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Union Government to invest Rs 15000 crore to increase Panipat oil refinery capacity
The Union Government has decided to invest 15,000 crore rupees to increase the capacity of Panipat refinery in Haryana to 25 Million Tonnes from existing 15 Million Tonnes. It was announced by Union Minister of State (MoS) for Petroleum and ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
India inks MoU with US to enhance cooperation in energy security & other areas
India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States to enhance cooperation in energy security, clean energy and climate change. The MoU will boost energy ties between the two countries through increased bilateral engagement. Key Facts The ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016
India ranks 90th in terms of energy security, access: WEF Report
India has been ranked at the 90th place in a list of 126 countries on the basis of their ability to deliver secure, affordable and sustainable energy. It was revealed by Global Energy Architecture Performance Index (GEAPI) Report compiled by ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2016
4th India Africa Hydrocarbons Conference begins in New Delhi
The fourth edition of India Africa Hydrocarbons Conference (IAHC) has begun on January 21, 2016 in New Delhi. The two day conference aims at enhancing greater cooperation between India and African continent in the field of Hydrocarbons. It also seeks ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2016
Union Cabinet gives nod to MoU with BRICS countries for energy conservation
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval to a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and BRICS (Brazil, Russia, China and South Africa) countries for energy conservation. The MoU provides for Joint ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
Construction work TAPI gas pipeline project begins
Ground breaking ceremony of 1800-kilometre-long Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project was held at the ancient city of Mary of Turkmenistan. The ground breaking function was attended by Turkmenistan President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow, Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani, Pakistan Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif ..