The new integrated central sector scheme offers assured offtake, predictable pricing, capital support, pipeline connectivity, credit guarantees and ecosystem development. Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Thursday launched GOBARdhan, a âč1.24 trillion ($28 billion) scheme to accelerate compressed biogas (CBG) production, aiming to reduce reliance on imported natural gas and strengthen rural incomes. âIndiaâs...
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When Climate Hits the Grid
Intensifying climate shocks and rising asset exposure demand climateâinformed resilience across Indiaâs power sector value chain, argue Zeya Farhan and Krishna S Kumar. Indiaâs power sector is undergoing historic expansion, driven by urbanisation, electrification, and economic growth. Historically, Indiaâs power generation fleet has been dominated by conventional generation capacity. However, in the last decade, renewable...
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Centre, Assam, Nagaland Sign Tripartite MoU to Unlock Border Hydrocarbons
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the tripartite agreement would unlock new possibilities for oil and natural gas exploration, as well as mineral mining, across the Northeast. As part of Indiaâs longâterm energy security strategy, the Government of India and the State Governments of Assam and Nagaland signed a tripartite MoU on Thursday to facilitate...
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S&P Urges Breaking Barriers as India Growth Outlook Moderates
A report by the global consultancy says the energy shock could be an opportunity to tackle tactical issues and clear roadblocks, helping the worldâs fastestâgrowing major economy achieve longerâterm growth and sustainability goals. The energy price surge and supply constraints triggered by the conflict in West Asia are feeding into broader economic stress for India,...
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MoPNG Highlights Financing Strength, Regulatory Reforms Ahead of New Upstream Bid Rounds
A recent dayâlong 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 Indiaâs 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 BPCLâs VadinarâBina Pipeline for Uninterrupted Operations
ABB India Modernises BPCLâs VadinarâBina Pipeline for Uninterrupted Operations At 935 km, BPCLâs VadinarâBina Pipeline stands as a cornerstone of Indiaâs 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 Indiaâs Gas Economy
The Srikakulam-Angul Natural Gas Pipeline is a transformative artery, connecting the eastern coast with Indiaâs 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 worldâclass 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 Indiaâs power sector, it is time to reflect on the forces that continue to shape one of the worldâs 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 worldâs 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 HPCLâs World-First LC-Max Residue Unit at Visakh Refinery
Stateâowned HPCLâs upgrade represents a milestone in Indiaâs deepâconversion 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)âs Visakh Refinery in Andhra Pradesh. In a post on the microblogging site X, Modi stated, âThis state-of-the-art facility adds momentum to...
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