News Update

Asia's significance and contribution to global issues of energy, climate change and sustainable development has been steadily growing. The update highlights some of the major news stories from various Asian countries offering an overview of the issues, prospects and challenges in the region.

 

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17 April 2011 Bangladesh: Solar power changes lifestyle bringing modern facilities in remote areas Energy Bangla
17 April 2011 India: ONGC Videsh gets foothold in Kazakh Business Standard
15 April 2011 NRL to build 100 km pipeline from India to Bangladesh for Rs 150 crore The Economic Times
14 April 2011 Malaysia to set up energy development agency - report Reuters
12 April 2011 Pakistan to build its first on-grid solar electricity system Green Optimistic
7 April 2011 China to encourage foreign investment in oil and gas China Daily
7 April 2011 India: Cabinet OK for national clean energy fund The Economic Times
31 March 2011 Going green made compulsory for large scale constructions in Sri Lanka Colombo Page
31 March 2011 India favourite destination for clean energy The Hindu

 
Indian industry becoming energy efficient: UNIDO
Business Standard, 31 March 2011

India has made significant progress in efficient use of energy in its industrial production processes during its journey as one of the top ten manufacturing countries in the world. At a presentation by UNIDO's (United Nations Industrial Development Organisation) Chief Statistician Dr Shyam Upadhyaya on 'Performance of manufacturing industries of India: Latest statistical evidences', it was revealed that in the last ten years, the country's manufacturing output grew by an average 7 per cent annually while industrial energy consumption grew at a much lower rate of 3.6 per cent. This, the report said, reflected an increasing awareness of the need for energy efficiency and introduction of energy efficient methods in industry.  Read full story...