTIER 1 | Hopewind Ranked as a BloombergNEF Global Tier 1 Photovoltaic Inverter Manufacturer
On May 23, the globally renowned energy research institution — Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BloombergNEF, abbreviated as BNEF) announced the list of photovoltaic inverter manufacturers that meet the BNEF Tier 1 standards as of the second quarter of 2024. The list indicates that only seven companies worldwide have successfully made it to the first echelon (Tier 1), with Hopewind being one of them. Being ranked on the Tier 1 list fully demonstrates Hopewind’s global influence and competitiveness in the field of photovoltaics. (Source: BNEF, list arranged in reverse alphabetical order)…
Read MoreLeading Experts Convene in Islamabad for OICCI and Shell Pakistan’s Energy Symposium
Islamabad, May 22, 2024: Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI), and Shell Pakistan Limited jointly hosted the Pakistan Energy Symposium. This significant event was produced by the Nutshell Group and took place at a local hotel. The Pakistan Energy Symposium – ‘Powering the Future’ brought together public stakeholders, policymakers, thought leaders, and industry specialists, to chart out a course for Pakistan’s sustainable energy future. Deliberating on adding renewables to Pakistan’s energy mix Senator Dr. Musadik Malik, Federal Minister for Petroleum & Water Resources, said, “Pakistan has sunlight, wind, water, and…
Read MoreLONGi Successfully hosts its Renewable Energy Forum in Karachi
Karachi, Pakistan – May 21, 2024 – LONGi, the global pioneer in green power and green hydrogen solutions, proudly hosted ‘LONGi’s Renewable Energy Forum’ on May 20, 2024 in Karachi. The event brought together key industry leaders, government officials, and visionaries in the field of renewable energy. The event kicked off with a warm welcome session, followed by an inspiring welcome speech by James Jin, President of LONGi MEA&CA. He underscored LONGi’s commitment to supporting Pakistan’s energy transition, emphasizing the significance of LONGi’s green power + green hydrogen capability, differentiated…
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