Oxygen

The aurora forms when charged solar particles arrive suddenly. These particles strike Earth’s atmosphere at huge speeds.

Super-Earth found just 18 light-years away may support life, say astronomers

The planet orbits a faint red dwarf star and sits in its habitable zone, where liquid water could exist if an atmosphere is present.

Strongest evidence of life found on Saturn’s icy moon Enceladus, scientists reveal

Astronomers have confirmed that essential molecular building blocks for life are present on Saturn’s moon Enceladus.

Ellenbarrie to supply oxygen to Tata Metaliks

Under the contract, the gas producer will provide 250 metric tonne of oxygen per day, along with nitrogen and argon, to cater to the increased requirements of TML's blast furnaces.

French firm Air Liquide inaugurates new oxygen plant in Nagpur

Air Liquide India has inaugurated its new oxygen plant (air separation unit) and cylinder filling station (CFS) in MIDC Butibori, Nagpur, Maharashtra, marking the start of commercial operations here, the company said in a release.

'Soaring demand' of remdesivir, oxygen during 2nd wave of COVID-19: MHA

According to the annual report of the home ministry for 2021-22, during the second wave of coronavirus in the country, it had coordinated with the states and Union territories and various stakeholders concerned for ensuring the supply of medical oxygen for treatment of moderate to severe COVID-19 patients.

The race to make oxygen on the surface of Mars has begun

There’s much to consider, not least the near total lack of oxygen on the Red Planet, essential not just to sustain human life, but also to make a return trip to Earth possible.

Bengaluru airport installs emergency oxygen generators

Bengaluru airport has installed 10 emergency oxygen generators for the benefit of passengers and airport staff, to provide life-saving support during medical emergencies.

Stop politics on oxygen shortage, take note of efforts to hike production: Mansukh Mandaviya to Opposition

Addressing the Lok Sabha during the Question Hour, he said the Union government made "all possible efforts" to ensure the availability of oxygen and increased its production following a rise in demand during the second wave of the pandemic.

Japanese Ambassador to India visits oxygen generation plant in Meghalaya

In view of the COVID-19 pandemic, the United Nation Development Programme (UNDP) in collaboration with the Government of Japan has set up 3 Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) plants in Meghalaya at Tura Civil Hospital in West Garo Hills district, Nongpoh Civil Hospital in Ri-Bhoi district and Jowai maternal and child hospital in West Jaintia Hills district.

163 oxygen plants set up in Madhya Pradesh after shortage during 2nd COVID-19 wave: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

In March 2020 (before the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak), oxygen generation plants were not available in any of the government hospitals in the state, the CM noted.

Govt started 27 PSA oxygen generation plants in Delhi hospitals: Satyendar Jain

These 27 Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) oxygen generating plants can generate 31 metric tonnes of the life-saving gas a day.

88 oxygen generation plants functional in Madhya Pradesh: CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Overall, 190 oxygen plants will become operational by the end of this month, Chouhan said in an official statement late Tuesday evening.

Not received any letter from Centre seeking info on deaths due to oxygen scarcity: Manish Sisodia

The minister, however, said they have decided to share all the details with the central government.

SC to hear next week Vedanta's plea to continue operating oxygen plant at Tuticorin

On April 27, the top court had allowed Vedanta to operate its closed oxygen plant at Tuticorin, saying the order has been passed in view of national need for oxygen and there should be no political bickering over the generation of the gas by the company as the country is facing a national crisis.

245 PSA oxygen generation plants set up until now out of announced 1,222: Health Ministry

The government seeks to operationalise all the plants by August 15. States are setting up 1,023 PSA plants from their own funds.

ICICI Foundation to donate 1,800 oxygen concentrators to hospitals in Himalayan belt, tribal areas

These oxygen concentrators will be provided free of cost to over 700 sub-divisional hospitals across nearly 175 districts in 17 states, it said in a statement.

Oxygen crisis: Court pulls up police for 'casual' reply on plea for FIR against Jaipur Golden Hospital for death of COVID patients

As many as 21 critically ill patients had died at the hospital on the intervening night of April 23-24 as it allegedly awaited the oxygen supply to be replenished, following which six family members of the deceased approached the court.

PM Narendra Modi reviews progress of oxygen augmentation, availability across country

Officials also informed PM Narendra Modi that they are in regular touch with officers from state governments regarding fast-tracking the oxygen plants, the PMO said.

BHEL supplies medical oxygen plant in record time

In response to the critical situation arising out of shortage of medical oxygen in the second half of April, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has once again risen to the occasion by venturing into the manufacturing of medical oxygen plants, a BHEL statement said.

Indonesia ramps up oxygen output after dozens die amid scarcity

The world's fourth most populous nation is battling one of Asia's worst coronavirus outbreaks, with Saturday's 27,913 infections becoming the newest of many peaks during the last two weeks.

COVID-19 | Centre launches 'Project O2' for oxygen supply – All you need to know

Project O2 will enable stakeholders working to augment India’s ability to meet rise in demand of medical oxygen, as per a statement from the Office of Principal Scientific Advisor to the GoI

Honeywell says partnering with Indian government to ramp up oxygen production

Honeywell, which makes aircraft parts for planes manufactured by Boeing Co and Canada's Bombardier Inc, said its researchers will collaborate with Indian scientists to test and validate suitability of adsorbents for oxygen production in India.

Industrial oxygen: DPIIT further relaxes norms for mandatory diversion

From June 1 onwards, the government had temporarily permitted the resumption of oxygen supply for industrial use by key manufacturing sectors, pursuant to certain fixed limits. On June 8, the DPIIT further relaxed those targets allowing more oxygen for industrial use.

Karnataka govt threatens JSW Steel with legal action over shortfall of oxygen supply

Karnataka government reportedly said that JSW Steel's oxygen supply constitutes 70 percent of oxygen from plants in the state and oxygen shortfall is impacting COVID patients.