Two of the world’s five largest coal mines now in India
Located in the Korba district of Chhattisgarh state, these two mines produce more 100 million tons of coal annually accounting for about 10% of India’s total coal production.
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South Korean consortium picked as preferred bidder for up to 4 Czech nuclear units
The South Korean consortium is likely to negotiate with the Czech counterpart before signing a formal deal to build two nuclear power plants in Dukovany, a city located 170…
Singapore to stop registration of new diesel cars and taxis from Jan 1, 2025
The move to phase out the more pollutive vehicles was announced in Parliament three years ago during a debate on the Government’s environmental sustainability plans in March…
India races to build power plants in region claimed by China
India plans to spend $1 billion to expedite the construction of 12 hydropower stations in the northeastern Himalayan state of Arunachal Pradesh, two government sources said, a…
Chinese investment
Since 2015, China has invested billions of dollars in Pakistan. Most people feel that Chinese investments, led by CPEC, have contributed to improving the country’s road,…
Japan to pursue fuel production for fast reactors to avoid shortage, protect energy security
Construction of a new plant will be considered to produce fuel for the Joyo experimental fast reactor in Oarai, Ibaraki Prefecture, is currently not in operation. The aim is to…
Coal use reaches record in Indonesia and Philippines, endangering climate goals: Study
In a report released on July 1, London-based energy think-tank Ember said coal generates nearly two-thirds of electricity in South-east Asia’s two most populous countries.
Japan to promote development of new research reactors to achieve decarbonisation
The move is aimed at realizing carbon neutrality and green transformation, as the ministry considers nuclear power as the “leading option” to achieve the goal, according to an…
COP29 UN Talks must reach new finance deal, China’s climate envoy says at the WEF
Speaking at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian, China, Mr Liu told a panel discussion that China’s innovations and vast manufacturing…
Brunei is Singapore’s ‘special and most trusted partner’: PM Lawrence Wong
PM Wong committed to extend cooperation in new fields such as carbon markets and renewable energy, as well as urban planning, the digital economy and food security.