Nicaragua to nationalize oil imports

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Fuel inefficient India heading towards energy crisis

Energy insecurity is India's latest tryst with her post-liberalised destiny. It began in July 2006. Crude oil prices rose to all time peak, at US $…

Malawi plans for green vehicles

Rise in biofuel demand could trigger food, water crisis

India to develop fuel economy standards

South Asia

Guinea charges fuel, subsidizes food

Brazil encouraging flex-fuel vehicles

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Sugar mills in India are doubling up as power generators by burning crushed sugarcane or bagasse. But with the price of bagasse rising, their …

Conclave on compressed biogas underlines future energy potential

The conference, organised by IOCL, was aimed at attracting entrepreneurs from Tamil Nadu to invest in the technology  

Why experts want govt to withdraw draft Electricity Bill

Experts question urgency of introducing a draft bill at a time when states struggle with COVID-19 

Trump's executive order sounds death knell for Paris climate pact

With the current executive order, it is evident that the US has gone back on its climate commitments

First ethanol plant unveiled in UK

UK won't meet CO2 emissions reduction target

Swedish discount for environment conscious car buyers

In short

Finland reprimanded over peat power

South Africa looks to solar power

Russia gambles on gas prices

South Asia

Florida's draft motor rules

US signs new energy law

Launch of State of India’s Environment 2023: In Figures — what to expect & how to register

The e-book will be released in an online event at 12 noon on June 4, 2023

Practical matters

Despite growth in renewables, coal-based power will continue to fulfil a large share of India's power needs. Instead of resisting the new …