The Punjab Energy Development Agency has released a draft green hydrogen policy aiming to achieve a green hydrogen and ammonia production capacity of 100 kilo tonnes per annum by 2030. The policy proposes extending incentives under the existing “Punjab Industrial and Business Development Policy 2022” to new green hydrogen and …
The United States consumes more than a quarter of the world's disposable energy while producing only 19 per cent, according to the US Energy Information Agency.
Oil major Shell renewed a pledge on Thursday to stay away from Bangladeshi forests inhabited by the Royal Bengal Tiger in the face of protests from environmentalists at the oil company's annual general meeting.
The US President, Mr George W. Bush's energy package, unveiled on Thursday encourages use of "biomass" fuels, made from crops, trees or even landfill gases, and the retention of a tax break for ethanol, the best-known of the so-called biofuels.
Brazilians braced on Friday to hear details of a government plant to combat a power crisis that threatens to cut electricity to millions, strangle economic growth and even dull the glitter of their world-famous Carnival.
The head of the UN forum on climate change Mr Jan Pronk dubbed President George W. Bush's new energy plan a 'disastrous development' for international efforts to slow output of global warning gases.
Faced with a rapidly worsening energy crisis that threatens to cripple Latin America's largest economy, the government ordered consumers and businesses today to cut electricity consumption by 20 percent or prepare for California-style blackouts.
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (Bhel) on Friday announced commissioning of the second 60 mw unit of the 240 mw Gerussopa hydro-electric project in record time. The project promoted by Karnataka Power Corporation Ltd are funded by the World Bank would have a 240 mw cumulative capacity after completion of all …
Oustees, mostly tribals, of various big dam projects in the Narmada valley are on an indefinite sitin, organised by Narmada Bachao Andolan, here this morning. They said the monsoon would submerge their houses and fields and the Madhya Pradesh government hasn't given them land for resettlement.
The Sardar Sarovar Punarvasvan Agency (SSPA) claims to have crossed the half way mark with the resettlement and rehabilitation of 9249 families in Gujarat who were displaced by the multi-purpose Sardar Sarovar dam project.
Nearly 200 autorickshaw drivers are behind bars following a police crackdown on their vehicles run on polluting kerosene instead of petrol, while other offending drivers are keeping off the roads to avoid the dragnet. With the floating population in Bangalore also up in the last tow days due to the …
International environmental groups slammed plans unveiled by President Bush to tackle a U.S. energy crisis as disastrous and "a crime," saying they would distance Washington from the rest of the world.
President Bush's national energy plan received an icy reception from Gov. Gray Davis and other government officials who believe the proposal does little to ease the power crisis that has gripped California.
President George W. Bush's long-awaited energy plan proposes loosening regulations on oil and gas exploration, conservation-minded efforts like a review of gas mileage standard and a $4 billion tax credit for a new generation of highly fuel-efficient cars. It also urges a reconsideration of a quarter-century ban on the reprocessing …
Environmentalists and the auto industry welcomed President George W. Bush's plan yesterday for a set of tax credits to promote high-tech vehicles that offer large gains in fuel efficiency.
Sweden's energy agency recommended this week that windpower production should be expanded to 10 terawatt hours (TWh) annually in 10-15 years to boost green energy sources and cut greenhouse gas emissions.
The Bush administration said yesterday the United States could increase its use of nuclear power by doubling the number of reactors at many nuclear power plant sites already licensed by the federal government. As part of its recommendations for a comprehensive national energy policy unveiled by President George W. Bush …
The head of the U.N. forum on climate change Jan Pronk yesterday dubbed President George W. Bush's new energy plan a "disastrous development" for international efforts to slow output of global warming gases. Pronk, who is also the Dutch environment minister, told a Dutch television news program the Bush plan …
The first wind power project of private sector in Rajasthan was inaugurated by the Chief Minister, Mr. Ashok Gehlot, in Jaisalmer today. He also laid the foundation stone of another 5 MW wind power project of the Rajasthan State Mines and Minerals Limited.
A village in northern Japan formally announced yesterday the start of campaigning for a rare referendum this month to decide on the use of controversial recycled nuclear fuel in a local power plant. The vote, which will not be legally binding, will be held on May 27 and will address …
The Bush administration's national energy policy is a glossy, picture-filled and comprehensive look at nearly every energy issue facing the United States today, but buried in the text is single stark conclusion: Excessive regulation has produced the worst energy crisis in decades.
