Regulation
Coal-fired power project in Mindanao certified as environment compliant
Coal-fired power project in Mindanao certified as environment compliant
The $280-million San Ramon Power plant of Alsons Group has secured an Environment Compliance Certificate.
Japan's nuke plants not ready for quake, reports warn
Two official studies predicted higher waves and earthquakes that could bigger that its nuclear power plants are prepared for.
India's CEA wants to limit PPA for gas-based plants to 15-18 years
CEA's draft of the National Electricity Plan of 2012 suggested that the duration of a PPA should be brought down from the existing 25 years to 15-18...
GoUK advocates award of stage-II clearance for THDC's 444 MW Vishnugad Pipalkot HEP
The Government of Uttarakhand (GoUK) has recommended to the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) to award stage-II forest
GoUK advocates award of stage-II clearance for THDC's 444 MW Vishnugad Pipalkot HEP
The Government of Uttarakhand (GoUK) has recommended to the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) to award stage-II forest
NTPC seeks GoM's help for expeditious grant of forest clearance for Kolodyne-II HEP
State-run NTPC has sought the help of the Government of Mizoram (GoM) in expediting the forestry clearance for the former's
Vietnam to set up power price stabilization fund
Vietnam's Deputy PM Hoang Trung Hai has assigned the Ministry of Finance to create an operational mechanism for an electricity price stabilization...
Korea in line to develop 4 Vietnamese nuclear plants
Korea and Vietnam will start a one-year feasibility study as early as next month for the construction of a Korean-developed nuclear power plant.
Bangladesh cabinet okays creation of nuclear body
The Bangladesh cabinet has approved the draft of the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Control Act 2012.
KPCL fails to extend validity of TEC, leaves 200 MW Gundia HEP high and dry
The 200 MW Gundia hydro electric project has not been taken up for execution till date due to Karnataka Power Corporation Limited's (KPCL) failure to...
221st report on the nuclear safety regulatory authority bill presented in Rajya Sabha
The department-related parliamentary standing committee on science and technology, environment and forests tabled its 221st report on
Bangladesh's parliamentary body recommends coal-based power plant
Bangladesh's parliamentary standing committee on the Ministry of Planning recommended the setting up of coal- based power plant to lessen the use of...
Bangladesh cabinet ratifies nuke deal with Russia
The Bangladesh cabinet ratified a cooperation deal with the Russian Federation to set up a nuclear power plant at Rooppur in Pabna.
Penang parries radioactive allegations vs Bosch solar panel plant
The Penang government insists that the Bosch solar panel plant planned for Batu Kawan is safe and free from radioactive waste.
Power risks loom as Tepco shuts its last reactor
Tepco shut its last operating nuclear reactor for regular maintenance, leaving just one running reactor supplying Japan's creaking power sector.
5 lakh power connection applications pending in Bangladesh
Over five lakh applications for new connections have remained pending with five state-owned and private power distribution agencies since June 7...
BHEL adds 1,625 MW to Indian grid in 1 day
BHEL has created a new record in capacity addition by adding 1,625 MW capacity to the National grid in a span of 24 hours.
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