India's natural gas demand is set to more than double by 2016-17 with most of incremental demand coming from power plants. As per the projections made by Oil Ministry for the 12th Five Year Plan (2012-13 to 2016-17),
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More gas for AP
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Fukushima-Daiichi aftermath
In the aftermath of the tsunami in Japan, the Centre is considering fine-tuning its plans of locating power plants, along the coast.
Merchant power cos under pressure
Lower merchant power rates and higher coal prices would ensure sustained pressure on profitability of non-integrated companies.
South Africa's policy on coal exports
South Africa’s new policy on coal and coal mining will call for value addition from players, and companies that will set up coal beneficiation facilities or power plants will have better chances of securing coal.

