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LPG as automobile fuel a solution for Delhi NCR air pollution: IAC
By Venkatachari Jagannathan | 11 Nov 2024
The Indian Auto LPG Coalition (IAC) has stressed that liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as automobile fuel could be the cleaner and cheaper alternative solution for reducing the air pollution in the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR).
Maersk signs long-term methanol deal for fuelling its container fleet
01 Nov 2024
Danish shipping giant Maersk, part of the AP Moller-Maersk Group, has signed a long-term agreement with LONGi Green Energy Technology Co Ltd
China turns on world’s largest offshore wind turbine with 20 MW capacity
22 Oct 2024
China, one of the largest emitters of pollutant gases, also now operates the world’s largest wind turbine that is capable of generating 20 Mega Watt of clean electricity, which is enough to power 96,000 homes.
India’s green power capacity hits 200 GW, or 46.3% of total capacity
17 Oct 2024
India has built up renewable energy capacity of more than 200 Giga Watt, which underscores the government’s commitment to clean energy and securing a green future for the country and the world.
India, Denmark partner to rejuvenate river Varuna
26 Aug 2024
India and Denmark have formed a Green Strategic Partnership under which the two governments will collaborate for establishing a Smart Laboratory on Clean Rivers (SLCR).
Ohmium opens 2GW hydrogen electrolyser gigafactory ner Bengaluru
22 Jul 2024
US-based hydrogen electrolyser maker Ohmium International has announced the launch of its new gigafactory in Doddaballapura, close to Bengaluru.
CMA CGM launches new service connecting Indian subcontinent and US East Coast
18 Jun 2024
French shipping and logistics company CMA CGM on Monday announced the launch Indamex, a renewed shipping service to cater to the rising demand between Indian subcontinent and the US East Coast.
Suzlon to merge wholly-owned subsidiaries, spin off projects business
06 May 2024
The board of directors of wind power pioneer Suzlon Energy Ltd has approved a scheme of amalgamation under which the company will merge its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Suzlon Global Services and Suzlon Energy Ltd, Mauritius, with itself.
SJVN launches India’s first dual-purpose green hydrogen pilot project
29 Apr 2024
State-owned hydro-electric power company SJVN Ltd on Thursday launched a green hydrogen pilot project for combined generation of heat and power at its 1,500 MW Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Station (NJHPS) in Jhakri, Himachal Pradesh.
US regulator SEC wants companies to disclose climate impact
08 Mar 2024
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday adopted new rules that prescribes disclosure norms for companies
CMA CGM to invest $1.6 bn in energy transition fund
26 Feb 2024
Shipping giant CMA CGM has proposed to invest $1.6 billion (Euro 1.5 billion) over five years to create an energy fund to support its planned transition to a zero emission company.
NTPC Renewable Energy, SJVN add 120 MW to India’s renewable power capacity
26 Feb 2024
Central public sector undertakings NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd and SJVN Limited on Friday announced the commissioning of two renewable power projects with a total generating capacity of 120 MW
NTPC Green Energy to set up green hydrogen hub near Vizag
22 Feb 2024
NTPC Green Energy Ltd (NGEL) on Tuesday signed a land lease agreement with Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (APIIC) for setting up an intergrated facility for the production of green hydrogen.
Tata slashes EV prices by up to Rs1.2 lakh as batteries become cheaper
14 Feb 2024
Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd (TPEM), the electric vehicle arm of Tata Motors, has announced a major reduction in prices across its popular EV models, including the Nexon.ev and the Tiago.ev, passing on the benefit of a reduction in battery prices.
Nippon Steel claims 33% CO2 reduction through hydrogen injection technique
14 Feb 2024
Nippon Steel, the largest steelmaker in Japan, on Monday said it has succeeded in reducing CO2 emissions from a small-scale test blast furnace by 33 per cent
Govt weighs use of green hydrogen for peak power generation
10 Feb 2024
The union ministry of new and renewable energy has proposed the use of green hydrogen for power generation in order to ensure round-the-clock availability of green power
PM Modi calls on the world to invest in India’s energy sector
07 Feb 2024
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called upon global investors to actively participate in India’s march towards a sustainable and prosperous future by increasingly investing in its renewable and new energy sector.
RIL to convert its 5,000 diesel trucks to green hydrogen-powered trucks
05 Feb 2024
Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) is planning to convert its internal fleet of nearly 5,000 diesel-powered trucks into green hydrogen-powered trucks as part of the company’s green initiatives.
Linde inks term contract for annual purchase of 320 GWh renewable power in China
04 Feb 2024
Linde, a leading global industrial gases and engineering company, has announced the signing of two new long-term power purchase agreements for the supply of renewable energy in China.
HPCL commissions 14 tpd compressed biogas plant in UP’s Badaun district
01 Feb 2024
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) has commissioned a 14 tonnes per day compressed biogas (CBG) plant at Badaun in Uttar Pradesh
Exxon Mobil struggles with a $2.5 billion California offshore exit
09 Jan 2024
Exxon Mobil is set to write down approximately $2.5 billion related to its troubled California properties, marking a move to cease offshore oil production in the state after five decades.
IIT Bombay develops equipment for recycling waste plastics
05 Jan 2024
IIT Bombay has developed an indigenous equipment for mechanical recycling of waste thermoplastic polymers to composites.
Earthquake of 7.6 magnitude strikes Japan, but tsunami threat passes off
02 Jan 2024
A massive earthquake with a magnitude of 7.6 hit the Ishikawa prefecture in central Japan, triggering around 1 metre high tsunami waves in parts of Japan’s west coast along the Sea of Japan.
34 companies bid for India’s green hydrogen subsidies
29 Dec 2023
A total of 34 companies have submitted bids for projects to be developed under the Government of India’s Green Hydrogen Mission.
COP28 explained: A closer look at COP28's climate change solutions
By Aniket Gupta | 27 Dec 2023
The 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP28, took place from 30th November 2023, to 13th December 2023, at Expo City in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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India’s Millet Revolution To Enrich Global Food Basket
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Market predator Hindenburg preys on Adani stock
06 Mar 2023
Almost a month after the damning report of short-seller Hindenburg Research on the Adani Group that claimed that the seven stocks within the group were about 85 per cent overvalued, one of the group's stocks, Adani Total Gas, closed at Rs835 on the BSE, down nearly 79 per cent from its 24 January level, almost close to reaching that valuation