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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.

Gas Leak at Baghjan Well Poses Environmental Threat

Recently, a blowout led to a significant gas leak at the Baghjan well in the Tinsukia district of Assam. This well, placed at an aerial distance of 900...

 June 8, 2020

Gas Leak from LG Plant Affects Five Villages in Visakhapatnam

A recent gas leak, originating from a styrene plant owned by the South Korean electronics corporation LG, has severely impacted five villages in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The leak...

 May 7, 2020

Forest Department Buys Agasthyavanam Tribespeople’s Produce Amid Lockdown

In recent developments, the Forest Department has engaged in the procurement of forest produce from tribal communities within and around the Agasthyavanam Biological Park (ABP). This initiative comes...

 April 2, 2020

Oil and Gas Firms Exempted from Environmental Clearance

The Environment Ministry has recently released a notification, of interest to oil and gas companies. This notice effectively exempts these firms from acquiring environmental clearance before beginning on-shore...

 January 22, 2020

China, Russia Launch ‘Power of Siberia’ Gas Pipeline

In recent developments, China and Russia have made a significant milestone in energy integration in Eurasia. The two nations have unveiled the “Power of Siberia”, the first cross-border...

 December 2, 2019

Minister Signs Contract for Coal Gasification Urea Project

The Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers has recently signed off on a new contract that aims to increase the production of urea in the country. This will be...

 September 17, 2019

New City Gas Distribution Project Launched in India

The Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Steel in India has announced the initiation of the 10th City Gas Distribution (CGD) bidding round. This new chapter in...

 August 26, 2019

Copper Geography

Copper is a critical non-ferrous base metal characterized by high electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, and ductility. It is an indispensable material for industrial development, clean energy technologies, and...

 December 3, 2018

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