Nuclear power transition more safe option for decarbonisation than coal

The global electricity mix remains dominated by fossil fuels; coal, as well as oil and gas, account for some 60%. Yet the world is on track to reach or surpass the record total nuclear power generation (measured in terawatt-hours) previously reached in 2021 when 2,762 TWh of nuclear energy was generated worldwide. Last year, 2,686

Jera concludes positive ammonia co-firing trial

Jera, Japan’s biggest power generator, said that it had concluded a three-month trial of co-firing 20% of ammonia with coal at its Hekinan thermal power station with positive results. The utility, along with heavy machinery maker IHI, started the test at a 1-gigawatt unit on April 1, in what it said was the world’s first

Coal, Lignite PSUs lead the way in land restoration and sustainability

Coal and Lignite Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), under the guidance of the Ministry of Coal, have not only increased coal production levels over the years to meet the escalating energy demands of the nation but have also demonstrated their dedication to environmental preservation by implementing various mitigation measures. One such measure involves reclaiming mined-out areas

Human-caused global warming at all-time high

Last year alone, human activities — such as burning coal for cheap power — led to our planet warming by 1.3 degrees Celsius (2.34 Fahrenheit), according to a new report. If we continue pumping heat-trapping greenhouse gases into the atmosphere at our current rate, scientists say we have about five years before we drive global

Coal is preparing to say adieu

More than two years after climate negotiators first attempted to consign coal to history, the dirtiest fossil fuel is having a moment. Thanks to a combination of China’s energy insecurity — pushing Beijing back to trusted power sources — plus rising Indian demand, the continued fallout from the war in Ukraine and faltering international programs

NTPC set to start work on green hydrogen hub in AP

NTPC set to start work on India’s largest green hydrogen hub in AP Visakhapatnam: In a bid to give a big push to the decarbonised economy. With an estimated cost of Rs 1.10 lakh cr, the project at Pudimadaka in Atchutapuram mandal aims to achieve a production capacity of 1200 tonnes per day. Maharatna NTPC

Coal India plans to begin mining of lithium

State-owned Coal India Ltd (CIL) is mulling entering into the mining of critical minerals, including lithium. CIL plans to get a block from the government for exploration and once lithium reserves are proved, the PSU would go for mining, the official said. Lithium is the ‘cosmic’ mineral which is needed as part of the country’s

Norden to slash coal supply chain emissions

Danish owner and operator Norden and Canadian mining company Teck Resources have signed an agreement to reduce CO2 emissions in Teck’s steelmaking coal supply chain. The agreement is expected to reduce annual emissions from Teck shipments handled by Norden by 25%, or up to 6,700 tonnes of CO2. Norden said it would achieve the emission

Co-firing technology using ammonia may produce more emissions

Using ammonia and hydrogen alongside fossil fuels in power plants may result in more emissions than simply burning coal or gas, a new study found, adding to scepticism over a decarbonisation technology being embraced by some Asian nations.

Solar generation capacity to overcome thermal by 2030: CEA

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has estimated that India’s solar capacity at 292.6 GW will surpass the thermal generation capacity of 276.5 GW (251.7 GW of coal and 24.8 GW of gas) by the financial year (FY) 2029-30. The Authority released the estimates in a report on the optimal generation capacity mix for the country.