New Delhi India maintained its position as the fourth largest steel producer in 2011, despite 5.7 per cent output growth as against the world average of 6.8 per cent, the World Steel Association (WSA) said.

Recording an increase of 6.8 per cent in 2011 over 2010, global steel production hit a record 1,527 million tonnes. On the other hand, India produced 72.2 million tonnes steel last year over 68.3 million tonnes in the previous year.

Anil Ambani-owned Reliance Power, along with Jharkhand Integrated Power Limited (JIPL), has roped in Germany based mining giant RWE Power International-RE GmbH for providing technical assistance and expertise in extracting coal from the mines allotted for the 4,000 MW Tilaiya ultra mega power project (UMPP) in Jharkhand.

Brussels BASF, the German chemical group, has abandoned efforts to sell genetically modified products in Europe, including its Amflora potato, because of overwhelming opposition to the technology,

Dhaka: Bangladesh will seek about US$ 1 billion financial support from German government for the development of renewable energy sector in the country, officials said.

French major Areva also claims safety of EPRs, but critics not convinced.

The evolutionary pressurised reactors (EPRs) that Areva is interested in supplying to the Nuclear Power Corporation (NPC) as part of the proposed Jaitapur nuclear power in Maharashtra will offer 15 per cent savings on uranium per mega-watt produced as compared to other reactors, according to the French nuclear major.

The boilers have the advantage of fuel flexibility

German Consul General delivers convocation address at Geedee Technical Training Institute

Renewable energy was a potential sector that industries could focus on. Around 20 per cent of energy requirements in Germany was met through renewable energy. The Government had decided to gradually phase out all the nuclear plants by 2022, said Dr. Stefan Weckbach, Consul General of German Consulate, Chennai.

China’s airlines will refuse to pay any charges under the European Union’s new carbon trading scheme, while other Asia Pacific carriers, already battling a weak travel market, are likely to pass on

France's nuclear-safety watchdog ordered immediate upgrades to nuclear reactors to guard against natural disasters, which Électricité de France SA said could require €10 billion, or roughly $13 bil

The Suchitwa Mission has recommended setting up at Brahmapuram a mega plant capable of processing about 500 tonnes of municipal solid waste generated daily in Kochi corporation areas and nearby mun