Category: Energy and environment
DWT wins grant from U.S. DOE for pre-prototype turbine design
  Author: Saipriya Iyer

Researchers across the world are putting in their best to seek ways to utilize wind as a distributed energy source. The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (...

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AFC teams up with Brahms Oil to develop refinery project in Guinea
  Author: Saipriya Iyer

The project involves developing a petroleum storage and associated refinery in Kamsar   AFC is also in early talks to develop various m...

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SIBUR and BASF sign a memorandum for sustainable development
  Author: Saipriya Iyer

BASF and SIBUR have reportedly inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to validate their collaboration on circular economy and sustainable development agenda. Earlier in June 2019, both the companies had environ...

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Invenergy inks strategic partnership with EPM for new projects
  Author: Saipriya Iyer

The alliance aims at developing and building large scale wind and solar energy projects in the state of Colombia. Around 500 megawatts of new renewable projects in Colombia to be realized by 2025 through t...

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Enel X introduces Homix with built-in Amazon Alexa feature
  Author: Saipriya Iyer

U.S. based energy solution provider, Enel X North America has recently made some strides in the smart home industry. As per reports, the company has introduced a new smart home solution, dubbed Homix, which comes with bu...

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Orsted unveils plans for the world’s first 5GW offshore wind island
  Author: Saipriya Iyer

Orsted, a Denmark based power company, has reportedly revealed plans for a new 5GW offshore wind capacity that would connect Denmark, Germany, Sweden and Poland, making it the world’s first energy island in the B...

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INNIO and HanseWerk AG sign LOI for a hydrogen flagship project
  Author: Saipriya Iyer

Against the backdrop of depleting non-renewable energy resources, green hydrogen is increasingly being considered as an energy asset. Several countries are eyeing on harnessing the enormous potential stored by hydrogen...

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NextDecade bags an approval from FERC for its Rio Grande LNG Project
  Author: Saipriya Iyer

NextDecade Corporation is a promising LNG development company that plans to build the biggest LNG export solution connecting Permian Basin associated gas with the international LNG market. It has a rich LNG project por...

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Total announces $400 Million investment in its global venture fund
  Author: Pranali Mehta

Global warming and worsening air quality is virtually impacting almost every living being on earth. To tackle this issues, various companies have devised huge plans to cut their carbon footprints and have adopted renew...

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ICRA reviews rating outlook for 1.9 GW of solar and wind projects
  Author: Saipriya Iyer

ICRA has reportedly revised the rating outlook of one-third of its rated portfolio for wind and solar Rating Agency ICRA has reportedly downgraded approximately 1.9...

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BOEM permits Dominion Energy to erect wind turbines in Virginia
  Author: Pranali Mehta

Depleting conventional energy has ignited the need to utilize renewable energy sources. Countries worldwide have started to turn their focus towards developing and adopting renewable energy alternatives such as wind an...

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ATL takes over REC’s transmission project arm WRSS XXI (A) Transco Ltd
  Author: Pranali Mehta

India’s power transmission sector has experienced extraordinary growth over the past decade, with line length and transformer capacity recording an average growth of 6.5% and 9.6%, respectively. In addition, both...

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Total to extend its strategic partnership with Adani Group in India
  Author: Saipriya Iyer

Increasing demand for oil and natural gas as well as deferred investments in the ongoing oil and gas projects due to the downturn, have resulted in increased collaborations between global firms in order to maintain the...

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Turbine installation completed at Taiwan’s Formosa 1 offshore wind farm
  Author: Pranali Mehta

Renewable energy sources have evolved as one of the best alternative sources of energy and have gained importance and recognition on a global scale. As Taiwan imports ...

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Just Energy announces sale of its UK operations to Shell Energy Retail
  Author: Saipriya Iyer

There are numerous ways businesses can increase their operational efficiency and enhance cost-cutting. As a part of an expansion strategy, organizations are often seen negotiating new contracts and looking for alternat...

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Delay in approval leads to a halt in NTPC’s major wind project auction
  Author: Saipriya Iyer

Wind power is one of the most efficient and seasoned sources of renewable energies. Due to rising air pollution caused by conventional sources of energies, several countries have now begun to focus their attention on u...

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Plains All American and Holly Energy to form a 50/50 joint venture
  Author: Saipriya Iyer

Oil transportation and services related to the maintenance and storage have always been witnessing a substantial business growth owing to growing consumption. Increasing oil demands have laid down the foundation of gro...

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Ameren Missouri brings neighborhood solar generation plan to Missouri
  Author: Pranali Mehta

Demand for renewable energy, and by extension, various initiatives for development of solar power programs have experienced a substantial growth in recent times due to increasing environmental concerns and advancements...

