Flexibility to GENCOs on sale of power meant for DISCOMs
In yet another reform initiative aimed at streamlining the payment mechanism in the power sector, the power ministry proposes to extend freedom to generating companies to…
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Solar EV Charging station at Karnal Lake Resort inaugurated
Delhi-Chandigarh Highway has become the first e-vehicle friendly highway in the country, with a network of Solar-based Electric Vehicle Charging stations (SEVCs) set up by Bharat…
India facing challenges of decarbonising power sector
Indian economy faces twin challenges of fulfilling its commitments for decarbonising the energy sector as well as meeting the country's rising power demand
UK looking to collaborate with India on Green Hydrogen
Alok Sharma, COP26 President, expressed the willingness of the UK side for collaborating with India on Green Hydrogen.
PM announces self-reliance in energy by 2047
Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally announced the launch of a National Hydrogen Mission to accelerate plans to generate the carbon-free fuel from renewables as he set…
PM sets 2047 target for India to become energy independent
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday set a target of becoming 'energy independent' by 2047 through a mix of electric mobility, gas-based economy, doping ethanol in…
$414 M Green Bond issuance at lowest ever yield in India
Azure Power Global announced issuance of a dollar green bond of $ 414M, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Azure Power Energy Ltd.
India exported 8 lakh tonnes coal to neighbouring countries
India exported 8 lakh tonnes of coal to its neighbouring nations, including Nepal, in the fiscal year ended March 2021.
Joshi calls for restructuring NMET as autonomous body
Union Minister of Mines Pralhad Joshi has urged the officials of the Ministry of Mines to bring about further momentum in restructuring the National Mineral Exploration…
Hardeep Singh Puri launches DSF Bid Round-III
Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri launched the Discovered Small Field (DSF) Bid Round-III.
Government looking for green hydrogen as transport fuel
Nitin Gadkari said the government is looking for prospects about green hydrogen as a potential transport fuel, and added that whatever concessions it is offering for…
Details on gold reserves in the country
As per National Mineral Inventory data, the total reserves/resources of gold ore (primary) in the country have been estimated at 501.83 million tonnes
Elon Musk expects at least temporary relief for EVs in India
Tesla may set up manufacturing unit in India if it first succeeds with imported vehicles in the country, according to company CEO Elon Musk.
India achieved 38.5 % installed capacity from renewables
G20 Energy and Climate Joint Ministerial Meeting 2021 was held under the Italian Presidency on 23 July 2021 in Naples.
India’s gas production jumps 19.5% in June
India's natural gas production jumped 19.5% in June, as Reliance Industries Ltd and its partner BP Plc ramped up output from their eastern offshore KG-D6 block
Ola Electric opens reservation for Ola Scooter
Ola Electric kicked off India’s EV revolution by opening up reservations for its much awaited and highly anticipated electric scooter.
Ola Electric raises $100 million long term debt
Ola Electric and Bank of Baroda today have signed the largest long-term debt financing agreement in Indian EV industry.
Cairn wins freeze on India state assets in Paris
Cairn Energy said that a Paris court had accepted its petition that Indian state-owned assets in the city worth over 20 million euros ($24 million) be…
India procures 1 M barrels of crude oil from Guyana
India has procured the first shipment of one million barrels of 'Liza light sweet' crude oil from Guyana, in a significant move marking diversification of its…
India EV sales to grow at 26% by FY23 according to Fitch
The recently announced electric vehicle (EV) incentives by India along with high fuel prices will be supporting factors for stronger adoption of EVs over 2020-2023, leading…
India to organise summit on Green Hydrogen Initiatives
India is all set to host a two day summit on Green Hydrogen initiatives on 22nd June, 2021 involving the BRICS nations.
India to boost ethanol production due to high fuel rates
Union minister Nitin Gadkari said India is going to increase the production of alternative fuel ethanol as people are facing problems due to a rise in…
Sembcorp to acquire renewable projects in India
Singapore-based Sembcorp is looking at acquisitions of solar and wind energy projects in India as it chases a strategic goal to shift its portfolio from brown…
Fuel prices rise again, petrol now costs Rs 102/ltr in Mumbai
Retail price of petrol & diesel got dearer by 29p/litre & 28p/litre to touch new high of Rs 95.85 & Rs 86.75/litre respectively in Delhi, the…
LNG market set to recover with demand growing across Asia
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices are poised for more gains as gas-hungry China guzzles cargoes to feed a rebound in economic growth while the easing of…