The proliferation of wind energy as a viable alternative to fossil based fuels used in the production of electricity is well documented. (1) While media reports on the influx of wind power farms often shed a positive light on the use of wind for generating electricity, few reports have squarely addressed the challenges faced by states, municipalities, and investors in implementing such projects.

A recent judgment of the Bombay High Court upholding the plea of Anil Ambani

The findings of a strategic environmental assessment open the way for an increase in the number of offshore wind farms, which could produce enough energy to power every household in the UK.

energy Nigerians want to own their oil Thousands of workers in Nigeria protested in mid-May the proposed deregulation of the oil sector. The government in February said it would deregulate the downstream oil sector, which deals with refining of crude oil for domestic consumption. It is managed by the state-owned Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation. The government had also

R. Balaji

Chennai: Nearly a decade after the Centre decided on an ethanol-blended petrol programme, it is yet to expand the supply countrywide despite a law that makes it mandatory. Lack of priorities, conflict of interest between the States and the Centre and pricing issues have stymied the programme, say the stakeholders.

Biogas represents an alternative source of energy, derived mainly from organic wastes. In India, the use of biogas derived from animal waste, primarily cow dung, has been promoted for over three decades now. According to the 1997 Livestock Census, the cattle population in the country is about 290 million.

A directive from the Indian petroleum ministry banning the sale of biodiesel as transportation fuel directly to consumers has forced several manufacturers, already squeezed by a pricing cap, to slow production.

The US Environmental Protection Agency released its expected Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) detailing the implementation of changes to the existing Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS1) as required by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA).

In 2007, China's natural gas consumption increased by 23.8% and attained 69.5 billion cubic metres (bcm) (NBS 2008). China became one of the world

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