Regulation

Bhutan reiterates commitment to achieve 10,000 Mw by 2020

India and Bhutan have reiterated their commitment to achieve the target of 10,000 Mw of power generation in Bhutan by 2020.

Bhutan reiterates commitment to achieve 10,000 Mw by 2020

India and Bhutan have reiterated their commitment to achieve the target of 10,000 Mw of power generation in Bhutan by 2020.

NTPC projects in WB, Bihar, Orissa worst hit by coal shortage:CEA

State-run NTPC’s power projects in West Bengal, Bihar and Orissa are the worst-affected in the eastern region due to the ongoing coal supply crisis...

What happens to nuclear power in Asia after Fukushima?

Countries are raising the standards and safety precautions of nuclear power plants, not only in Asia, but all over the world as well.

China's nuclear power potential

In devising policies, and pursuing its nuclear energy industry, China will strive for all of: 1) National independence for nuclear power technology...

Is there enough land supply for power plant projects?

Energy is an integral part of economic activity. An adequate energy supply is essential to support industrial activities, fuel the mobility needs for...

India on the move towards solar energy

India has made impressive progress in the field of electricity generation since Independence in 1947. In terms of generation, while new capacity has...

Australia CO2 scheme must be scrapped, opposition says

Australia's main opposition party vowed on Monday to repeal a carbon pricing scheme expected to become law next month as a key plank for polls due by...

Green Rock to develop Australian geothermal exploration permits

Green Rock Energy has entered into an agreement to develop geothermal exploration permits in the North Perth Basin, Western Australia.

ADB extends $36.8M loan for Pakistan wind farm

ADB is providing a $36.8m loan to increase the capacity of a wind farm in Sindh, Pakistan.

Energy Secretary rules out electricity subsidy in the Philippines

It’s not really about subsidy, but financial assistance to the marginalized sector, says Philippine Energy Secretary Jose Almendras. 

China's dam plans don't hold water with panelists

China's dam-building ambitions and alleged lack of transparency were front and centre yesterday during a roundtable discussion on Mekong River...

Vietnam province of Dong Nai hosts energy conservation program

HCM City Energy Conservation Centre collaborated with Dong Nai Industrial Consultancy Center to hold the conference energy efficiency workshop in...

Unpredictable geological conditions burden NEEPCO's hydro project

NEEPCO's 600 MW Kameng hydro electric project is suffering from massive time and cost overruns encountered as a result of the adverse geology of the...

India's north eastern region grapples with 11.6% power deficit

The Working Group has sought the formulation of a separate power policy for India's North-Eastern Region, whose 7 states continue to suffer from...

Japan says ‘goodbye’ to atomic power policy

The energy white paper calls for a reduction in the nation’s reliance on atomic power.

Coal stock for 30 Indian thermal power plants enough for just four days

Coal stocks at India’s thermal power plants are critically low on the eve of Diwali, and will not improve unless coal supplies are stepped up...

Hydropower increases India-Nepal trade

Hydropower helped push bilateral trade between India and Nepal bilateral up to 38% from US$ 1985 million in 2009-10 to US$ 2700 in 2010-11.