NHPC's underperformance in power generation
NHPC Ltd, previously called National Hydroelectric Power Corporation, is the main vehicle of the Government of India
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Hydro Brings Light And Hope To Sierra Leone
It hasn't yet reached Ali Lamie's small store, which flashes with colours as he charges cellphones by the rack. But after more than 30 years, Bumbuna hydroelectric dam is bringing power and economic hope to Sierra Leone.
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Ecuador Wants To Double Green Power Use
Ecuador aims to double hydroelectric power use over the next decade and increase grid capacity to attract mining investment but must overcome local opposition, a senior official said on Thursday.
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Londa Hydro Project welcomed but not at peoples cost
The 225 MW Londa Hydro Project in East Kameng district has been welcomed by the people albeit with caution. The implementing agency
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Barrage of rows
The us $25 billion Three Gorges Dam in China, already at the centre of a raging dispute, has become embroiled in a fresh controversy. The pro-dam lobby has been contending that the structure is
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In short
>> The Zambian Parliament has amended the Mines and Minerals Act allowing the government to levy higher taxes on mining companies by abolishing all existing agreements. Mining companies operating
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The fight for survival: people's action for environment
The main purpose of this book is to bring to the reader an idea of the nature of the struggles being waged to individuals and voluntary groups across the world, and especially in India, to protect the environment.
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Concern over pollution of Kamaraj Sagar Dam
D.Radhakrishnan
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Over 400 cases filed against Rawal Dam polluters
It seems the government is finally waking up to the increasing level of pollution in Rawal Dam, as only recently the departments concerned have filed a record number of 430 cases against the polluters. According to official documents, the Pakistan Environment Protection Agency (Pak-EPA) has filed cases in the environment tribunals seeking heavy fines on those responsible for contaminating the d
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Dams, lies and red tape
Pro and anti dam activists join hands to establish an independent body for reviewing large projects
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Munda multipurpose dam project: clarification
Apropos a news item carried by a section of press, Munda Hydropower Project said the news item casts unjust and inappropriate aspersions on the concerted and sincere efforts of the sponsors towards developing of the MMDP. A mega hydropower project awarded for the first time not only in the history of Pakistan but in the world for development in the private sector under the Pakistan Policy for Power Projects Year 2002.
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Himalayan blunder
Dam makers rake in the moolah irrespective of the amount of electricity projects generate TWO issues back this magazine had done a detailed analysis of the wind energy sector in the country. We told you how wind turbines were being installed in increasing numbers, but performed at a dismal level and generated electricity far lesser than their potential. The policy gave incentive only to
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Mufti: Scrap power pacts with NHPC
Udhampur: Charging the ruling NC for bartering away natural resources of the state for lust of power, PDP patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed has called for re-negotiation of power sharing agreements with the NHPC.
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China: 20 New Yangtze Dams Planned
China will build 20 hydroelectric dams along the Yangtze River by 2020, according to a report on Tuesday on a government Web site. A middle stretch of the river is already the site of the world
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PML-N seeks 'rescue plan' for industry
Pakistani industry is struggling for its survival due to host of issues including energy crisis, therefore, the government must provide "rescue plan" to the local industry.
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ADB and IDB to finance Diamer-Bhasha dam project
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.
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Means to end the energy crisis
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.
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Power from water in state takes a dip
MUMBAI: Though Maharashtra's power generation from coal (thermal power) has gone up manifold, the power being generated from water (hydro power) and natural gas has dipped considerably. Several such units are being phased out slowly, thereby increasing the gap between the installed capacity and the actual generation.
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No irrigation project in Tipai downstream
India yesterday assured Bangladesh of not building any irrigation project downstream of the Tipaimukh hydro power structure in Manipur. Indian ministries of power, external affairs and water resources conveyed the message to the parliamentary delegation from Bangladesh in an hour-long interaction at the South Block of the Secretariat Building in New Delhi.
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Three hydro units generate Rs 4,855 cr worth electricity
The three major projects contributing major share to the State Power Scenario are Indira Sagar, Omkareshwar and Interstate Sardar Sarovar Project. Since commissioning, these three hydro power projects in Narmada Valley have yielded 23561.5 mu of power till February, 2010 resulted amounts Rs 4855 cr.