Energy-Saving News

Pakistan’s Energy Crisis Double Trouble: Simultaneous Electricity and Gas Shortages

Posted on 17. Jul, 2009 by Ross.

Pakistan’s industrial leaders are being left with no energy sources to fuel their businesses, with rising popular pressure leaving the government clutching at straws.
Pakistan’s textile industry has been particularly ravaged by high energy prices and shortages of supply. National exports for last year fell 25% or US$5.12 billion short of targets, and this year’s forecasts [...]

Continue Reading

Nigerian Textile Industry In Need Of Efficiency Drive

Posted on 10. Feb, 2009 by Ross.

Nigeria’s textile industry has recently undergone a massive decline. The once-booming sector boasted over 140 firms but now that number is down to 45: only 20 of which are currently operating and even they are producing below their maximum potential. Despite issues with fake imports and transport infrastructure, the problem of energy efficiency was first [...]

Continue Reading