Study finds eight coal-fired thermal plants in India stranded liabilities, recommends acquisition by NTPC
In 2018, 34 stressed plants were identified; 26 resolved fully or partially
Coal’s share in India’s power mix to decline to half by 2030, renewables to meet new demand: CEA
Solar is expected to lift the load in the future power mix, while projections for large hydropower and wind remain modest
Stuck on coal: CSE finds little progress by Delhi-NCR power plants in using biomass pellets
New notification by MoEF&CC has given plants more leeway to delay meeting the co-firing directives; supply demand gap may be fuelling slow …
Environment ministry finalises coal thermal power plant categories: What does it say about emission norms compliance
The Union ministry releases list of coal thermal power plants and their categorisation in line with its April 2021 notification
NTPC fly ash discharge in Chhattisgarh sparks water contamination fears in Odisha
Fly ash slurry from NTPC plant in Chattisgarh flew over 9 hours Nov 23 into Sukhanara nallah. The gates of power plant are 150 metres …
Why is there no serious discussion on NOx control in the power sector?
Industry has peddled straw man arguments about primary control technology being not competent enough to control power plant emissions
By 2050 Coal India Limited may have to lay off 73,800 jobs: Global Energy Monitor
China, India, Poland and South Africa may see most layoffs; Addition of jobs in the renewable energy industry may work in India’s favour
All is not well at the Neyveli thermal power station in Cuddalore
Several accidents at the power station reveal serious issues in maintenance, safety systems
CAQM’s focus on captive thermal power plants in Delhi-NCR a welcome step, but challenges ahead
Several industries Down To Earth spoke to were unaware of the new order or were perplexed about the technical feasibility of it in …
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (November 6, 2020)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
Can biomass pellets reduce emissions in coal plants?
NTPC’s move to use biomass pellets can prove to be a shot in the arm to thermal power plants in Delhi-NCR
Two years from now, India will see biggest percentage growth in energy consumption: IEA
Asia will consume half of the world’s power for the first time by 2025
Coal burning responsible for heavy air pollution in India: IEACCC study
Implementing emission norms, running clean coal power need of the hour, the study says
New MoEFCC notification on fly ash includes solar, wind power plants for reclamation
Manufacturers raise concern as price of fly ash bricks to be decided by CPWD’s schedule of rates
Half of Europe at risk of drought, power generation hit too: Report
EU member states urged to reduce gas consumption, lower dependence on Russia
As told to Parliament (March 31, 2022): Gir’s lion density is 15.20 individuals per 100 sq km
All that was discussed in the House through the day
Power ministry asks MoEF&CC to dilute emission norms for coal-based power stations
The norms have been awaiting implementation since 2017 although they were first notified in 2015
How clean is Delhi’s electricity? Not much, finds CSE study
A third of the Capital’s power is from coal-fired plants that don’t follow emission norms
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (August 7, 2020)
Court Digest: Major environment hearings of the week (November 8-13, 2020)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal through the …
Thermal power plants in Singrauli, Sonbhadra under NGT radar again
In July 14, 2020 order, the tribunal orders remedial action against thermal power plants; directs NTPC Vindhyachal to pay Rs 10 cr in …
National Electricity Plan: No coal expansion, renewable capacity to dominate in India by 2031-32
Emissions from power sector in a decade expected increase by 10 million tonnes; efficienty of plants to be improved
Presence of mercury in birds near thermal power plants in Maharashtra paves way for modern analysis
Fly ash generated by TPPs is one of the ways mercury is released into the environment. Fly ash is usually disposed in ash ponds in the form of …
Why better policies are needed for sewage water use in thermal power plants
Thermal power plants within 50 km of STPs are required to use treated sewage; but there has not been any positive move on ground
India didn’t need to let power producers emit more of deadly oxides of nitrogen; here’s why
Limiting NOx emission at 300 mg / Nm3 is doable, claims Finnish state-owned Fortum Oyj; Environment ministry relaxed norms to 450 mg / Nm3 in October