The South African Cabinet has approved the South African Renewable Energy Masterplan (SAREM) for implementation, targeting energy security and broader industrial growth. The plan seeks to address challenges associated with local capacity, infrastructure and investment by providing a roadmap for developing renewable energy and battery storage technologies. For investors, the …
The 110-megawatt (MW) power plant of Khulna Power Station (KPS) at Goalpara was shut down at about 11:00am yesterday due to technical glitch. The shutdown of the power plant resulted in severe power outage in 21 districts of Khulna and Barisal divisions and greater Faridpur. KPS control room said only …
China has passed Germany and Japan to become the world's second-largest economy, the World Bank confirmed yesterday, as it unveiled a new report examining the purchasing power of global economies. The report also found that developing countries' share of the $58,600bn (
The United States is working with international donors to realise supply of electricity from energy-rich Central Asian region to Afghanistan and Pakistan, a senior US official said Tuesday. Richard Boucher, the top US official for South Asia, told a Congressional hearing that trade in electricity can benefit both sides, providing …
Britain's electricity market suffers from a lack of transparency and liquidity that may mean customers are paying too much for their power, some companies and industry experts have said. Competitors to the "big six" energy suppliers have urged Ofgem, the regulator, to focus on wholesale market problems in the inquiry …
The Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KW&SB;) has resumed the project of 35 MW plant at Dhabeji. KW&SB; officials told Business Recorder on Saturday that the power from 35 MW plant would be available at the cheaper rate than the Karachi Electric and Supply Company (KESC). They said the estimated …
Dahagram-Angarpota enclave taken under solar power plant Our Correspondent . Lalmonirhat The inhabitants of Dahgram-Angarpota enclave have taken under solar power plant and they got electricity on Thursday in fulfillment of their long cherished demand. The chief engineer of Power Development Board of Rangpur region, Latifur Rahaman, switched on the …
THE Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has asked the Capital's power distribution companies (discoms) to take measures to bridge the gap between demand and supply. The move is expected to nip the threat of power cuts, which looms large over Delhi with the approaching summer, in the bud itself. For …
Titas asks 250 industries to reduce gas consumption BKMEA terms the move illogical Staff Correspondent The Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company on Thursday requested 250 industries asking them to reduce gas consumption by 30 per cent to 40 per cent during evening peak hours to allow more gas supply …
People urged to limit use of light, ACs to save on electricity Staff Correspondent The government on Thursday made an appeal to the people to keep at least one light switched off and to limit the use of air conditioners at their residences, offices and shops to get some respite …
City residents face acute water crisis Power outage, low voltage disrupt WASA supply Abdul Kader People in different areas of the Dhaka city are suffering from acute crisis of water due to frequent load-shedding and low voltage coupled with sharp fall in underground water level. The Dhaka Water Supply and …
The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport Undertaking (BEST) today demanded that the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) revoke the licence of Reliance Energy (REL) and give BEST the right to supply power to Mumbai suburbs. At present, REL caters to the suburban areas and BEST a major part of the …
A Euro 500m gas storage plant has been approved by the Irish Planning Board. An Bord Pleanala approved construction of the facility in the Shannon Estuary, between Ballylongford and Tarbert in County Kerry. It is believed that the plant will be capable of supplying around 60% of the country's gas …
In the face of severe criticism from the Opposition on the issue of power distribution, supply and billing, Power Minister A.K. Walia on Wednesday defended his Government saying "it does not support any company and has repeatedly warned them'. Dr. Walia said action would also be taken against the discoms …
The state-run National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), which proposes to increase its generation capacity to 50,000 MW by 2012 from the present level of 27,404 MW, has firmed up plans to enter into captive power generation and retail distribution in the upcoming greenfield special economic zones (SEZs). NTPC's move is …
Nagarjuna Fertilisers and Chemicals Ltd (NFCL) has completely exited from the inter-State mega power project under construction in Udupi, Karnataka, selling its 26 per cent stake to the Lanco group. NFCL officials, when contacted, confirmed the exit. The officials said, "There was no premium involved in the divestment as the …
For the first time in the living memory of Mumbaiites, the major power utilities servicing the country's commercial capital are likely to impose loadshedding this summer as they haven't been unable to source power to tide over the expected shortage. According to information supplied to the Maharashtra government by the …
Union Energy Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde has given away Golden Shield, the highest award for excellent work, to Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company at a function held New Delhi the other day. It is for the first time in the history of Madhya Pradesh that this award has been given …
The power ministry has laced with sweeteners its offer to let Central generation utility NTPC take over Jharkhand State Electricity Board's coal-fired power station at Patratu for turning it around. Power secretary Anil Razdan has informed the state chief secretary that the Central utility will also set up state-of-the-art generators …
Delhi finance minister Dr A K Walia has done a P Chindambaram act in this election year budget by waiving off the Delhi Vidyut Board-era arrears to the tune of Rs 2,539 crore. Admitting that discoms were finding it impossible to recover pending dues, the Congress-led government has announced that …
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh being presented a plant by Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit after he laid the foundation stone for the Gas Power Project at Bawana in New Delhi on Monday. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday said his government was committed to further development of nuclear power both …
