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Green clearance validity for ports, harbours extended to 20 yearsThe government has extended the validity of environmental clearances for ports, harbours, breakwaters and dredging projects to 20 years fro...
In 1995, Hurricane Luis damaged Maiden Island Reef in the Caribbean, already hit by development. Years later, Reef Balls supported 5,000 new coral colonies representing 30 speciesReef Balls are designed artificial reef modules mimicking natural structures. These concrete units provide habitat and shelter for marine s...
In 2004, Illinois began Cedar Lake restoration with 3 projects to curb erosion. 18 years later, Cedar Creek was delisted for 3 impairments after sediment and TSS improvedCedar Lake erosion restoration Illinois: Extensive erosion restoration efforts at Cedar Lake have significantly improved water quality. Pro...
In Texas, oyster-shell waste became reef “shell bags”; along Galveston Bay, the new shell reefs supported living oysters and helped stabilize shorelinesThe Galveston Bay Foundation has initiated a commendable recycling program to repurpose oyster shells from local restaurants for vital reef...
GAIL plans major expansion in gas, petrochemicals and clean energy, says chairmanGAIL plans pipeline expansion and diversified LNG sourcing for energy security. The company is scaling up petrochemicals and LPG infrastruc...
The Savannah River swapped bare marsh edge for oyster reefs in 2023; wave energy fell by up to 40%, giving Georgia coasts a tougher storm shieldScientists built oyster reefs in Georgia's Savannah River to reduce wave energy. These reefs lessened wave impact on the shoreline by as mu...
Afcons Infra shares soar over 9% on Rs 5,301 cr order to build world’s second-largest breakwaterAfcons Infrastructure shares surged following a significant contract win. The company will construct a 10.14-km breakwater for Vadhvan Port...
GAIL operates Dabhol LNG terminal in monsoon for the first time, receives LNG shipGAIL's Dabhol LNG import terminal in Maharashtra, with a capacity of 5 million tonnes per year, has commenced full-capacity operations foll...
Kerala to raise Rs 400 crore for Adani Ports as part of Vizhinjam agreementAccording to the agreement between the two, Kerala will have to provide Adani Ports Rs 400 crore when 30% of the breakwater is completed an...
Gail arm to invest Rs 3,000 cr in Dabhol terminal to double capacity to 10 mtKonkan LNG, a 100 per cent subsidiary of Gail, had on March 30 received the first 1.2 lakh tonne shipment of the 5.8-mt LNG contracted from...
Shipping ministry offers grant to JNPT, Karwar portThe Coastal Berth Scheme aims to provide financial assistance to ports or states in order to create infrastructure for movement of cargo an...
GAIL India to invest Rs 1,000 crore to help Dabhol LNG terminal operate all year“We will hold over 70% in the demerged LNG terminal and our aim would be to convert it into an all-weather port so that we can run it at fu...
GAIL to extend financial aid to build Dabhol breakwaterIndia aims to more than double its LNG import terminal capacity in six years to cater to growing demand from refineries, fertiliser and pow...
GAIL to stop LNG imports at Dabhol till OctoberGAIL received the last liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipment from Spain's Gas Natural at Dabhol last week, company officials said.
Dabhol LNG import terminal gets shipment after six-month gapThe 5 million ton-a-year capacity LNG terminal was half ready when original builder and US energy major Enron Corp went bankrupt.
- Recession fails to wreck Paradip Port growth ship, registers record traffic
Global economic meltdown and sluggish export-import business seems to have not affected Paradip Port Trust (PPT). The major Port has handle...
- Chennai Port Trust plans transaction advisor for Terminal
Channai Port, which is in the process of developing a 2 km long mega container terminal has decided to appoint a transaction advisor for th...
- Dabhol power plant may be fully operational by February: Deora
The beleaguered Dabhol power plant in Maharashtra may become fully operational by February next year.
- GAIL in talks with Exxon for LNG imports
State-run GAIL (India) Ltd is in talks with US energy major Exxon for importing 5 million tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) at Dabhol, co...
- Govt to sell Dabhol's LNG terminal
The Government is considering selling Dabhol Power Plant's LNG terminal after hiving it off from the electricity generating unit, due to de...