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The Future of Rail Report: Key Facts
The Future of the Rail Report was prepared by the International Energy Agency (IEA) in association with the International Union of Railways (UIC). Findings of the Report The report provides a specific focus on India, The important findings of the Future ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company signs MoU with signed MoU with Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Ltd
On November 12, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) signed MoU with the Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Ltd (ISPRL) to explore the possibility of storing ADNOC crude oil at Padur Underground Facility in Udupi district of Karnataka, which has a ..
Strategic Petroleum Reserve: India receives first crude oil cargo from UAE for Mangalore reserve
India received first consignment of 2 million barrels of crude oil from United Arab Emirates (UAE) for its strategic petroleum reserve (SPR) at Mangaluru (on west coast), Karnataka. This first consignment from UAE fill one of two strategic reserve caverns ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018
9th India-Japan Energy Dialogue held in New Delhi
The 9th India Japan Energy Dialogue was held in New Delhi. Both countries issued Joint Statement at conclusion of the meeting, agreeing to work together for energy security, energy access and climate change issues. The meeting was chaired by Minister ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018
Current Strategic Oil Reserve facilities in India
The strategic fuel or oil reserve facilities are used for emergency reasons. The Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserve has a total fuel store of total 5 MMT (million metric tonnes) which is enough to fuel 10 days of consumption. Currently the ..
India to work with China on OPEC's Asian Premium issue
India is coordinating with China and other Asian countries to raise voice against Asian premium charged by Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). Indian Oil Corporation Chairman Sanjiv Singh will coordinate with head of China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
India hosts 16th International Energy Forum (IEF) Ministerial Meeting
India, world’s third-largest energy consumer after US and China hosted 16th International Energy Forum (IEF) Ministerial Meeting from 10-12th April 2018 in New Delhi. It was formally inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This is second time India hosting IEF Ministerial ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
NTPC to supply 300 MW electricity to Bangladesh
India’s biggest electricity producer NTPC Ltd has won tender to supply 300 megawatts (MW) of electricity to power-starved Bangladesh for 15 years. The tender was floated by Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) for supply of 500 MW power from India ..