Africa’s abundant sunlight presents a golden opportunity for solar expansion. In a bid to revolutionize Africa’s solar energy landscape, Red Solar has unveiled its innovative photovoltaic (PV) modules and technology solutions at The Solar Show Africa 2024. Held from March 18th to 20th at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa, this event marks a significant milestone in Red…
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WhatsApp is gearing up to introduce a voice message transcription feature for Android users, mirroring the convenience enjoyed by iOS users for nearly a year. According to reports, WhatsApp is actively developing this functionality for its Android platform, aiming to provide users with a time-saving feature. The presence of code in WhatsApp Beta for Android (version 2.24.7.7) suggests that this…
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ISLAMABAD, Mar 19 (APP):Federal Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, directed the Power Planning and Monitoring Company (PPMC) on Tuesday to prepare proposals for technological interventions in the power sector.“This step aims to improve the efficiency of the power sector by utilizing modern technology and to provide maximum benefit to consumers,” the minister said while chairing a meeting,…
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GOLDACH, Switzerland – The average person can go up to two months without food, three days without water, but only a few minutes without air. Breathable air is essential to life. Yet a new analysis found that in 2023, only 10 countries and 9 per cent of global cities had air quality that met World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines for harmful fine-particle,…
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Newly appointed Sindh Energy Minister, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has said that some 500,000 households in Sindh don’t have electricity as they would be energised using the option of solar power.Talking to media persons on Monday, the new Sindh Energy Minister said that solar parks would be built in different cities to provide free-of-charge electricity to the underprivileged power consumers…
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ISLAMABAD – To address the electricity demands of Gwadar, the Central Development Working Party (CDWP) approved a crucial “revised” energy project. This project focuses on enhancing the transmission line infrastructure for the coastal city, marking a significant step forward in meeting Gwadar’s energy needs. The CDWP meeting, led by Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, Mohammad Jehanzeb Khan,…
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The Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) is accelerating the finalization of upgrade agreements with refineries under the Brownfield Refinery Policy, following Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s directive for a signing ceremony. Four refineries are close to completing their agreements, while Pak Arab Refinery Limited (PARCO) awaits board approval before proceeding with the draft submission and final signing. This update was…
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Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has submitted a request to the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) for a substantial increase in gas prices, as reported by Geo News on Monday. The company has proposed a 147% hike in gas prices, aiming to increase the average gas price to Rs4,446.89 per metric million British thermal unit (mmbtu), with an…
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The management of Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has issued a stark warning, stating that the company faces financial peril if gas prices are not increased promptly. During a public hearing conducted by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) on Monday, SSGC requested a price hike of Rs274.40 per million British thermal units (mmBtu) effective from July 1, 2024,…
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PARIS: While climate discussions often focus on reducing carbon dioxide (CO2), the attention will now shift to methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, at a global forum in Geneva this week. Methane, though short-lived, plays a crucial role in heating the planet and is a key target for countries aiming to quickly reduce emissions and mitigate climate change. The leakage…
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