World energy issues monitor 2024
In a world where the demands for secure, affordable and sustainable energy are ever-increasing, global and national energy systems are showing signs of deficiencies and strains everywhere. There is an
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US working with donors to supply electricity to Pakistan
The United States is working with international donors to realise supply of electricity from energy-rich Central Asian region to Afghanistan and Pakistan, a senior US official said Tuesday. Richard Boucher, the top US official for South Asia, told a Congressional hearing that trade in electricity can benefit both sides, providing "much-needed energy to South Asia and serving as a major source of future revenue for the countries of Central Asia."
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Shining the light on electricity supply problems
Britain's electricity market suffers from a lack of transparency and liquidity that may mean customers are paying too much for their power, some companies and industry experts have said. Competitors to the "big six" energy suppliers have urged Ofgem, the regulator, to focus on wholesale market problems in the inquiry it launched in February. If one of the leading suppliers such as Electricit
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KW&SB resumes 35 megawatts Dhabeji project
The Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KW&SB) has resumed the project of 35 MW plant at Dhabeji. KW&SB officials told Business Recorder on Saturday that the power from 35 MW plant would be available at the cheaper rate than the Karachi Electric and Supply Company (KESC). They said the estimated cost of the project was Rs 40 million, which would be invested by the American Company. They said the KW&SB had to buy a unit of electricity at the rate of Rs 5.95 from KESC while the American Company would provide power at Rs 3.98 per unit through which the KW&SB would save million of rupees.
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Dahagram-Angarpota enclave taken under solar power plant
Dahagram-Angarpota enclave taken under solar power plant Our Correspondent . Lalmonirhat The inhabitants of Dahgram-Angarpota enclave have taken under solar power plant and they got electricity on Thursday in fulfillment of their long cherished demand. The chief engineer of Power Development Board of Rangpur region, Latifur Rahaman, switched on the solar power plant. Initially 100 families will get power supply from the solar project. Rangpur Power Development Board is implementing the project with the assistant of Dhaka Solar Power Project.
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Up supply to snip cuts, power companies told
THE Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has asked the Capital's power distribution companies (discoms) to take measures to bridge the gap between demand and supply. The move is expected to nip the threat of power cuts, which looms large over Delhi with the approaching summer, in the bud itself. For the record, the Capital's plants have a combined installed capacity of 1,699.5 MW, and on a good day generate up to 1,400 MW. The 1 peak demand in 2007 was 4,060 MW.
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Titas asks 250 industries to reduce gas consumption
Titas asks 250 industries to reduce gas consumption BKMEA terms the move illogical Staff Correspondent The Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company on Thursday requested 250 industries asking them to reduce gas consumption by 30 per cent to 40 per cent during evening peak hours to allow more gas supply to power plants. Business leaders, however, termed the government move to reduce gas supply to industries
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People urged to limit use of light, ACs to save on electricity
People urged to limit use of light, ACs to save on electricity Staff Correspondent The government on Thursday made an appeal to the people to keep at least one light switched off and to limit the use of air conditioners at their residences, offices and shops to get some respite from nagging power outages. The country's power generation dropped further in the last two days to around 3490MW from the March average of 3770MW as four old units of Ghorashal, Shikalbaha, Shahjibazar and Khulna power plants were shut down because of technical problems.
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City residents face acute water crisis
City residents face acute water crisis Power outage, low voltage disrupt WASA supply Abdul Kader People in different areas of the Dhaka city are suffering from acute crisis of water due to frequent load-shedding and low voltage coupled with sharp fall in underground water level. The Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority cannot ensure smooth supply of water as its generators are not functioning properly because of frequent load-shedding and low voltage, a WASA official said.
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Cancel REL's suburban power licence: BEST
The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport Undertaking (BEST) today demanded that the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) revoke the licence of Reliance Energy (REL) and give BEST
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Gas storage facility gets approval
A Euro 500m gas storage plant has been approved by the Irish Planning Board. An Bord Pleanala approved construction of the facility in the Shannon Estuary, between Ballylongford and Tarbert in County Kerry. It is believed that the plant will be capable of supplying around 60% of the country's gas needs and will feature five large storage tanks. The tanks will also be used to store strategic reserves of gas, which could be used in the event of a world energy crisis.