Blue hydrogen - what is it, and should it replace natural gas?According to the International Energy Agency, 96% of hydrogen produced worldwide is made using fossil fuels - coal, oil and natural gas - i...
14 Aug, 2021, 09.36 AM IST
In a first, Japan-Australia venture starts producing hydrogen from dirty coalThe plan is to create the first international supply chain for liquefied hydrogen and the next big step will be to ship a cargo on the worl...
12 Mar, 2021, 10.57 AM IST
NMDC, NLC to ink pact with Aussie ECT for USD 26 mn R&D projectEnvironmental Clean Technologies Limited (ECT) is an Australian company with expertise in commercialising leading-edge coal and iron-making...
20 May, 2018, 12.35 PM IST
NLC biggest winner in 1,500-MW Tamil Nadu solar auctionFormerly known as Neyveli Lignite, NLC mines lignite, which is also called brown coal, and generates power. It was awarded only 449 MW out ...
03 Jul, 2017, 01.59 AM IST
Fresh wave of protests hit Adani Group's coal mine plan in AustraliaA final investment decision is due to be made by Adani as early as May. The group has invested $3.3 billion in the mine, railway and port p...
22 Mar, 2017, 03.32 PM IST
Pakistan's new-found coal addiction has potential to transform the country's economyThe project is one of the costliest among an array of ambitious energy developments that China is helping Pak to build as part of a $55-bn ...
22 Mar, 2017, 02.36 PM IST
Rajasthan to auction 10 lignite blocks in FY16 for power generationThe state considered a major player in mineral production will also auction seven limestone blocks, most likely by September, for setting u...
11 Jun, 2015, 01.46 PM IST
Burning of cow dung cakes banned near Taj MahalThe Agra district administration is also planning to ban use of coal by small industrial units making bangles and famous local sweet - 'pet...
13 Jan, 2015, 12.23 PM IST
NTPC should commence mining from allotted coal blocks soon, says CMD Arup Roy ChoudhuryNTPC has diversified into hydro power, coal mining, power equipment manufacturing, oil & gas exploration, power trading and distribution.
07 Nov, 2013, 03.12 PM IST
- In the battle against racism, being thin-skinned not best armour
Juniors are allowed a greater leeway when it comes to transgressions and cultural offences are no exception, apparently.
05 May, 2012, 03.29 AM IST
- Jindal Power to invest Rs 13,400 cr to up generation capacity
Jindal Power on Thursday said it will invest Rs 13,400 crore for enhancing its power generation capacity to 3,400 MW by 2013.
10 Sep, 2009, 02.46 PM IST
- BHEL's bulging orderbook
BHEL’s order book of projects adds up to Rs 1.1 lakh crore as of December.
11 Feb, 2009, 01.20 AM IST
- Brown clouds seasonal in nature: Experts
The haze, or brown cloud hanging over Asian cities including Delhi and Mumbai, essentially affects local conditions and can be swept away b...
16 Nov, 2008, 02.08 AM IST
- Tata Power, Sedgman invest in Australian firm
Tata Power along with Brisbane- based engineering company, Sedgman Ltd has acquired stake in an Australian firms, which has evolved the tec...
02 May, 2008, 09.40 PM IST
- China's coal reserves down to just 12 days: report
China only has enough coal for 12 days of consumption, three days less than a month ago, state media reported Wednesday, sounding the alarm...
23 Apr, 2008, 09.51 AM IST
- Britain, China seek joint effort on climate change
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown's visit to China switches to environmental issues on Saturday, as he seeks to boost co-operation betwee...
19 Jan, 2008, 09.51 AM IST
- Global Steel buys Balkan coal mine
The Pramod and Vinod Mittal-led Global Steel Holdings, the international holding company of Ispat Industries, has acquired Ivangrad thermal...
02 Jun, 2007, 01.16 AM IST