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 farthest reaching parts of President George W. Bush's energy proposal this week will clear the way for more coal mines, oil refineries, gas pipelines and nuclear reactors, administration officials say.
Japan faces the urgent necessity of thoroughly reviewing its petroleum policies, particularly as they relate to exploration and development of foreign oil fields under the country's own initiative to reduce its dependence upon major international oil companies.
With the recommissioning of four units of the Ropar Thermal Plant (RTP), the power supply position is likely to improve in Punjab. The plant went out of generation yesterday, resulting in the collapse of the power system in Punjab.
Commissioner of Customs, Pun, C.K. Kaloni, has claimed that the question of concessional duty to Dabhol Power Corporation's Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facility is still under consideration of the Central Board of Excise and Customs (CEC). He has also said that the assessment is provisional and the differential of duty …
Officials of Enron India today met the expert committee headed by Dr Madhav Godbole to discuss the fate of Enron's Dabhol Power Company. Mr A.V. Gokak, Union Government representative, who was appointed only last night, could not attend the meeting due to the short notice.
The Maharashtra Government-appointed Re-negotiation Committee, headed by former senior IAS officer Madhav Godbole, did make some headway at its first meeting with the top functionaries of the Enron India Corp on Friday. The committee is trying to prepare the ground for initiating talks for bringing down the price of power …
The Tamil Nadus Electricity Board (TNEB) seems to be desperately trying to reduce its commitment towards power reduce its commitment towards power generation by independent power producers (IPPs) in the state. This is evident from how TNEB has dealt with fuel issues of IPPs.
After years in the wilderness, the U.S. nuclear-power industry is back on the march. Emboldened by statements from the administration of US President George W Bush that nuclear power is an essential part of the US energy mix, proponents are examining new designs they believe could form the basis of …
Mr Emomali Sharifovich Rakhmonov, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, has invited Indian businesmen to participate in the development of hydro power projects in his country.
SHV Energy South East Ltd (SHV) is working closely with the Andhra Pradesh (AP) government is a bid to promote liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)-based Autogas for vehicles in the state. Speaking to press persons on Friday, SHV vice-president Ajay K Sahoo said that the company is working with AP government …
The much awaited meeting between the Godbole panel and Us power major Enron failed to make any breakthrough as the US energy major was reluctant to accept the committee's suggestion to delink its LNG facility from DPC.
The Maharashtra government told Enron's top brass that it wanted the power company to continue its operations at Dabhol, albeit only the 750 MW Phase I project.
Several environmental organizatrions in Karnataka have urged the chief minister to review the power purchase agreement (PPA) reached between the State and Tannerbhavi Barge-mounted power project, so as to clear the confusion created on the issue.
Australian plantation timber group Auspine Ltd said yesterday it was planning to construct a A$90 million, 60 megawatt (MW) biomass power plant to help boost production at its main operations in south-eastern Australia.
The Enron-promoted Dabhol Power Company (DPC) has stepped up pressure on lenders to permit it, without further delay, to terminate the power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Maharashtra State Electricity Board (MSEB).
More than 20 years ago, as power companies were building nuclear plants across US to meet the need for new electricity, Seattle City Light invested instead in measures to promote energy efficiency. In the years since, some of those plants have ended up in default, while Seattle has saved enough …
President George W. Bush will unveil his recommendations for tackling America's energy problems during a visit on May 17 to St. Paul, Minnesota, the White House said yesterday. Bush is to speak to area business leaders after touring the District Energy facility in St. Paul, which uses new technologies to …
The West Bengal Government has been sanctioned Rs 43.50 crore by the Centre for the implementation of an accelerated power development programme (APDP), following its signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Centre on May 5. Out of this amount, Rs 21.75 crore is as grant as Rs …
Oman Oil Refinery has virtually pulled out from Bina oil project in Madhya Pradesh though Bharat Oman Oil Refinery will retain its nomenclature. Bina is the biggest refinery project in the country with a capacity of six mt and provision for expansion.
