Botswana: NAMPAADD focuses on investors
Regarding the energy sector, the minister said during the 2009/2010 financial year, government will focus more on the reduction of energy consumption in the industrial sector through energy audit and taking appropriate measures.
"Measures will be taken to reduce electricity consumption in government buildings such as replacement of inefficient lights by energy efficient ones," he said.
The minister, however, noted there is continuous increase in the demand for electricity for the country with the maximum demand for electricity currently being 530 MW. He said the challenge of electricity shortage has given more prominence to energy saving thus various activities to implement the energy saving strategy has been initiated to bridge the gap between demand for and supply of electricity.
China: China power coal inventory on downward trend, regulator
Power coal inventories in China have entered a declining trend since the country's five power giants haven't yet secured any purchasing contracts with coal enterprises. Until Feb. 2, many power plants' coal inventories only could satisfy 21 days' consumption, according to experts from China Electricity Council (CEC).
At present, the power coal inventory for a number of power plants has declined to less than 20 days' consumption. More so, some power plants only have coal inventories for 2-3 days' operation.
Dominican Republic: Niegan escasez de gas sea por falta de pago
The Ministry of Finance refused to admit that supply problems affecting the propane gas market are caused by the lack of payment by the Government to the distribution companies.
He argued that these difficulties are due to increased demand and delays of tankers bringing fuel to
In a written statement provided by the communications director, Leo Hernandez, the institution explained that the debts of the Government with the distributors, who in September 2008 totaled RD $ 4.413 billion, have been gradually reduced and "the date the arrears to the private sector little is about RD $ 440 million. "
Nepal: Nepal looking forward to 'baby boom years' thanks to load-shedding
The prolonged power cuts or 'load-shedding' at the peak of the winter season may have hit the country's productivity very badly, but it has a curious effect on the reproductive capacity of Nepalese people.
If a report appearing in a leading national daily is to be believed, the excruciating 12-hours of load-shedding hours is set to increase the population load in the next few years times, as married couples become more free (office, businesses closing early due to power cuts) and have nothing better to do to while away their time in the darkness other than enjoying intimate moments with each other.
Philippines: Philippines' power dilemma
HOW to tackle a looming power shortage and the spectre of brownouts? One option being studied in the Philippines is reviving a mothballed nuclear power plant.
Around the world, governments are taking a second look at nuclear energy, and several Asean nations have already announced plans to build reactors for electricity generation.
Philippines: NAPOCOR confirms power supply deficit
Provinces in the central Philippines will have to brace for more power interruptions in the coming months unless remedial measures are adopted, as the National Power Corporation confirms a shortfall in energy supply in the Visayas for the whole year.
The projected deficit in power supply for the entire year was discussed Wednesday in a meeting in Cebu with officials from the Department of Energy, the NPC and other concerned agencies, said Emeterio Busmeon, Plant Technical Services Division Acting Manager of the NPA-Palinpinon Geothermal Power Plants in Valencia, Negros Oriental.
