
Month: September 2015



Reusing Wastewater: WRPs transform water availability scenario in Singapore
To meet the rapidly increasing demand for water by industrial and domestic consumers, the Public Utilities Board (PUB), Singapore, has […]

Toilet to Tap: Wastewater treatment facility commissioned in Delhi
The toilet-to-tap project of the Delhi Jal Board (DJB), which aims at purifying sewage to meet drinking water standards, is […]

Modernising Governance: BMC develops mobile applications to enhance civic services
Recognising the need for an efficient service delivery system to support the expansion of smart facilities across the city, the […]

Technology Solutions: PCMC’s e-governance initiatives improve service delivery
The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) was constituted in 1982 in Maharashtra for providing services like water supply, sewerage, stormwater […]

Improved Reach: E-governance reforms expand scope of IT in municipal services
The role of IT in urban governance is gathering increasing importance, particularly as the rise in consumer numbers puts pressure […]

Sewage Potential: Sulabh puts waste to efficient use
With the objective of recycling and reusing sewage, Sulabh International Social Service Organisation set up a decentralised effluent treatment plant […]

Nagpur Network Upgrade: IT innovations drive efficient supply of water
Water is a worldwide challenge of the 21st century, both in terms of managing the available water resources as well […]


Pipeline Innovations: CNPC’s technologies streamline operations and improve safety
China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) is China’s largest oil and gas pipeline contractor and operator, with gas pipeline networks covering […]

SCADA Solutions: Increased system automation improves CGD network efficiency
Over the past few decades, there has been an increase in the size and complexity of pipeline systems. This has […]

Up to Speed: CUGL undertakes strategic IT initiatives for improving service delivery
As city gas distribution (CGD) operators focus on managing large-scale distribution areas, the adoption of information technology (IT) services to […]

Customer Connect: CRM strategies gain increasing importance in CGD operations
Customer relationship management (CRM) is used to reduce a company’s costs and enhance its profitability by ensuring high levels of […]

Distribution Licences: PNGRB announces sixth bidding round for CGD networks in 34 cities
The development of India’s city gas distribution (CGD) network is dependent on domestic gas availability and the pace at which […]


Information Exchange: Communication technologies enable efficient power system operations
An uninterrupted and quality power supply is the fundamental requirement of a modern society. As the demand for power increases, […]

Checking Cyberattacks: Crisis management plans aim to secure power systems
The Information Technology [IT] Act, 2008 defines cybersecurity as the protection of information, equipment, devices, computers, computer resources, communication devices […]

Big Data Insights: Power utilities leverage BDA to manage complex data
With the smart transformation of the energy industry, the volume, variety and velocity of data has been expanding. As utility […]

A New Paradigm: Internet of things expected to transform power utility industry
The internet of things (IoT) is emerging as a game changer in the development of the internet and will give […]