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18 N-plants planned to generate 13,800 MW: Govt data
New Delhi, March 15: The Indian government proposes to build 18 more nuclear power reactors with a cumulative capacity of generating 13,800 MW of electricity and five sites have already been given in-principle approval, as per official documents.
Historic Day Hardeep Singh Puri lauds clearing of Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill 2024 in LS
New Delhi, March 12: In a major development in Parliament, the Lok Sabha passed the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill 2024 on Wednesday.
India saves $5.43 billion forex as coal imports dip due to rising local production
New Delhi, March 11: Coal imports to the country during April-December period of the current financial year declined by 8.4 per cent to 183.42 million tonnes (MT) -- from 200.19 MT in the same period of previous financial year due to the increase in domestic production, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday.
India's power capex to surge to Rs 5 trn annually in FY2030, most investment in renewables: UBS Research
New Delhi, March 6: India's power sector is set to witness strong capital expenditure (capex) growth over the next five years, with annual investment expected to reach around Rs 5 trillion by FY30, according to a report by UBS Research.
Private sector participation, public engagement key towards India's nuclear energy goals: Minister
New Delhi, March 4: Achieving 100 GW of nuclear power by 2047 will require a focused and determined approach, adding around 4 GW annually from now onwards, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, said on Tuesday.
Hydrogen-based fuel cells to ensure uninterrupted power supply for telecom towers
New Delhi, March 3: A new hydrogen fuel cell-based backup power solution for telecom towers is set to revolutionise the industry by providing a cleaner, more efficient alternative to traditional diesel generators, the government said on Monday.
Rising temperatures drove 41 pc surge in peak power demand across India in 2023: Report
New Delhi, March 3: India's peak power demand surged by 41 per cent during the summer months of 2023, driven by rising temperatures and frequent heatwaves, a new report by Climate Trends has found.
India emerges as world's 3rd largest biofuel producer: Hardeep Puri
New Delhi, March 3: In the global energy landscape, India stands strong as the third largest biofuel producer, driving the shift towards cleaner and renewable energy, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, said on Monday.
30 coal blocks to be put for auction in the 12th round, says G Kishan Reddy
Mumbai, Feb 28: Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy on Friday said the coal sector plays a crucial role in India's energy future while emphasising the need to focus on green coal technologies and collaborative effort especially from the private sector to reduce imports and increase domestic coal.
Assam remains key player in India's energy sector: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Guwahati,, February 26: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that Assam remains a key player in India's energy sector and is witnessing significant infrastructural advancements.
India's crude oil consumption set to reach 6.5-7 million barrels a day in short to medium term, says Hardeep Singh Puri
Guwahati, February 26: India's crude oil consumption will touch the mark of six and a half to seven barrels a day in short to medium term, said Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, on Wednesday.
India may miss 500 GW renewable target without 20% annual funding boost: Report
New Delhi February 25: India may fail to achieve its 2030 ambitious target of 500 GW renewable energy if annual financing does not grow by 20 per cent annually, according to a new report by UK-based energy think-tank Ember.
Mobilising Finance is Key to Achieving 500 GW Renewable Energy by 2030: Pralhad Joshi
Mumbai, February 24: Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on Monday said mobilising finance is the key to achieving India's target of 500 GW renewable energy by 2030.
India will need Rs 30 lakh crore to achieve 500GW of RE by 2030: Pralhad Joshi
Mumbai, Feb 24: India will need Rs 30 lakh crore (Rs 5 to 6 lakh crore annually) to achieve 500 GW of non fuel based energy (Renewable Energy) by 2030. This will be raised through multiple sources including public sector banks, financial institutions, international credit, equity funding, debt funding, corporate bonds and pension funds.
India's wind power capacity poised to surge to 63 GW by 2026-27
New Delhi, Feb 24: India's annual capacity addition of wind power is projected to more than double to 7.1 gigawatt (GW) on average in the next two financial years, compared with 3.4 GW in fiscal year 2023-25 -- driven by government measures to ramp up the pace, a report said on Monday, adding that this will take the country's total installed wind capacity to around 63 GW by 2026-27.
Time for unique innovations to achieve 500 GW renewable energy goal: Manohar Lal
New Delhi, Feb 22: Union Power Minister Manohar Lal on Saturday urged industry stakeholders to focus on innovation and modernisation to help India achieve its ambitious renewable energy (RE) target.
India intensifies critical minerals push, aims to auction maximum blocks by 2031
New Delhi, February 21: India plans to maximise the auction of critical mineral blocks by 2031, advancing its strategic push to secure domestic supply chains for minerals essential to the country's green energy and technology sectors.
Centre to host roadshow in Kolkata on coal mine auctions tomorrow
New Delhi, Feb 18: The Ministry of Coal will host a roadshow on Coal Mine Auctions and Opportunities in the Coal Sector on Wednesday in Kolkata, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday.
ONGC, SOCAR, and MRPL sign MoU to strengthen energy cooperation at India Energy Week 2025
New Delhi, February 15: The State Oil Company of the Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR), Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), and Mangalore Refinery & Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) have signed a Tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during India Energy Week (IEW) 2025 to strengthen energy cooperation at India Energy Week 2025.
US to become key supplier of crude oil and gas to India as energy security ties strengthen
Washington DC, February 14: Following a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, the two leaders strengthened their energy security partnership and stressed the growing collaboration between India and the United States, said MEA in its official statement.
Union Minister Hardeep Puri emphasises commitment to attract investors in energy sector
New Delhi, February 14: Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas on Friday emphasised the country's commitment to fostering a predictable, stable, and growth-oriented business environment in the energy market.
