India’s existing domestic production of about 0.7 million barrels of oil per day (BOPD) is much less than its current consumption of 2.8 million BOPD, creating a wide gap necessitating imports.

Natural gas is the fastest growing primary energy source amongst fossil fuels and is projected to grow around 3 to 4 times in the next 20 years.

Hazardous wastes need to be effectively managed through regulatory bodies and operators, so as to avoid environmental pollution and adverse health effects due to its improper handling and disposal.

In the last few years, the Indian refinery sector has witnessed continuous capacity addition. India has a total capacity of about 149 MMTPA at present.

Shri J S Kamyotra, Member Secretary, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) speaks with the editor about the new features of the rules regarding hazardous wastes and succinctly mirrors India’s commitment to adapt with the changing times.

A long term policy for the hydrocarbons sector has been envisaged by the Government of India to facilitate meeting the future needs of the country.

The versatility of plastics has endeared it to various irreplaceable uses. Yet, disposal of plastics remains a grim reality and plastics waste management needs urgent attention. Indian Centre for Plastics in the Environment (ICPE) in its quest to seek amicable, environment friendly and scientific solutions have recently presented two pioneering studies that have the potential to change the nation, turning it clean and green.

Natural gas is a colourless, odourless mixture of hydrocarbons, normally consisting of methane, ethane, propane, butane and heavier hydrocarbons, which can exist in gaseous form at ambient pressure and temperature.

A day long Workshop was held at India International Centre, Maxmueller Road, Lodhi Estate on 27 April 2009. Sponsored by National Resources Data Management Systems (NRDMS) , Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, the Workshop was organised by LIGHTS, an NGO and Geography and You.