A recent day‑long meeting in Mumbai brought together diverse stakeholders to deliberate on the upstream reform agenda and investment opportunities in India. The growing interest in the upstream segment of India’s oil and gas industry was evident in the strong participation at a series of engagements organised by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas...
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ABB India Modernises BPCL’s Vadinar‑Bina Pipeline for Uninterrupted Operations
ABB India Modernises BPCL’s Vadinar‑Bina Pipeline for Uninterrupted Operations At 935 km, BPCL’s Vadinar‑Bina Pipeline stands as a cornerstone of India’s energy security, supplying 7.80 MMTPA to the Bina refinery in Madhya Pradesh amid rising demand. ABB India Ltd, the Indian arm of ABB Group, has successfully delivered a critical energy infrastructure modernisation initiative by...
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Steeling Energy Security: SAPL Redefines India’s Gas Economy
The Srikakulam-Angul Natural Gas Pipeline is a transformative artery, connecting the eastern coast with India’s energy heartland to unlock opportunities for industry, households and sustainable development. Even as the world debates energy security in an increasingly uncertain geopolitical climate, India has quietly executed a world‑class energy asset that is already serving as a template for...
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Coal and the Grid: Why India Still Needs Baseload Power
The country’s power sector has advanced rapidly, yet a dependable, round-the-clock baseload supply is more vital than ever, writes Janmejaya Mahapatra. As 2025 turned out to be another transformative year for India’s power sector, it is time to reflect on the forces that continue to shape one of the world’s most dynamic energy landscapes. Over...
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Energy Security, Investment and Decarbonisation to Take Centrestage at India Energy Week 2026
IEW 2026 will convene global energy leaders from over 120 countries, as systems grapple with rising demand, climate goals and geopolitical shifts. India Energy Week (IEW), one of the world’s leading global energy gatherings, will be held in Goa from January 27-30, bringing together ministers, global CEOs, policymakers, financial institutions, academia and technology providers at...
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PM Modi Hails HPCL’s World-First LC-Max Residue Unit at Visakh Refinery
State‑owned HPCL’s upgrade represents a milestone in India’s deep‑conversion refining and energy independence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded the successful commissioning of the residue upgradation facility (RUF) at Hindustan Petroleum Corp. Ltd (HPCL)’s Visakh Refinery in Andhra Pradesh. In a post on the microblogging site X, Modi stated, “This state-of-the-art facility adds momentum to...
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NITI Aayog Calls for Energy Market Reform Amid Global Transition and Geopolitical Challenges
NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Berry has stressed the need to balance environmental goals with affordability and competitiveness, observing that energy security is now both a diplomatic and structural challenge. Vice Chairman of the government think tank NITI Aayog, Suman Berry, has urged a review of India’s energy sector market structure, noting that the traditional...
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Khattar to Represent India at G20 Energy Meet in South Africa, Showcasing Renewable Milestone and Inclusive Growth Agenda
He will also share India’s experience in expanding energy access and affordability—particularly across rural and underserved regions—and spotlight the challenges faced by developing nations in navigating climate and energy transitions amid resource and capacity constraints. Union Minister for Power, Manohar Lal Khattar, will represent India at the G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting (ETMM) in KwaZulu-Natal,...
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Biofuels Earn Farmers $15 Billion Over 11 Years, Says Puri; Reaffirms Commitment to Shield Consumers from Fuel Price Volatility
Amid global crude price volatility, domestic fuel rates have been reduced through targeted government measures to uphold energy security, affordability, and access for all, Puri stated. India’s Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme has generated ₹1.25 trillion ($15 billion) in income for farmers between Ethanol Supply Year (ESY) 2014-15 and July 2025, Union Minister for Petroleum...
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India Calls for Inclusive Energy Governance at BRICS Meet
Inviting BRICS nations to participate in the 2026 BRICS Energy Gathering in India, Manohar Lal Khattar, Union Minister for Power, highlighted energy security as one of the most pressing global challenges. Speaking at the BRICS Energy Ministers’ Meeting in Brasília on May 19, he emphasised the need to strengthen BRICS cooperation to ensure economic stability,...
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