India cements its position as energy leader at IEW 2025
New Delhi, February 14: On the closing day of the third edition of India Energy Week 2025, petroleum and natural gas Hardeep Puri spoke about the success of the showpiece energy event highlighting its unprecedented participant and exhibitor numbers and technical paper submissions.
Future is LNG: IGL executive director highlights role of bio-gas and LNG in energy transition
New Delhi, February 14: Sanjeev Kumar Bhatia, Executive Director of Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL), emphasized the growing importance of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), saying that "the future is LNG."
India Energy Week 2025: Petronet LNG expands infrastructure to strengthen India's energy security
New Delhi, February 14: Petronet LNG Limited is actively importing liquefied natural gas (LNG) to meet India's growing energy demands, the company's managing director and CEO Akshay Kumar Singh said.
Experts at IEW 2025 stress policy coordination, strategic financial framework and state-centre synergy to unlock CGD's full potential
New Delhi, February 14: Stakeholders from India's City Gas Distribution (CGD) sector convened for a panel discussion on "Optimising India's Transformative City Gas Distribution Model to Deliver the Benefits of a Robust and Secure Gas-Based Economy," at India Energy Week 2025 to explore strategies to expand and optimise the CGD network.
Scaling solar-based technologies can transform farm sector's productivity: Industry experts at India Energy Week 2025
New Delhi, February 14: Experts emphasised scaling solar energy solutions to enhance agricultural productivity, reduce costs, and integrate food and energy security at India Energy Week 2025 at a session titled "Solar-Based Farm Mechanisation for Transforming Agriculture Across the Global South."
Accelerating early adoption of EVs will require private investment in electric infrastructure: Industry experts at India Energy Week 2025
New Delhi, February 14: On the third day of India Energy Week 2025, industry leaders convened for a discussion on "Establishing Transformative, Integrated E-Mobility Ecosystems in Emerging Economies".
Energy Week 2025: India signs multiple pacts for resilient, sustainable energy future
New Delhi, Feb 14: Multiple strategic agreements during the 'India Energy Week 2025' reaffirm the country's commitment to securing affordable, sustainable and diversified energy supplies while fostering global collaborations in cutting-edge energy solutions, Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, has stressed.
Hydrocarbon industry players invited for 'Advantage Assam' summit on Feb 25
New Delhi, Feb 13: During a special session held on Assam in the India Energy Week-2025 in the national capital on Thursday, the industry players in the hydrocarbon and allied sectors were invited to attend the upcoming investor summit—Advantage Assam 2.0, officials said.
GAIL and Cummins ink MoU for collaboration on clean energy at India Energy Week 2025
New Delhi, February 13: GAIL (India) Limited, a Maharatna CPSE under Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) and India's leading Natural Gas company, and Accelera by Cummins, the zero-emissions business segment of Cummins Inc. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday during India Energy Week 2025 in New Delhi, to collaborate broadly in sustainable, green energy and energy transition technologies in India.
Global Oil & Gas majors credit success of global capability centres to India's world-class talent pool
New Delhi, February 13: Leading global oil and gas companies endorsed India's evolution as a premier destination for their Global Capability Centres (GCCs), emphasizing the country's transformation from a cost-effective back-office location to a strategic hub for innovation and research and development.
Union Minister Hardeep Puri announces key energy deals at India Energy Week 2025
New Delhi, February 13: Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Thursday announced a series of key energy agreements signed during India Energy Week 2025, in New Delhi.
India Energy Week showcases clean cooking gas model: A blueprint for Global South
New Delhi, February 12: Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Puri on Wednesday chaired a ministerial roundtable on clean cooking on the second day of India Energy Week 2025.
India's natural gas consumption to increase nearly 60% by 2030, forecasts IEA
New Delhi, February 12: India's natural gas consumption is forecast to increase by nearly 60 per cent by 2030, driven by robust growth in city gas distribution, industrial demand, and power generation, International Energy Agency said in its 'India Gas Market Report - Outlook to 2030'.
ONGC, Tata Power Renewable sign MoU to boost battery energy storage
New Delhi, Feb 12: India's energy Maharatna, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) to explore new opportunities in the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) sector.
Brazil's Petrobras looking to partner with Indian oil firms for trade, energy cooperation says its CEO
New Delhi, February 12: Brazil's state-run oil company, Petrobras, is looking to strengthen ties with Indian oil firms by exploring opportunities for trade and collaboration.
No there's no such expectation...': Hardeep Puri on oil purchases from Russia
New Delhi, February 11: Speaking at the India Energy Week 2025, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday stated that there are "no expectations" that oil purchases from Russia will decrease as India is open to energy imports from all sources at the lowest rates.
Trade relations with India based on mutual respect, pragmatism: Russia Deputy Minister of Energy
New Delhi, February 11: Pavel Sorokin, Russia's Deputy Minister of Energy, on Tuesday said trade relations with India are based on pragmatism and mutual respect.
Qatar will support India for its energy needs as partner-friend: Gulf country's Energy Minister
New Delhi, February 11: Qatar's Minister of Energy and President and CEO Qatar Energy, Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, said his country is committed to supporting and serving India as the latter is ambitiously pushing for diversifying its energy mix.
Govt launches 10th bidding round for Oil and gas assets under OALP at India Energy Summit
New Delhi, February 11: Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday launched the 10th round of bidding for Oil and Gas under the Open Acreage Licencing Policy (OALP) at the India Energy Summit 2025.