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Natural Gas

Natural gas is a fossil fuel. It is primarily composed of methane. This energy source is used for heating and electricity generation. It is considered a cleaner alternative to coal and oil. Natural gas plays a role in India's energy landscape. The country imports a large portion of its natural gas. It also has domestic production from various fields.

Earth’s Natural Systems and Environmental Science

Earth's natural systems play a crucial role in maintaining the delicate balance of our planet's environment. Environmental science is the interdisciplinary field that explores these systems, seeking to...

 December 12, 2023

Baigas get Habitat Rights

In a significant development ahead of the Assembly elections in Chhattisgarh, the Baiga Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) has been granted habitat rights, becoming the second PVTG in...

 October 12, 2023

Agasthiyamalai Elephant Reserve

The Agasthiyamalai Elephant Reserve is the fifth elephant reserve in Tamil Nadu. It is situated close to the Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve (KMTR). The Tamil Nadu government has...

 February 24, 2023

Dehang-Dibang, Khangchendzonga & Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve

The Dehang Dibang Biosphere Reserve declared by the Government of India in 1998 lies at the boundary of China, Myanmar and India. The Reserve is managed by the...

 December 21, 2022

Natural Resources

A resource is that natural and human wealth which can be used to satisfy human needs. Nothing can be termed as resource unless and until it has attained...

 November 4, 2022

First Strategic Investors in Indian Gas Exchange (IGX)

Torrent Gas and Adani Total Gas have become the first strategic investors in IGX- Indian Gas Exchange. Launched in June 2020, IGX is the first gas exchange in...

 January 22, 2021

India to Develop Gas Infrastructure

India has unveiled its plan to invest in developing the gas infrastructure. India has planned to invest around $60bn in next four years to the infrastructure for gas....

 December 19, 2020

UK to End All Overseas Oil and Gas Funding

The United Kingdom (UK) government has announced to co-host an international online summit that will held discussions on cutting the carbon emissions. This summit will also being an...

 December 15, 2020

What is a Gas Exchange?

An exchange is a market where securities, derivatives, commodities, and other financial instruments are traded. The exchanges not only have physical establishments, but also have electronic exchanges that...

 December 7, 2020

India Launches Its First Gas Exchange, IGX

The Indian Gas Exchange (IGX), India's first gas exchange, recently made headlines with its launch. This novel digital trading platform allows the buying and selling of natural gas...

 June 15, 2020

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