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 …
As anger over 20 days of blackouts and power-cuts in New Zealand's biggest city mounted on Wednesday, more than 500 business prepared to sue Mercury Energy and protesters planned to join an upcoming march. New Zealand's energy minister Max Bradford was expected to announce a federal government investigation into the …
The ONGC today said that a gas leak was detected at Bombay Offshore and control operations had been launched. Gas bubbling was observed on the sea water at the LB platform, connected to the main NQO offshore platform in Bombay High NOrth, approximately 200 km from the shore, according to …
As many as 19 non-conventional energy-based power projects with an installed capacity of 70.635 MW have been commissioned in the State by various developers as on January 1998 at an estimated cost of Rs 227.75 crore to generate 791.08 million units, Minister of State for Energy S B Darshanapur told …
Unocal, a leading Californian oil refiner, has won a further round in its battle with six other oil groups over patent rights to clean burning motor fuel. A federal judge refused to overturn a jury verdict returned six months ago, that Shell, Chevron, Exxon, Mobil, Texaco and Atlantic Richfield must …
U.S. power plants burned 870 million tons of coal in 1996, leaving about 100 million tons of ash to be disposed of. Only about a quarter of that was recycled, according to the Electric Power Research Institute. The Pennsylvania Power Co. plant near Shippingport dumps about 500,000 tons of ash-filled …
Scientists at the Indian Institute of Petroleum(IIP), Dehra Dun, have developed new fuel-efficient burners for domestic and industrial use. The burners have better thermal efficiency than those available in the market, said the IIP director, T.S.R. Prasad rao.
Engine oil made from rapeseed is a green alternative to petroleum-based oil, according to an American crop scientist. The oil is said to be just as good at lubricating, and they say is better for the environment.
The Delhi Vidyut Board on Tuesday took the first step towards handling over part of its operations to a private company. Through an advertisement published on Tuesday, DVB has invited companies to bid for maintenance of streetlights in East Delhi on turnkey basis. when contacted, DVB chairman Navin Chawla attributes …
The Union power ministry may clamp down on the tariff structure of National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) -- the country 's largest generating company. Together with the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) , it has strongly objected to the organisation's existing power tariff policy. Their bone of contention is the age-old …
Enron's $800-million 740 MW power plant in Dabhol, Maharashtra , faces some fresh uncertainty over the import of fuel worth Rs 979.34 crore required for phase I of the project.
A University of Arizona geologist and a Yale University colleague say they can use the algae and fungus that grows on rocks, called lichens, to date prehistoric earthquakes. Prof. William Bull, a geoscience professor emeritus from the University of Arizona, and Prof. mark Brandon of Yale say they can use …
The Delhi government has sanctioned a new scheme for providing water to colonies such as Dwaraka and for recharging of ground water in the city. The scheme will cost about Rs 35.70 crore, according to chief minister Sahib Singh.
The Tamil Nadu government has sanctioned Rs. 123 crores for taking up integrated drinking water schemes in 834 habitats in Coimbatore, Erode, Nagapattinam and Tirunelveli districts.
India has teamed up with Finance to beat unofficial US-sponsored curbs against trade in Indian nuclear power plant (NPP) technology. Following an agreement with Finance earlier this year which facilities direct deals between Indian and French nuclear equipment suppliers, the Atomic Energy Commission(AEC) will soon launch an international campaign to …
Draft legislation prepared by the government to preserve the country's biodiversity offers no protection to farmers and indigenous communities, who will be the worst victims of biopiracy by multinational firms and even Indian researchers. Environmental activists say loopholes in the legal system allow Western researchrs to patent indigenous knowledge as …
The Gujral Government has signed off by ironing out some major glitches relating to the four remaining fast-track power projects held up for years. Simultaneously, it has put together a 40-page set of items on the economic agenda for the new government to pursue before demitting office, including ordinances that …
The wind energy potential in India is around 20,000 MW in 11 states and the country's power shortfall of nearly 6000 MW can be substituted by wind energy, according to the Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers' Association . The wind energy industry, which made a humble beginning with just 2MW in …
After years of negotiations, the United States and Ukraine agreed to a nuclear cooperation deal that will prevent a Ukrainian company from providig a key component to a nuclear reactor Russia is building in Iran. The United States is urging Russia to halt its nuclear energy assistance to Iran, which …
A recent study undertaken by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) has brought to light that the quantum of transmission and distribution losses in the country far exceeds the actual amount of power consumed by medium and large scale industries. The study, while pointing out that most of …
