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 …
Once fully commissioned, the wind energy project at Frasergunj is set to improve the economy of the Frasergunj-Bakkhali area of the Sundarbans. This is the assessment of West Bengal Renewable Energy Development Agency (WBREDA), which is implementing the project.
The Manu Chhabria-led Jumbo group company, Emailer and Platt (India) Ltd, has bagged two contracts of over Rs 26 crore from National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) and New Mangalore Port Trust (NMPT). The order from NTPC is worth Rs 15.36 crore and that from NMPT is of around Rs 11 …
The Energy Review Committee chaired by Dr Madhav Godbole has recommended that the Maharashtra State Electricity Board (MSEB) defer all power purchase agreements (PPAs) with independent power producers (IPPs). It has suggested that MSEB re-examine them in accordance with a Least-Cost Plan and, in any case, till such time the …
The Jammu & Kashmir government has formulated a Rs 750-crore action plan for providing potable water to 3,101 habitations in the state by 2004 under the centrally sponsored Accelerated Rural Water Supply (ARWS) programme.
The Supreme Court has rejected a petition filed by the Narmada Bachao Andolan seeking a review of its earlier decision giving a conditional green signal to construction work of the Sardar Sarovar Project in Gujarat.
The Maharashtra Government today tabled the Madhav Godbole Committee report on the Enron-sponsored Dabhol Power Company (DPC) but did not indicate its mind on the action proposed.The panel virtually recommends renegotiation with the company to enable it to sell power to MSEB at affordable rates. An action to be taken …
In a long-term strategic move, the Gas Authority of India Ltd (Gail) has decided to take quit participation in gas-fired power plants being set up in Delhi, Gujarat-Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh, according to company director (planning) HP Chandna.
Over 4,000 public transport vehicles, the majority of them autorickshaws, will remain off the roads for some time, since the transport department has rejected the applications for special permits filed by their owners. The applications, which are said to have several errors, will be reviewed subsequently.
The Enron-sponsored Dabhol Power Company's (DPC) "development has been fraught with infirmities" and its actuality "cannot be wished away and it stands as a near-completed project on Indian soil," the Madhav Godbole Committee has said advocating that the deal between the DPC and the MSEB be renegotiated, including allowing the …
In a bid to give fillip to the development of renewable energy, the Centre is considering levying a cess on fossil fuels, including coal and oil, as part of amendments to the Electricity Bill, 2000.
A train carrying spent nuclear fuel from German power plants crossed the border to France after police cut free protesters who had chained themselves to the rails close to the frontier.
The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) has hired a international consultant for conducting a joint feasibility study on the viable route for the Indo-Iran gas pipeline project.
Despite Narmada waters reaching Amreli in Gujarat, it has not been possible for the nagarpalika to supply water to residents regularly. The problem is that the civic body does not have the necessary equipment of supply water.
Crude palm oil (CPO) mixed with medium fuel oil has been successfully burned as industrial fuel by Malaysia's state utility Tenaga National Bhd, an industry officials said.
Apparently under pressure from the Sangh Parivar to abandon the Tehri Dam, the Centre has set up a high-level committee to look into concerns expressed by it over the "self-purification quality" of the Ganga and the project's seismic safety in the wake of the Gujarat earthquake.
Under the proposed budget for 2002, funding for the Department of Energy's renewable energy programmes is to be cut from $376 million to $186 million. US Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham released the department's 2002 Budget request to Congress on 9 April, which would see a 50% decrease in funding available …
A new wind farm in Texas using 214 turbines is set to provide energy for more than 80,000 homes. FPL Energy, the largest US generator of wind power, based in Juno Beach, Florida has announced the development of the world's second largest wind-powered electric generating facility to be located on …
The Dabhol Power Corporation has nominated a former chief justice of New South Wales, Australia, Sir Lawrence Street, as their international third party conciliator to resolve its dispute with the Maharashtra State Electricity Board over the payment of its overdue December bill.
The petroleum and natural gas ministry has constituted a high powered sub-group of secretaries on natural gas availability, utilisation and distribution in connection with the formulation of the 10th Plan (2002-07).
