Completed Projects
Development of MEOR seed culture for Tom O Corner fields
April 1, 2007 to
September 30, 2007
In the formation water samples (Six nos.) of Frio Formation from the Tom O'Connor Field provided by Glori, TERI determined the following:i. Presence of Microbial Flora suitable for Microbial enhanced oil recovery (MEOR) application.
ii. Ideal nutrient medium and standardization of growth parameters resulting in optimal conditions for MEOR application.
TERI also developed one seed culture and specific nutrient mixtures for the Tom O'Connor Field Frio Formation.
Integrated Action Plan to Make Gandhinagar a Solar City
September 1, 2006 to
September 30, 2007
The project involves identification of different energy saving and renewable energy options and preparation of an integrated action/implementation plan in consultation with the stakeholders; for developing Gandhinagar as a Solar City.
CDM Training Program
July 2, 2007 to
September 30, 2007
TERI organized a half-day training program for senior officials of government of Haryana. The objective of the program was to sensitize the government officials about the CDM opportunities. The training programme gave an introduction to the CDM and its modalities and procedures, specific opportunities and issues in power sector, renewable energy and forestry sectors.Developing action and monitoring plan for reclamation of mine-degraded lands and addressing socio-economic and livelihood issues of fringe populations of Vastan Lignite Mine of GIPCL, Mangrol, Surat
June 1, 2005 to
September 28, 2007
The project largely focuses on developing action plans for regeneration of mine-degraded areas. In the first phase of the project, through experiments, interventions in agriculture and forestry aspects, mainly to choose the best crop or forestry species combination to replicate at a larger scale will be attempted. Once it is done, involvement of the local people will be incorporated to explore the potential of livelihood generation for the fringe population.Valuation of the Socio-Economic and Environmental Costs and Benefits of Hydro Power Projects in India: Case Study of Two Selected Projects
January 15, 2006 to
September 28, 2007
The study attempts define and classify forest land from the point of view of NPV calculations, and prepare case-studies on benefits and costs of two hydro power projects that have diverted forest land. To provide a rational basis for the classification of forest lands in India into different categories and identify these categories; Identify and define the parameters (scientific, bio-metric and social) on the basis of which the value of each category of forest land should be estimated; and · Present detailed case studies of the Bhakra Nangal Project and the Uri Project, including credible