CIAL in Pact with BPCL to Become World's First Airport to Establish Green Hydrogen Plant
In a strategic move to bolster its path breaking green energy initiatives, Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL), which is the world's first airport fully powered by solar energy, entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) to establish the world's first green hydrogen plant in an airport.
This collaborative effort, combining technological prowess and infrastructure, will result in the world's first green hydrogen plant and fueling station located within an airport setting.
Feb 15, 2024
World's First Green Hydrogen Plant in Airport
Cochin International Airport Ltd. (CIAL) in Kerala has entered into an MOU with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) to set up a green hydrogen plant in its premises to produce 1000 KW of power.
The project is said to be the first Green Hydrogen plant in an airport in the world. As per the agreement, BPCL will oversee the establishment of the integrated Green Hydrogen plant and fueling station at the Kochi airport, while CIAL will contribute land, water and green energy resources.
CIAL said, the project is expected to be completed early next year, and the initial output will be utilised for powering vehicles within the airport.
The MOU was signed at Thiruvananthapuram, in the presence of State Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who is also the Chairman of CIAL.
The Cochin International Airport is in the forefront of deploying green energy and is the world's first airport to be fully powered by solar energy. It has a cumulative installed capacity of 50 MW producing two lakh units of power per day through big solar power plants and a hydel station.
Feb 14, 2024
NITI Aayog Launches GROW Initiative to Transform India's Wastelands through Agroforestry
NITI Aayog unveiled the Greening and Restoration of Wasteland with Agroforestry (GROW) report and portal, aiming to bolster efforts in environmental conservation and sustainable land use across India.
Utilising cutting-edge remote sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technologies, the report offers a comprehensive state-wise and district-wise analysis, providing crucial insights to government departments and industries engaged in greening and restoration projects.
The GROW initiative includes the launch of the "Greening and Restoration of Wasteland with Agroforestry (GROW)-Suitability Mapping" portal on 'Bhuvan', ensuring universal access to state and district-level data. This portal is expected to significantly boost the promotion of agroforestry initiatives by government bodies.
Feb 13, 2024
Gupteswar Forest in Odisha Declared Biodiversity-Heritage Site
The pristine Gupteswar Forest, adjacent to Gupteswar Shiva temple in Odisha's Koraput district was declared as the fourth Biodiversity-Heritage Site (BHS) of the state.
The site is spread over 350 hectares of demarcated area. Along with its sacred grooves traditionally worshipped by the local community, the site is bestowed with a wide range of flora and fauna.
The biodiversity inventory and survey conducted by the Odisha Biodiversity Board shows the presence of at least 608 faunal species including 28 species of mammals, 188 species of birds, 18 species of amphibia, 48 species of reptiles, 45 species of pisces, 141 species of butterflies, 43 species of moths, 41 species of odonates, 30 species of spiders, six species of scorpion, and 20 species of lower invertebrates.
The other three are Mandasaru BHS in Kandhamala district, Mahendragiri BHS in Gajpati district, and Gandhamardan BHs in Bargarh and Bolangir districts.
Feb 07, 2024
Israeli Researchers Uncover Underwater Canyon Near Cyprus
The Geological Institute of Israel made a groundbreaking discovery near Cyprus, uncovering an underwater canyon of unprecedented proportions. Named Eratosthenes after the nearby underwater mountain, this canyon sheds new light on the geological history of the Mediterranean region.
Eratosthenes Canyon is a relic of the past, dating back approximately 5.5 million years to the Messinian Event. This pivotal period in Earth's history marked a significant geological transformation, known as the Messinian salinity crisis.
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