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Hecate Energy inks a new 250 MW solar energy deal with Google in Texas
  Author: Saipriya Iyer

Demand for renewable energy, and by extension, initiatives for solar power projects have witnessed a substantial growth lately due to growing environmental awareness and advancements in clean energy technologies. Vario...

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Tata Power JV gets APTEL approval to buy of Prayagraj Power Project
  Author: Pranali Mehta

Renascent Power Ventures to acquire 75% stake in Prayagraj Power Project following APTEL approval TATA Power has recently announced that the Appellate Tribunal for...

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Saudi Arabia plans a long-term investment worth $100 billion in India
  Author: Pranali Mehta

India has a diversified set of partnership in the middle east region, maintaining a healthy relationship with Gulf Cooperation Council countries. Saudi Arabia has been playing a vital role in reforming India’s ec...

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Chinese wind turbine maker Goldwind launches a new 8 MW turbine
  Author: Saipriya Iyer

· Goldwind is the largest turbine manufacturer in china with over 32,000 units installed worldwide. · The company plans to run a drag test of ...

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Total partners with Envision to tap on China’s solar energy market
  Author: Saipriya Iyer

Smart solar energy is an emerging field and has virtually fascinated nations worldwide by means of its power generation capability. With the ongoing IoT revolution, companies and end-users are constantly acquainting th...

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Gevo inks joint development agreement with Australia’s Leaf Resources
  Author: Saipriya Iyer

Gevo and Leaf Resources has signed a joint development agreement to explore the possibility to convert cellulose derived sugar and glycerol as an alternative fuel.   ...

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Total LNG project approved by Papua New Guinea despite reservations
  Author: Pranali Mehta

This project is predicted to double the gas exports of country and eventually turn the nation into an important energy player.   Total will make a “National Content plan” to further...

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Harvest Alaska to buy 49% stake in Alyeska Service Company and TAPS
  Author: Pranali Mehta

Harvest Alaska, a privately held midstream service provider, recently announced that it will buy the entire ownership of BP Transportation Alaska under midstream interests in Alaska, which also includes an interest of ...

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L&T bags around Rs 2,500 crore order from Indian energy giant NTPC
  Author: Saipriya Iyer

The order involves installing the most number of FGD systems in India at a single location. Larsen & Toubro Limited, India’s renowned manufacturing and en...

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Tesla offers solar rental program to drive its renewable energy trade
  Author: Saipriya Iyer

However, Vivint Solar and SunRun, the top providers of consumer solar, have installed 56 megawatts and 103 megawatts respectively. Tesla has reportedly an...

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Occidental Petroleum acquires Anadarko in USD 38 billion cash deal
  Author: Pranali Mehta

Following the buyout, Anadarko’s shareholders will be getting USD 72.34 per share Occidental also sold USD 13 billion in bonds as part of fi...

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Occidental Petroleum acquires Anadarko in USD 38 billion cash deal
  Author: Pranali Mehta

Following the buyout, Anadarko’s shareholders will be getting USD 72.34 per share Occidental also sold USD 13 billion in bonds as part of fi...

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Duke Energy files for annual increase in fuel charge in South Carolina
  Author: Pranali Mehta

The PSCSC will adjust the fuel component after reviewing the cost of the fuel rates   New rates would go into effect from 1 October thi...

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CNOOC and ADNOC ink new agreement on oil refining and LNG trade
  Author: Pranali Mehta

China National Offshore Oil Co (CNOOC) and Abu Dhabi National Oil Co (ADNOC) have recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for liquefied natural gas (LNG) trade, oil refining as well as upstream exploration ...

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Sun Cable proposes to build worlds largest solar farm in Australia
  Author: Saipriya Iyer

Singapore-based power cables providing company Sun Cable recently proposed the establishment of a S$19 billion solar farm near Tennant Creek which will be connected by a 3,800km cable to Singapore and is estimated...

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Chevron plans hydropower-driven LNG plant to minimize CO2 emissions
  Author: Saipriya Iyer

Chevron Corp. is reportedly in talks to seek approval for the modification of its LNG export facility on the Pacific Coast of Canada into an all-electric project. Evidently Chevron,...

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GE Renewable Energy to provide 81 wind turbines to Polish wind farm
  Author: Saipriya Iyer

GE Renewable Energy, a division of General Electric, recently announced that it will be providing 81 onshore wind turbines to Potegowo Wind Project. The wind project is located in Slupsk County in Northern Poland with ...

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Iberdrola and the EVE collaborate to promote renewable projects
  Author: Saipriya Iyer

The partnership will lead to a major decrease on energy dependence and will produce quality employment. Iberdrola S.A. and the Basque Energy Board (EVE) have report...

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