Generating Energy From the Deep
LOCKHEED MARTIN is best known for building stealth fighters, satellites and other military equipment. But since late 2006 the company has taken on a different kind of enterprise
LOCKHEED MARTIN is best known for building stealth fighters, satellites and other military equipment. But since late 2006 the company has taken on a different kind of enterprise
PHOTOVOLTAIC cells are already a familiar sight on rooftops. But one day, miniature cells may also be found in more unconventional places: power-generating windows, car sunroofs or even awnings.
OVER the past few years, as venture capitalists poured money into solar companies and green technology start-ups, the mood in Silicon Valley resembled the sunny days of the dot-com boom in the late 1990s.
Science and ICT Ministry is now waiting for the go-ahead from the Prime Minister's Office to sign two agreements with Russia to advance with the conceived nuclear power-plant projects.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Islamic Development Bank (IDB) have agreed to finance Diamer-Bhasha dam project, and the Planning Commission has asked the Economic Affairs Division (EAD) to formally request assistance from them.
Chairman of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission Dr Ansar Parvez while addressing the 2009 convocation of the KANUPP Institute of Nuclear Power Engineering stated that Pakistan plans to build more nuclear plants in an effort to increase supply by a total of 8,800 MW.
The Federal Minister for Industries and Production, Manzoor Ahmad Wattoo, has said that Pakistan Steel will enhance its production from 1.1 million tons to 15 million tons, for which tenders will be called from international market, while six countries have already have shown interest in this regard.
Asian Development Bank (ADB) Country Director Rune Stroem has advised the Government of Pakistan to isolate the debt overhang of the power sector to overcome the energy crisis.
Gujranwala Electric Supply Company (Gepco) has constituted various teams for the awareness of consumers on energy saving and its advantages. Talking to newsmen, Gepco Chief Executive Gujranwala region Rana Muhammad Ashraf on Wednesday said the teams would apprise general public, especially the owners of CNG stations, petrol pumps and traders, of ways to save energy to ensure smooth power supply.
Special adviser to chief minister Pervez Malik has said that the government will work on the recommendations made by experts during a two-day conference on the prevailing energy crisis. Chairing the concluding session of the conference here on Wednesday, he pledged to incorporate these recommendations into government policies.
April 30: The state government has lost the first ever city gas project to a lesser known Central agency, Bhagyanagar Gas Limited. The BGL grabbed the project even after the petroleum giant Reliance Indu-stries Limited (RIL) had bid on behalf of the state government-owned Krishna Godavari Gas Network Limited (KGGNL).
Ajay Modi / New Delhi May 01, 2009, 0:46 IST Indian gas companies may soon boast their first gas swap arrangement that could slash transportation costs by more than 50 per cent.
NEW DELHI: After reeling under a power shortage for the past few days, the Capital can look forward to some relief now on the power front. Following requests from the Delhi Government
Chennai, April 30 E.ON Energy Ltd and Baard Energy from Niedersachsen State in Germany are exploring possibilities to set up offshore renewable energy projects in India, the Minister for Economics, Labour and Transport of Niedersachsen, Germany, Mr Phillipp Rosler, has said.
KSK Energy Ventures Ltd has intimated to the stock exchange that it is poised to commence generation from its 135 MW VS Lignite project based in Rajasthan. Providing detailed project status to the exchanges, KSK Energy has said that the company is likely to commission all the four units of 135 MW each aggregating 540 MW at Wardha Power by March 2010.
Co can divert only 1/3 of required coal from captive Sasan mine to fuel 4,000mw project in MP
THE STATE-OWNED power major NTPC is seeking legal opinion on whether to ink deal with RIL for KG basin gas at the government-approved price of $4.20 per mmbtu (million Bristish thermal unit)for its projects except those on which it is in legal dispute with the Mukesh Ambani group over feedstock pricing.
A recent NY Times articles brings to fore the contribution of Soot, also known as Black Carbon, in the global warming. And how efforts are underway to reign in the global warming by replacing the mud-stoves in villages of India! On the Earth day, a legislation was introduced in US Senate for EPA to assess the options for reducing the black carbon pollution.
FACTOIDS ? 500 MW Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) is a pool type reactor and the design has been carried out indigenously with a strong R&D back up from the IGCAR ? PFBR is the forerunner of the sec- ond stage of India
KOCHI: Is your expensive car or bike running on quality fuel?