• A new method enables researchers to analyze magnetic nanostructures with a high resolution. It was developed by researchers at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) and the Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics in Halle. • The new method achieves a resolution of around 70 na

• Canatu and Denso announced they have started up their new, jointly developed carbon nanotube (CNT) reactor at Canatu’s factory in Finland. • The reactor was designed to scale up production of CNT film, particularly for the automotive industry’s advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) market

JV of green arms of India's NTPC-ONGC is highest bidder for Ayana Renewable at $650 millions. Ajoint venture between India's NTPC Green Energy and ONGC Green Energy is the highest bidder for Ayana Renewable Power having bid about $650 million, two people involved in the deal told Reuters. The ve

The Ethanol Blended with Petrol (EBP) Programme has emerged as a transformative initiative for India’s energy landscape, garnering widespread acclaim for its progressive approach. The remarkable growth in ethanol production capacity across the country is a evidence to the faith that producers have p

Reliance Industries Ltd is set to invest a record Rs 65,000 crore in Andhra Pradesh. The company plans to establish 500 compressed biogas plants over the next five years, generating an estimated 250,000 jobs. This landmark investment, the largest outside Gujarat for RIL, aligns with the state's cle

• Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) is set to make a major investment of Rs 65,000 crore in Andhra Pradesh, with plans to establish 500 compressed biogas (CBG) plants over the next five years. This represents the largest investment by the company outside Gujarat as part of its commitment to clean ener

While Toyota has been pioneering hydrogen technology over the past decade, the company faced backlash during the Paris 2024 Olympics where the brand was promoting their hydrogen powered vehicles. While hydrogen fuel cells produce zero emissions at the point of use, critics argue that the overall en

The US military has been scouting electric aircraft for new opportunities to improve performance and operational resiliency. Along with battery-electric aircraft, hydrogen fuel cell technology is also in play, as demonstrated by a small business startup called Hydroplane, helmed by a CEO with a 16-

India aims to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors like steelmaking and oil refining by developing a green hydrogen ecosystem. Policy reforms, enhanced manufacturing, and demand-side interventions, along with infrastructure investments, can make India a global leader in green hydrogen, reducing carbon

The project will use an innovative low-carbon desalination plant that processes seawater into hydrogen-grade water, utilizing waste heat from the thermal power plant’s flue gas. • NTPC’s R&D centre, NETRA, is setting up a 1 tonne per day (TPD) seawater-to- green hydrogen plant at NTPC Simhadri

• A stretch of river into which treated wastewater has been discharged emits five times more methane than a stretch of river without that wastewater. This is according to research by Ida Peterse and Lisanne Hendriks of Radboud University. • For the study, microbiologist Peterse and ecologist Hen

Researchers from the Institute of Industrial Science at the University of Tokyo have combined techniques to determine the location of hydrogen in titanium hydride nanofilms. Researchers have developed a method to precisely locate hydrogen atoms within nanofilams, a breakthrough with significant i

• Biosensors play a key role in medical research and diagnostics. At present, however, they generally have to be specially developed for each application. A team led by LMU chemist Philip Tinnefeld has developed a general, modular strategy for designing sensors that can be easily adapted to variou

• Gujarat Ambuja Exports Limited (GAEL) has received Environmental Clearance (EC) from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India for setting up a 180 KLPD Greenfield Grain-Based Extra Neutral Alcohol and Ethanol Plant in Malda, West Bengal. The plant will be established adj

The research uses low-amount solvents acting as hydrogen sources to break down a specific class of plastics called condensation polymers. Microplastics, plastics smaller than 5 millimeters, are littered worldwide, contributing to global warming, disrupting food chains, and harming ecosystems with t

• In a major step towards strengthening renewable energy infrastructure, Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Limited (TNGEC) is set to introduce Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) for the first time in the state. • Under the central government’s Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme, 30% of the

Illustration of the seamless lateral spin valve. • Graphene, particularly in its purest form, has long been considered a promising material for developing spintronic devices. These devices leverage the intrinsic angular momentum (i.e., spin), as opposed to the charge, of electrons to transmit and

Green hydrogen has been considered for a long time as a clean fuel that will help to remove emissions from fossil fuels. However, the technology has, in most cases, been characterized by high costs and complicated structures. This might well change with the advent of the Hygreen Energy AEM electrol

The world’s first hydrogen-powered metropolis, NEOM, has officially started construction in Saudi Arabia, which is a significant step towards sustainable urban growth. An example of zero-emission living, this futuristic wonder will generate 600 tones of green hydrogen every day. By fusing cutting-e

• Simplex Castings Limited, in partnership with a consortium of esteemed organizations, is spearheading a revolutionary initiative to establish India's first green hydrogen-powered Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) plant. This groundbreaking project, with a production capacity of 40 tons per day, aligns w

• The renewable green hydrogen industry is taking a decisive step forward by becoming actively involved in balancing the French power grid. Lhyfe, in partnership with Energy Pool, is spearheading this strategic advance. Lhyfe is now one of the players contributing to French grid stability, in part

Adani Green Energy is seeking to raise approximately $2 billion through bonds and loans in the coming months. The company plans to issue a $600 million bond in the near future and is also exploring a private placement for one of its subsidiaries. • Adani Green Energy, India's largest private sect

The development is in line with Bhutan’s vision for its energy sector, which is to raise its overall power generation capacity to 25,000 MW by 2040, from 2,300 MW currently, for its energy security and regional energy integration. Tata Power Company Ltd has entered into a strategic partnership with

• Energy company Zero Petroleum will explore the development of a low-carbon sustainable aviation fuel production facility in Whyalla, with the support of the State Government and industry. • Zero Petroleum, a leading producer of synthetic fuel, is exploring the opportunity for a commercial-scal

• South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly develop a floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) for green ammonia. • Together, SHI and LR plan to develop the FPSO u

• Vehicles fueled by diesel lead to substantial carbon emissions that are challenging to decarbonize. In 2022, diesel fuel use made up about one-fourth of total U.S. transportation carbon dioxide emissions and about one-tenth of total energy-related carbon dioxide emissions, according to the U.S.

• The Grain Ethanol Manufacturers Association (GEMA) has written a letter to Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri, requesting a waiver of penalties for the shortfall in ethanol supplies during the Ethanol Supply Year (ESY) 2023-24. The association highlighted the challen

India’s First Hydrogen Train: From next month, a train will run in the country which will neither run on diesel nor will it need electricity to run. This train which runs on ‘water’ is set to run on the tracks soon. Know the route, speed and special features of this train. • From steam engines t

The Government of India, through the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), has issued a call for proposals (CfP) for setting up Centers of Excellence (CoE) under the Research and Development (R&D) Scheme of the National Green Hydrogen Mission. Objective • The Government of India has issued

• NTPC Ltd, India’s largest integrated power utility, celebrated its 50th Raising Day with a focus on groundbreaking advancements in clean energy technologies. The company, which has played a pivotal role in shaping India’s power sector, highlighted its work on Gen-4 ethanol, green urea, and Susta