India needs galvanized steel structures to achieve longevity
to achieve longevity of this sector and its structure, India needs a strong mechanism the safeguard it from external factors such as corrosive climates, natural calamities,…
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Universal Energy Access achieved, to ensure reliable supply
RK Singh, Minister of Power and New and Renewable Energy chaired a virtual meeting to review the reforms being undertaken in the power sector
Premier Energies plans to invest Rs 1,200 cr in 2 years
Solar equipment maker Premier Energies plans to invest around Rs 1,200 crore in the next two years to expand its annual solar cells and modules manufacturing…
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
NTPC to develop WTE facility in Modi’s constituency
NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTPC has invited online bids on a two-stage bidding basis for the EPC Package of Waste to…
NTPC REL to setup first green Hydrogen Mobility project
NTPC REL signed a MoU with Union Territory of Ladakh, today, to setup country's first green Hydrogen Mobility project in the region.
Centre sitting on Rs 25 lakh cr fuel tax: Kharge
Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge alleged the Centre had collected Rs 25 lakh crore through fuel tax but it is neither using this fund for the welfare…
Petrol rate in Delhi reaches new high at Rs 101.19/litre
Petrol prices in the national capital rose to Rs 101.19 per litre on Sunday, touching another record high figure.
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…
Ladakh inching closer to achieve carbon neutrality
As many as 19 villages in Siachen has been electrified with supply from the Chamshen micro-hydel project (MHP), a development that will help Ladakh inch closer…
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…
Stalin urges PM to cancel hydrocarbon extraction bids
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking immediate directions to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas to…
FSUI seeks speedy judicial inquiry & suitable compensation
The Forward Seamen's Union of India (FSUI) has sought suitable compensation for the families of the victims of the Mumbai barge tragedy during the cyclone Tauktae…
Pradhan inaugurates CNG distribution through MRUs
Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas and Steel Dharmendra Pradhan today dedicated to the nation GAIL group’s 201 CNG stations across the Country.
India’s first e-vehicles only area to be developed in Kevadia
Statue of Unity Area Development and Tourism Governance Authority (SOUADTGA) on Sunday said it will develop the "country's first electric vehicles-only area" in Gujarat's Kevadia.
Assam gives Rs 500 crore to OIL to increase stake in NRL
The Assam government handed over a cheque of Rs 500 crore to Oil India Limited (OIL) as a part of its enhanced 26% share in the…
ReNew to develop solar component manufacturing in Gujarat
ReNew Power plans to develop a solar cell and module manufacturing facility with 2GW annual capacity in Dholera Special Industrial Region, Gujarat.
Coal-fired power plant development to remain growth driver
Coal-fired power plants will be the primary driver of infrastructure investment in India's power sector over the next decade
India announcing net-zero target not absolute requirement
US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry said it will be great if India announces a net-zero emission target but "that's not an absolute requirement"…
RK Singh meets John Kerry, discusses energy transition
Minister of State for Power and New and Renewable Energy, RK Singh met US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John Kerry, wherein he discussed India's progress…
India getting job done on tackling climate issues: John Kerry
United States Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John Kerry, on Tuesday lauded India for getting the job done on climate and said it is a world…
John Kerry to visit India from April 5-8
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will be in India from April 5-8 during which he will discuss the upcoming Leaders' Summit on Climate hosted…
India, US to revamp energy ties & focus on cleaner energy
India and the United States have agreed to revamp their strategic energy partnership with a greater focus on cleaner energy sectors
Remove distortions before bringing petrol under GST: Moily
Former Union Oil Minister and senior Congress leader M Veerappa Moily said distortions in the GST Act will have to be removed before the government considers…
Not possible to bring petrol under GST for next 8-10 years
BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi said it is not possible to bring petrol and diesel under the GST regime for the next eight to 10 years…