Investors required to use more efficient machines by 2009
The Industry Ministry said it will issue a regulation requiring new investors in manufacturing industry to use new machines starting 2009 to be more energy efficient, Asia Pulse reported.
Metal, Machines, Textile and Multifarious Industries Director General Ansari Bukhari said the use of new machines is aimed at saving at least 20% of energy consumption.
Details of the regulation including sanctions against violations are being discussed, Bukhari said. He said most factories in the country use second hand machines as they are much cheaper in price and easier to upgrade.
Metal, Machines, Textile and Multifarious Industries Director General Ansari Bukhari said the use of new machines is aimed at saving at least 20% of energy consumption.
Details of the regulation including sanctions against violations are being discussed, Bukhari said. He said most factories in the country use second hand machines as they are much cheaper in price and easier to upgrade.