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 …
Enviromental groups have denounced the government of Thailand for pushing ahead with Saturday's public hearing on the Thai-Malaysian gas pipeline project, which ended in violence.They demanded that the government suspend the project to allow the next administration to restart the consideration process, so that local people could have a say …
Although all the parties treated it as a non-political "people's issue" during the 40 years Gujarat was struggling to get the Narmada project through, the ruling BJP is trying to take political mileage out of the Supreme Court's verdict giving the final clearance to the "lifeline of Gujarat".
For people living in clusters in the remote villages in the desert districts of the state, it may be a dream come true. Villagers in these districts, insulated from the wires of the conventional energy, can now see some light at the end of the long dark tunnel, thanks to …
A leading Italian environmental protection group proposed changes to Italy's energy policy which it said could cut the country's dependence on petroleum by half in 20 years. Lagambiente said boosting the use of renewable energy, capping domestic consumption and encouraging water and rail transport over roads, could save the state …
Lebanese households could reduce their electricity consumption by a third if they were to use solar-heated water, according to academics in the field. They say the technology is tested and affordable and has both environmental and economic benefits. An AUB study of 10 Beirut-area families of average size and normal …
About 500 villagers, some hurling rocks and petrol bombs, rallied at a police station in southern Thailand on Sunday against a gas pipeline they fear will hurt their livelihoods.Villagers opposed to the pipeline demanded the arrest of six people they claimed fired shots at their vehicles during a protest on …
Fifty-six percent of Americans say the environmental risks of drilling for oil in the Arctic National Wildife Refuge (ANWR) outweigh the benefits to the nation's oil supply, according to a new poll released by two enviornmental groups.
Nepal should introduce alternative energy based on local resources for which Bio-briquette might be a viable option, said energy expertws in Kathmandu. Experts here stressed that Bio-briquette made from wastage biomass like agro-wastes and industrial wastes could be reliable and easily accessible source of energy for household use.
Bashing Big Oil has been a popular sport of late. The soaring oil price and high petrol taxes helped to inspire widespread protests across Europe last month. Though the initial target was government, the oil majors invariably came under attack from all sides. Oilmen have met with rough treatment in …
It has long been regarded as one of the grand bargains of the global energy game:In return for helping Russia develop its vast oil and natural gas reserves, the heavily fuel dependent economies of the European Union would be able to ensure long-term supplies.
Three months ago, the Amalgamated Housing Cooperative - 1,500 families spread across 11 buildings just off Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx (U.S.) - began replacing every old fluorescent light fixture in every hallway in every building with high-efficiency bulbs that use 45 percent less electricity. The co-op's directors calculated …
Enron Oil and Gas India Limited (EOGIL) has sought the Centre's permission to exit from joint ventures with the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) in the Panna, Mukta and Tapti oil projects which produce around 300 million cubit metres of gas and around 29,000 barrels of oil per day.
Bangladesh and the United States of America agreed to intensify their cooperation in the energy sector with an avowed aim of advancing their socioeconomic goals. A joint statement signed by Bangladesh Energy Secretary Akmal Hossain and US Secretary of Energy Bill Richardson says the two governments recognize the immense opportunity …
Europe will witness a huge expansion in the amount of wind energy produced, especially offshore, new targets by the industry body have revealed. Under new targets agreed by the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) at its recent annual general meeting in Kassel, Germany, wind capacity in European countries has been …
The Andhra Pradesh Government has prepared a draft legislation to promote water, tree and land conservation, including regulation of the exploitation of ground and surfacre water in the State, while providing for punishment to those violating the guidelines.
The saga of electricity liberalisation in Europe has been dominated by tensions between Germany and France. Now Germany is threatening to block imports from other European Union states, notably France, which have not matched it in opening up their markets. (editorial)
Germany wants to reduce its exposure to rising oil prices by sharply reducing its dependence on oil-based fuels by 2005, Environment Minister Juergen Trittin said yesterday. The world's third largest economy relies on oil for around 40 percent of its energy needs. Recent surges in the price of oil have …
The Government, in a bid to bring down the oil imports bill, is seriously considering use of ethanol as an alternative fuel. "We will launch a pilot project in January 2001 to study the viability of its use in motor vehicles," sais minister of consumer affairs and public distribution Shanta …
Rajasthan government has decided against private sector participation in electricity transmission, said state energy minister Dr Chandrabhan. He told newsmen on Wednesday that the state government had decided to continue transmission of electricity by the government's transmission corporation which came into being following recent unbunding of the State electricity Board …
