Gulf states weigh rare meeting with Iran next week on HormuzGulf states are considering a meeting with Iranian officials next week. Oman aims to convene foreign ministers to discuss the Strait of Hor...
12 Sep, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
Amid US-Iran war and rising LNG rates, GAIL Gas turns to blended pricing to keep industrial gas affordableGAIL Gas employs blended pricing to keep industrial natural gas affordable. This strategy uses varied gas supplies and contractual flexibil...
12 Sep, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
India ramps up domestic LPG production as renewed US-Iran attacks spark fresh fears over Strait of Hormuz suppliesIndia is increasing domestic cooking gas production to address supply gaps. Local refiners aim to add over ten percent to current output le...
11 Sep, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
In 2024, University of Chicago researchers turned discarded bio-oil char into graphite; 8 hours of cooling made crystals 5 times thicker and over 15 times widerUS researchers have developed a method to convert plant waste into high-quality graphite. This breakthrough offers a potential domestic sou...
09 Sep, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Malaysia's data centres guzzling more power as temperatures soar, officials sayThe share of data centres in overall power consumption surged to a record 9.3% in the second week of August, compared with an average of 7%...
09 Sep, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
Coal ministry opens second round of gasification schemeThe government has initiated the second application phase for its coal gasification scheme. Seven projects applied in the first round, seek...
09 Sep, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
Thru the optimism prism: GDP’s 7.8% print offers some hope for those willing to see itIndia's economy grew by 7.8% in the first quarter of fiscal year 2027. This growth was fueled by a consumption spurt and government capital...
08 Sep, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
5 drinks that could beat green tea when it comes to blood pressure benefits, and they may already be in your kitchenHeart health drinks: Several beverages can be beneficial for your heart health due to their potassium content and plant compounds. For inst...
07 Sep, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
In 2018, California's Kaiser Permanente opened an 8,110-square-meter medical office with a 640-kilowatt solar array. 8 years later, it cuts energy use 40% while using no fossil fuelsSolar installation is another defining part of the project's sustainability strategy. WorldGBC reports a 640-kilowatt photovoltaic array in...
06 Sep, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
In 2011, GSA’s Chicago Federal Center joined the green challenge with 6,700 workers. 1 year later, an HVAC overhaul cut natural gas use 25% and saved $140,000 that yearThe Chicago Federal Center found a practical way to reduce energy use. GSA upgraded its HVAC system across the large federal complex. The c...
02 Sep, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
India’s August fuel story: Petrol, diesel up, LPG down sharplyPetrol and diesel sales saw significant year-on-year increases in August. This growth was fueled by greater mobility and a strengthening ec...
02 Sep, 2026, 01.07 AM IST
In 2021, Berkeley Lab made a roof coating that switches at 67°C. Today, it beats existing coatings in 12 of 15 US climate zones, cutting household electricity use 10%Installing TARC could help the average U.S. household reduce electricity consumption by up to 10 percent annually. Another advantage of TAR...
01 Sep, 2026, 08.31 PM IST
Petrol, diesel sales soar on erratic monsoon rains, LPG demand shifts to piped gasIndia’s petrol and diesel sales surged in August as erratic monsoon rainfall increased demand from farmers and motorists. Petrol consumptio...
01 Sep, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
Higher LNG prices likely from September; downstream players may face margin pressure costs: ReportIndia’s LNG demand remains resilient despite spot prices above $20/MMBtu, but rising gas costs could squeeze downstream margins, according ...
31 Aug, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
Supreme Court dismisses PIL seeking disclosure of ethanol content in petrol at fuel pumpsThe Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a public interest litigation seeking mandatory disclosure of the exact ethanol content in ...
31 Aug, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
Centre allows imported coal in Rs 37,500-crore gasification schemeThe government permits imported coal for gasification projects under a new scheme. This initiative aims to convert coal into valuable chemi...
28 Aug, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
America’s power grid can’t keep up with AI: Why hundreds of data center projects are freezingPlanned United States data center developments face significant delays and cancellations. Aging electrical grids and supply chain issues ar...
27 Aug, 2026, 05.52 PM IST