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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31 October 2011 ADB boosts Pakistan wind power capacity Pakistan Observer
31 October 2011 Demand for natural gas in India likely to go up to 473 mmscmd The Statesman
27 October 2011 Bangladesh-China joint venture to explore gas-BAPEX Reuters
24 October 2011 TERI’s solar lanterns light up lives of under-privileged children of Gyan Shakti Vidyalaya in NOIDA Business Wire India
21 October 2011 India: Plan panel pitches for $10 billion war chest to buy up global energy assets The Financial Express
20 October 2011 Pakistan: 22 wind energy projects of 50 MW each at different stages of development Business Recorder
15 October 2011 India: Companies scramble to set up solar power projects The Economic Times
12 October 2011 Pakistan: ADB to fund new $97m hydropower plant The Tribune
11 October 2011 China introduces nationwide resource tax, adjusts rate China Daily

 
Indian Railways to go LNG way for less carbon footprints
The Statesman, 15 August 2011

Railways has decided to gradually opt for liquefied natural gas on a large scale as part of its effort to reduce diesel consumption, greenhouse gas emissions and ensure major operational savings. The Indian Railways and the Indian Oil Corporation have signed a MoU to explore the potential of LNG in a substantial manner in locomotives, factories and workshops.  Read full story...