Natural Gas

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding violation of environmental norms by a tyre pyrolysis plant, village Sakauti, Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, 28/05/2025

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Dr. Amit Kumar Vs State of Uttar Pradesh & Others dated 28/05/2025. The applicant has raised a grievance against setting up of a tyre pyrolysis plant by M/s Adideva Carbon LLP. According to the applicant, the tyre pyrolysis plant has …

International comparison of fossil power efficiency and CO2 intensity

The purpose of this study is to compare the generating efficiency and CO2-intensity of fossil-fired power plants for Australia, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Sweden and Norway aggregated), South Korea, United Kingdom and Ireland (aggregated), and the United States. This is done by calculating separate benchmark …

2017 Outlook for Energy: A View to 2040

The share of the world's electricity generated by coal is expected to fall to about 30 percent from approximately 40 percent in 2015 as the use of lower-emission energy sources including natural gas, nuclear and renewables increases says this report. Global population growth of nearly 2 billion, a doubling of …

The economic impacts of the clean power plan: how studies of the same regulation can produce such different results

Various organizations have published forecasts of the economic impacts of the Clean Power Plan (CPP), EPA’s regulation that limits carbon dioxide emissions from power plants, with studies arriving at markedly different conclusions about the effect of the policy on electricity affordability and the overall economy. In this working paper, WRI …

Alleged air pollution from SPDC’s Gas plant : Environmentalist calls for study

An Environmentalist, Mr Alagoa Morris, has called for scientific study to measure the alleged adverse impact of a gas plant located in Gbarantoru, Tombia in Bayelsa, operated by Shell Company. He made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Tombia, near Yenagoa, …

AIIB loan for energy project in Azerbaijan

THE Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank has approved a loan of US$600 million to finance an energy project in Azerbaijan. The loan, the largest the bank has made, will be used to support construction of a natural gas pipeline from Azerbaijan through Turkey, known as the Trans Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline …

A framework for 2 degrees scenario analysis: a guide for oil and gas companies and investors for navigating the energy transition

This report provides oil and gas companies and their investors with a framework to assess the resilience of company portfolios to climate- and technology driven shifts in demand, and to provide decision-useful insights that will help companies mitigate the vulnerabilities they face as energy markets transition to a low carbon …

A recommended methodology for estimating and reporting the potential greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel reserves

This working paper outlines a recommended methodology for estimating and reporting the potential emissions from fossil fuel reserves held by coal, oil, and gas companies. The overall goal is the availability of transparent, credible, and consistent data on potential emissions that help illuminate companies’ effects on the carbon budget and …

Global gas security review 2016

As the energy system becomes more globalised and interconnected, gas security challenges are evolving. The current period of gas oversupply – driven by overcapacity in the LNG market – should not overshadow the critical importance of global gas security. The Global Gas Security Review 2016, the first edition of a …

Asia Development Bank to lend Bangladesh $167 mln to boost gas industry

The Asian Development Bank said on Monday it will provide a $167 million loan to Bangladesh to boost natural gas production and expand transmission infrastructure, part of a development project valued at $453 million in total. "The project will help the government address the country's energy crisis by making available …

World Energy Outlook 2016

As a result of major transformations in the global energy system that take place over the next decades, renewables and natural gas are the big winners in the race to meet energy demand growth until 2040, according to the latest edition of the World Energy Outlook, the International Energy Agency’s …

World Energy Outlook 2016

As a result of major transformations in the global energy system that take place over the next decades, renewables and natural gas are the big winners in the race to meet energy demand growth until 2040, according to the latest edition of the World Energy Outlook, the International Energy Agency’s …

State grants in-principle nod to KINFRA to set up Rs 1864-cr Petrochemical Park at Kochi

THIRUVANAMTHAPURAM: The state government has issued an order granting in-principle nod for Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (KINFRA) to set up Rs 1864 crore Petrochemical Park in Kochi. It is planned to procure 600 acre land from FACT complex at Ambalamugal in Kochi to set up the project. "Now, that …

Assessing the emission impacts of current plans for constructing and retrofitting thermal power plants in Japan

New analysis from the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies finds that current plans to build new, and retrofit old, fossil fuel power plants in Japan would exceed CO2 emission estimates, derailing efforts to meet the country’s climate targets unless they operate at a lower capacity. According to a new issue …

India, China agree to adopt new theme of 'closer cooperation'

India and China have agreed to cooperate on sourcing energy from international markets, construction of high-speed railway and development of coastal manufacturing zones as the two fastest growing economies look to boost growth. The 4th India-China Strategic Economic Dialogue on October 7 agreed on a number of initiatives for mutually …

Three stocks to ride the green energy wave

With the government's focus on environment-friendly fuel, Indraprastha Gas, Mahanagar Gas and Suzlon's earning prospects look bright Starting October 1, the price of administered natural gas will fall from $3.06 per mmBtu (million British thermal unit) to an estimated $2.5 to $2.7, benefitting companies such as Indraprastha Gas and Mahanagar …

India and Russia discuss direct gas delivery line

In a major boost to their energy ties, India and Russia today launched a working group for creating an "energy bridge" for a possible direct gas delivery from Russia and also directed their concerned ministries to finalise "concrete outcomes" in key areas of trade and investment by the next month's …

US based energy giant has ‘clear aspirations’ to grow in India

Global energy giant Shell Oil has “clear aspirations” to expand its operations in India as the country’s energy sector expands, the company’s president Bruce Culpepper has said. “By 2050 world energy demand is projected to double, most of that growth will come from developing countries like India as its per …

Pump CO2 into rocks, report urges

An Olympic-style delivery agency could ensure the costs of implementing CCS are kept to a minimum, says the report The costs of tackling climate change can be slashed if a network of pipes is built to store waste carbon dioxide under the North Sea, a report says. The technology - …

India to increase share of gas in energy mix to 15 per cent: Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

In a bid to move towards gas-based economy, India will increase proportion of natural gas in its energy mix from existing 6.5 per cent to 15 per cent, Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on September 6. “At present the (proportion of) gas is 6.5 per cent in our (India’s) …

Australia explorer looks at grounds for lawsuit over gas drilling ban

Lakes Oil, a junior oil and gas explorer in Australia, is considering the grounds it may have for suing Victoria state, after the government there permanently banned fracking and extended a halt on onshore conventional gas drilling to 2020. Lakes Oil shares sank 50 percent on Wednesday in their first …

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