Old coal mines are hiding a clean energy secret, and this one town just figured it outThe former coal-mining town of Cumberland is becoming a powerful example of how abandoned fossil-fuel infrastructure can be repurposed for ...
11 May, 2026, 07.14 PM IST
Iran war’s gas supply shock pushes top consumers back to coalA second gas supply crunch in just over four years is pushing countries across Europe and Asia to fall back on the black stuff, perceived a...
30 Mar, 2026, 09.01 AM IST
India sees green ammonia exports starting as early as 2028India aims to export green ammonia starting in 2028. This move supports the nation's goal to lead in clean hydrogen. Discussions are underw...
30 Jan, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
Budget 2024: Chief Economic Advisor Anantha Nageswaran criticises developed nations for 'double standards' in climate actionIndia's Chief Economic Advisor, V Anantha Nageswaran, criticized developed countries for their climate action "double standards," highlight...
23 Jul, 2024, 06.50 PM IST
World needs $7 trillion to avoid gas shortage, says Japan think tankDiffering forecasts for gas consumption and ambitious net zero proposals have hampered future planning, the International Gas Union said in...
21 Oct, 2023, 10.19 AM IST
Japan says it can make coal cleaner. Critics say its plan is ‘almost impossible’Japan, the world's third-largest economy. draws about one-third of its total electric power supply from coal.
24 Jul, 2023, 10.01 AM IST
Reliance Power lines up Rs 4K cr capex to install FGD unitsAnil Ambani further said the company will grow its clean energy portfolio with solar, wind, bio-mass, bio-gas and waste-to- energy in the r...
30 Sep, 2019, 06.55 PM IST
India’s energy consumption to grow faster than major economiesGlobally, energy demand will increase by about 30% by 2035. Natural gas consumption will grow faster than either oil or coal, expanding at ...
27 Jan, 2017, 12.58 AM IST
Japan says its technology can help lower pollution levelAmid concerns over increasing pollution levels in the National Capital, Japan today said its environment friendly coal-fire power generator...
11 Dec, 2015, 09.34 PM IST
Want to burn coal & save the planet? Japan touts a solutionJapan’s government and industry are backing emerging coal technologies they say are less damaging to the environment.
11 Nov, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
World Bank won’t fund coal-related projects in IndiaThe World Bank has made a U-turn on its stance after it agreed to lend $1.03 billion to Coal India along with a Japanese lending agency.
31 Jul, 2015, 05.18 AM IST
UN's definition of 'climate finance' comes under scrutinyEven the UN's Standing Committee on Finance has called for a codified and clear definition of what entails "climate finance".
04 Dec, 2014, 03.05 PM IST
Clean energy should power Asian century, says Changyong Rhee"If developing Asia maintains 6% annual growth, its share of world GDP will increase from 28% to 44% by 2035."
01 May, 2013, 05.00 AM IST
- Nuclear power ventures may get overseas funding
Indian companies planning to set up nuclear power or renewable energy ventures can now look forward to offshore financing.
18 Jun, 2008, 03.17 AM IST
- ADB lends $113 mn to India wind power projects
The Asian Development Bank on Saturday said it will provide a $113 million loan to develop two wind power facilities in India to improve th...
19 Apr, 2008, 11.35 AM IST
- China Inc taps Japan to go green
Executives from some 100 Japanese companies will gather in Tokyo this week with counterparts from about 50 Chinese firms, seeking energy sa...
12 Apr, 2007, 12.00 AM IST
- Bhel plans to set up 400 MW IGCC project
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd, the country's largest power equipment supplier, on Friday said it plans to set up a 400 MW power plant on coa...
27 Oct, 2006, 01.00 PM IST