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SATAT initiative

SATAT initiative  About Biogas Energy produced from organic waste. Converted into energy by direct combustion or by conversion of such wastages into alcohol,  methane, or other storage fuels. Bio-gas is produced naturally through process of anaerobic decomposition from waste and bio-mass sources like agriculture residue, cattle dung, municipal solid waste, farms, gardens, kitchen waste, night soil waste, sugarcane press mud, sewage treatment plant (STP) waste, etc. It contains 60-65% Methane, 35-40% CO2, 0.5-1% H2S and rest is water vapour. Gases emitted from Biogas = Methane (60-65%), CO2 (35-40%), Hydrogen Sulphide (0.5-1%), Ammonia and the rest is water vapour. National Biogas and Manure Management Programme (NBMMP) It is a Central Sector Scheme. Setting up of Family Type Biogas Plants mostly for rural and semi urban areas. Under MNRE and implemented by State…

28 September, 2021 Energy crisis & security

Initiatives for Energy Efficiency in India

Initiatives for Energy Efficiency in India The Ministry of Power is implementing measures to save energy with an objective to reduce  CO2 emission levels in the environment from industries, establishments and by using equipment/ appliances. In this regard, Perform Achieve and Trade (PAT) Scheme is a key programme for large industries and establishments. Perform Achieve and Trade (PAT) Scheme This scheme aims to enhance the cost-effectiveness of energy savings by upgrading technologies or by taking in-house actions to minimize energy consumption. The scheme provides mandatory targets for the identified Large Units and the excess energy saved by them is issued…

17 July, 2021 Energy crisis & security

Energy Efficiency Schemes in India

Energy Efficiency Schemes in India The Ministry of Power is implementing measures to save energy with an objective to reduce  CO2 emission levels in the environment from industries, establishments and by using equipment/ appliances. In this regard, Perform Achieve and Trade (PAT) Scheme is a key programme for large industries and establishments. Perform Achieve and Trade (PAT) Scheme This scheme aims to enhance the cost-effectiveness of energy savings by upgrading technologies or by taking in-house actions to minimize energy consumption. The scheme provides mandatory targets for the identified Large Units and the excess energy saved by them is issued as…

10 June, 2021 Energy crisis & security

Compressed Biogas and SATAT

Compressed Biogas and SATAT About Biogas Energy is produced from organic waste. Converted into energy by direct combustion or by conversion of such wastages into alcohol,  methane, or other storage fuels. Bio-gas is produced naturally through the process of anaerobic decomposition from waste and bio-mass sources like agriculture residue, cattle dung, municipal solid waste, farms, gardens, kitchen waste, night soil waste, sugarcane press mud, sewage treatment plant (STP) waste, etc. It contains 60-65% Methane, 35-40% CO2, 0.5-1% H2S and rest is water vapour. Gases emitted from Biogas = Methane (60-65%), CO2 (35-40%), Hydrogen Sulphide (0.5-1%), Ammonia and the rest is water vapour. National Biogas and Manure Mgt Prog (NBMMP) It is a Central Sector Scheme. Setting up of Family Type Biogas Plants mostly for rural…

02 June, 2021 Energy crisis & security

Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices raised for the 4th time

Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices raised for the 4th time What is Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF)? ATF is Kerosene-based fuel used for powering jet and turboprop engine aircraft. ATF doesn’t come under the GST (Goods and Services Tax) regime. States charge ~30% in sales tax on ATF on top of Excise duty of Center. What is the news? Jet fuel, or ATF, price on Saturday was hiked by 3% — the fourth increase in two months — on firming international oil prices, while petrol and diesel rates remained unchanged after hitting new highs. Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) price was raised by…

17 January, 2021 Energy crisis & security

Energy Efficiency in India

Energy Efficiency in India The Power Minister, R.K. Singh, recently announced the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020. The rules lay down uniform performance standards for power distribution companies (discoms) and make them liable to compensate consumers in case of violations. The well-intentioned rules come at a time when Indian discoms are struggling to manage their finances. This is partly linked to drop in payment rates, as consumers are struggling to pay their bills amid rising consumption and tight finances. The Indian government has sanctioned liquidity relief to help discoms tide over this crisis, but these are just short-term fixes.…

05 January, 2021 Energy crisis & security

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