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 …
In a major policy statement in the Gujarat assembly during the debate on the Governor's address, Narmada and major irrigation projects minister Jainarayan Vyas declared on Gandhinagar Tuesday that the controversial Narmada pipelines project, costing anywhere between Rs 1,000 crore to 1,200 crore, might be dropped for the second time …
The design of the 500 MW Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) proposed during the ninth plan at Kalpakkam has been fully optimised and the site work will start in 1999-2000. The prototype sodium pump has exceeded design specifications in the hydraulic test and technology development was in full swing, Dr …
The menacing gush of gas from an oil well has once again thrown into focus the problem of pilferage at the ONGC oil fields in this area.Eight days have gone by since the leak began at Well No. 402 and a major fire has been averted, but no one is …
The gap between precept and practice, with the Government playing the "double role" of both law-breaker was the focus of a meeting organised here last week by local environmentalist groups. The meeting was held to discuss the implications of what is being perceived as the State Government's efforts to "amend" …
Scientists in the US have produced the world's first cloned calf, the British creators of Dolly, the cloned sheep, announced on Monday. The healthy 44.1 kg Holstein calf named Mr Jefferson was produced by PPL Therapeutics Inc. of Blacksburg, Virginia.
A $1.8 million project launched by UNDP and the GEF will help Sri Lanka expand its use of renewable energy sources, including wind, water and biomass, and decrease greenhouse gas emissions from thermal power.
Some 25 power projects being developed by various government undertakings have incurred a cost overrun of Rs 15,063 crore till end 1997. These projects are in both the generation and transmission sectors.
In its effort to conserve the rick bio-diversity in the north-east, over 100 NGOs of the region have launhed a networking process to work together in preserving the rich flora and fauna of the region.
The Government has decided to set up an apex Rs 48-crore research and development institute, 'Sardar Swaran Singh National Institute of Renewable Energy (SSSNIRE)', as a registered society at Adhi Khi village, 12 km from Jallandhar.
Court action urged: Dakshina Kannada Parisara Okkoota, an environmental group, today indicated that it would move the court against work reportedly being carried out for the proposed barge-mounted power project at Tannerbhavi near Mangalore, if the report was found true.
National Thermal Power Corp is wooing villagers around its Talcher project with the pollution control strategy it has drawn up for the 2000mw expansion of the super thermal power plant, for which it will get a World Bank loan.
The Mullai Periyar dam controversy between Tamil Nadu and Kerala is threatening to develop into a legal battle. A clear indication to this effect was given today in the Tamil Nadu Assembly by Mr. Durai Murugan, PWD Minister, who said the State would explore legal measures to establish its right …
The Government of India has decided to set up an institute to act as the technical focal point for conducting state of the art research and development in renewable energy and development activities.
The Ministry of Environment and Forests is considering a proposal to make coal based industries and hydroelectric projects pay for afforestation and protection of catchment and the command areas. The proposal moots a cess of one per cent on the annual sales of coal-based industries which will be invested in …
Kerala power minister Pinarayi Vijayan informed the state assembly on Wednesday that no decision had been taken on entering into a pact with power major Enron for developing the Kannur power project.
Sri Lankan Government has prioritised rural electrification and targeted to provide electricity to at least 80% of the households within the next decade, Minister of Irrigation and Power and Deputy Minister of Defence General Anuruddha Ratwatte said on Tuesday.
In order to give priority for water and electricity schemes in the Matara district Rs. 30 million has been provided for on my recommendation. Some of the schemes under this program have already been initiated, said the Deputy Minister of Vocational Training and Rural Industries Chandrasiri Gajadheera.
The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) is awaiting funds from the World Bank to kick-off its Talcher thermal power project's 2000-mw expansion plan. When completed, Talcher will be the country's largest thermal ppwer project.
