Location of a nuclear power plant is the first step to its safety. Although not a single death has occurred in Fukushima so far because of radiation, questions are raised about why a modern nuclear plant in a high seismic and Tsunami-prone location proved so vulnerable.
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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.
Pipeline transport offers lower cost and higher capacities
The initiatives in the nation’s new bid to use gas as a more environmentally acceptable alternative to oil is influencing piping contractors.
Govt extends coal mines conservation schemes
The Cabinet Committee of Infrastructure has approved the continuation of schemes of conservation and safety in coal mines and development of transport infrastructure in coalfield areas as plan schemes.
We should collaborate in O&G and renewables
Bas JA Van Vroonhoven, Manager, Business Development of FME Association, the largest organisation in the Netherlands representing employers and businesses in the technological industry.
Dry transformers for delhi
Delhi’s private power distribution companies BSES Rajdhani Power (BRPL) and BSES Yamuna Power (BYPL) will replace around 700 oil-based transformers, located mainly in basements, to address safety and environmental concerns.