1. Kandla Port • Located in Kutch District of Gujarat • Tidal Port • Kandla SEZ is first special economic zone of India 2. Mumbai Port • Natural deep-water harbour • Largest and busiest Port of India 3. Jawaharlal Nehru Port • Located in Navi Mumbai of Maharashtra • Largest Artificial Port of […]
India’s gas-based thermal power sector is a critical component of its energy mix. While many plants areoperational, several are grappling with issues of gas availability and financial distress, leading to reduced output or operational halts. Some projects have been shelved, while others are being repurposed for renewable energy generation, reflecting a broader transition in the
India’s vast coal reserves are the cornerstone of its energy sector, fueling a significant portion of its electricity generation and industrial activities. These reserves are distributed across several states, with major coalfields concentrated in the eastern and central parts of the country. The following is a detailed overview of India’s key coalfields, updated with current
India is significantly bolstering its energy security by expanding its Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPR) network, a crucial buffer against global oil price volatility and supply disruptions. The existing underground caverns in Visakhapatnam, Mangalore, and Padoor, with a combined capacity of 5.33 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT), are being augmented with new facilities and a second phase
India’s robust network of oil refineries plays a pivotal role in the nation’s energy security and economic growth. From the historic fields of Assam to the colossal complexes in Gujarat, these industrial powerhouses process crude oil into a variety of essential petroleum products, fueling transportation, industries, and households across the country. Andhra Pradesh Assam Bihar
1. Iron Ore * Two main types of ore found in India are hematite and magnetite. * Important hematite mines are in Bellary, Karnataka; Singhbhum, Jharkhand; Keonjhar, Odisha; Bastar, Chhattisgarh and Goa. * Magnetite ores are mainly in Chikmagalur of Karnataka and North Arcot of TN. 2. Manganese * Important raw material for smelting of
List of Major Coal Fields in India is as follows- 1. Aurangabad Coalfield * Estimated reserves of 3 billion tonnes of coal. * It one of the largest coal reserves in India. * Located in the state of Bihar. 2. Birbhum Coalfield * Estimated reserves of 5 billion tonnes of coal. * Deucha Pachami coal
1. Padoor * Located in Udupi district, Karnataka * Underground rock caverns * Land area in 179.21 Acres * Capacity is 2.5 MMT * Another storage capacity of 2.5 MMT is under construction. 2. Mangalore * Located in Mangalore, Karnataka * Underground rock caverns * Land area in 104.73 Acres * Capacity is 1.5 MMT
