Power
Discoms free to exit PPAs after completion of the term of agreements
The MoP has permitted discoms to exit power purchase agreements (PPAs) after completion of their terms. This clarification came after […]
Year: 2021
Gas
Government inaugurates country’s first commercial LNG filling station in Nagpur
The central government has inaugurated the country’s first commercial LNG filling station at Dighori, Nagpur. The facility has been set […]
Power
MoP notifies Electricity (Right of Consumers) Amendment, Rules 2021
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has issued an official notification on the Electricity (Right of Consumers) (Amendment) Rules, 2021. As […]
Power
Cabinet approves Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme
The union cabinet has approved the reforms-based and results-linked Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme, with an outlay of Rs 3,037.58 billion […]
Water
West Bengal government to seek funds from The World Bank for the Tolly Nullah sewerage project
The West Bengal government is expected to seek funds worth Rs 4.07 billion from the World Bank for the implementation […]
Water
Uttar Pradesh cabinet approves revised proposal for Gaizuddin Haider canal sewage treatment plant project
The Uttar Pradesh cabinet on June 14, 2021 approved a revised proposal for the implementation of the Gaizuddin Haider (GH) […]
Water
Maharashtra cabinet approves implementation of the Marathwada water grid project
The Maharashtra cabinet on June 23, 2021 approved the implementation of the Marathwada water grid project for an initial amount […]
Gas
Digital Pathways: Embedding analytics in CGD business processes
Innovative technologies are transforming the way city gas distribution (CGD) companies do business. Digitalisation is emerging as a key trend […]
Water
Growing Together
With the growing consumer demand, urban water supply systems have been struggling to provide adequate, reliable and safe drinking water. […]
Smart Cities
SCADA Control: ULB initiatives for water network management
The Central Water Commission suggests that India is not a water-scarce country. It has a water resource potential of 1,869 […]
Perspective
Accelerated Adoption: Natural gas sector picks up pace with smart automation
A significant percentage of the Indian populace uses wood or charcoal in kitchens, leading to the depletion of natural resources […]
Gas
Smart Metering Practices: Deployments pick up in the CGD segment
Over the past few years, meter deployments in the city gas distribution (CGD) space have gained significant traction in India. […]
Water
Reducing Losses
Growing urbanisation in the country has increased the pressure on the existing water and wastewater infrastructure. Despite being a crucial […]
Smart Cities
APAC Experience: Water utilities in the region take measures to upgrade their systems
The water sector has experienced significant momentum in network management practices over the past few years. Most countries in the […]
Ezine Archive
April- June 2021
April-June 2021 Issue
Gas
Control Systems: Growing role and application of SCADA in the gas sector
The supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system is one of the most powerful tools for monitoring equipment and processing […]
Gas
Shapoorji Pallonji-led JV to build LNG facility at Mumbai port
SP Armada Clean Energy Ventures Private Limited (SPACEVPL), a joint venture (JV) of Shapoorji Pallonji & Company Limited (SPCL) and […]
Gas
H-Energy signs MoU with Petrobangla for RLNG supply to Bangladesh
H-Energy Private Limited signed an MoU with Petrobangla for a regasified liquefied natural gas pipeline under the Kanai Chatta-Shrirampur LNG […]
Gas
Staying Alert: Managing cybersecurity risks in the oil and gas industry
The evolving information technology and operational technology systems have led to an increase in cybersecurity threats in the oil and […]
Water
Tracker Technologies: Geotagging and GPS solutions to monitor waste collection vehicles
In order to support a growing urban population and address waste management challenges, smart cities in India have incorporated technologies […]