Adani Energy Solutions (AESL) is set to acquire smart metering company IntelliSmart Infrastructure for ₹3,050 crore, bolstering its position as India’s largest smart metering platform with over 47 million meters. This strategic move aligns with India’s ambitious plan to replace 250 million conventional electricity meters with smart meters to modernize the power distribution ecosystem and…
Indian energy firms want the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board to allow pipeline connections. This could free up nearly 10% of domestic gas output. Around 14 million cubic metres of gas from the Northeast is currently unused. A temporary waiver could unlock 8 million cubic metres of gas quickly.
BP is reorganising its business into two core units, upstream and downstream. Gordon Birrell will lead the upstream operations, while Richard Harding takes charge of downstream on an interim basis. This strategic shift aims to simplify operations and refocus on oil and gas. Renewable energy investments will be scaled back.
Aviation fuel prices have increased by about 10 percent. State-owned fuel retailers have introduced a price stabilization scheme. Domestic airlines can now get a fixed fuel rate for up to three years. This move aims to protect airlines and passengers from global oil price swings. Airlines opting for the scheme will pay Rs 115 per…
A significant solar power project is set to be established in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a 250 MW solar power plant on defence land. This initiative marks a major step in renewable energy adoption. The project will also feature a Battery Energy Storage System.
Adani Energy Solutions Limited is acquiring IntelliSmart Infrastructure Private Limited for Rs 3,050 crore. This deal will create India’s largest smart metering platform with over 4.7 crore meters. IntelliSmart currently has a portfolio of over 2.2 crore smart meters. Adani Energy Solutions already has an order book of over 2.46 crore meters.
India’s fuel consumption rose to 19.93 million metric tons in May, a slight increase from April but a 6.5% drop year-on-year. Liquefied petroleum gas consumption plummeted by approximately 20% due to shipping disruptions and sanctions impacting Iranian imports. Gasoline sales declined, while diesel consumption saw an increase.
Indian industry is pushing for a clear framework to license and transfer technology for indigenous 700MW PHWR reactors to private players. This move aims to accelerate nuclear capacity expansion and attract vital investment. Ficci highlighted that structured technology transfer and licensing are crucial for faster project deployment and mobilising capital, ultimately strengthening India’s nuclear power…