Indo-Swedish cooperation in energy sector will go long way
Science & Technology Minister, Dr Jitendra Singh said that India and Sweden cooperation in Energy Sector will go a long way in achieving the ultimate goal of fossil fuel free economy.
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ISA to give up to $50,000 aid for demonstrative solar projects
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) on Friday said it would provide aid of up to $50,000 to 11 member nations for demonstrative solar energy projects.
Duty relief on fuel expected to brighten festive mood
Consumers could expect relief from the surging price of auto fuels this festive season as the government may opt for an excise duty cut on petrol…
UN conference to advance action on zero emission vehicles
The UN Sustainable Transport Conference began in Beijing on Thursday with the government leaders, industry experts and civil society groups charting a sustainable pathway forward.
Government accords ‘Maharatna’ status to PFC
Government of India accorded ‘Maharatna’ status to the state-owned Power Finance Corporation Ltd (PFC), thus giving PFC greater operational and financial autonomy.
Decarbonisation: A wake up call for India & its power utilities
Energy & environment are umbilically linked, curtailing emissions, have to be undertaken without impeding economic & energy supply growth
Situation to normalise in three-four days: Pralhad Joshi
Acknowledging the current coal crisis, Union Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi on Saturday said that the situation will normalise in next three-four days.
AP CM seeks PM’s intervention to address energy crisis
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday sought the intervention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the acute energy crisis the…
CIL supply to power sector grows by 12% to 118 MT in Q2
Coal India Ltd supplied 117.6 million tonnes (MT) of coal to power utilities during July-September of the current fiscal, registering a growth of 12.3%.
Power cost to remain high as imported coal prices soar
Short-term power prices are likely to remain elevated in the near term on account of a continued increase in imported coal prices, according to rating agency…
ICRA revises energy demand growth outlook to 8-8.5%
Rating agency ICRA revised its energy demand growth outlook for 2021-22 upwards from 6% to 8-8.5% by ICRA.
Accelerating fuel prices increase demand for CNG vehicles
Rising fuel prices have accelerated demand for CNG vehicles in the country. Accordingly, the availability of CNG in more cities has supported this trend.
Rajasthan CM urges Centre to reduce various fuel taxes
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot demanded the Centre reduce various types of taxes on fuel to give relief to common people from rising prices.
Adani calls for global unity to manage climate crisis
Gautam Adani called for implications of Covid-19 in India, the relevance of country's democratic system for doing business and the need for global unity in managing…
Fuel demand jumps 11% in August to 16 MT
India's fuel demand soared almost 11% in August when compared with the same month last year but lower than the previous month as monsoon rains slowed…
India’s power consumption up 18.6% to 129.51 BU in August
India's power consumption grew 18.6% in August to 129.51 billion units (BU) and remained higher than the pre-COVID level due to improved economic activities amid easing…
Government starts justifying high central tax on petrol, diesel
The government has justified high level of taxation on auto fuels suggesting that revenue from petroleum sector is important for running various developmental schemes
Zero Emission Vehicle market to exceed 73.5M sale by 2027
Global Zero Emission Vehicle Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 32.7% from 2021-2027 to exceed 73.5 million vehicles sale by 2027.
OPEC, allies reach agreement after row over production
The energy minister of the United Arab Emirates said Sunday that OPEC and allied countries have reached a full agreement after an earlier dispute that roiled…
Hero Electric Vehicles to invest Rs 700 crore by 2025
Hero Electric Vehicles will invest Rs 700 crore by 2025 to rev up its business expansion, including setting up of a new manufacturing unit, for which…
Delhi’s Power tariff declaration likely to see further delay
The declaration of power tariff for year 2021-22 in Delhi, already delayed by over three months, is likely to be held back for some more days
CTI urges government to bring petrol, diesel under GST
The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) on Thursday asked the government to bring petrol and diesel under the ambit of GST to bring down the…