India is rapidly expanding its use of ethanol, a sugar-based fuel. This strategy aims to cut reliance on imported crude oil and boost farmer incomes. Recent policy changes support higher ethanol blends in vehicles and even aviation fuel. The nation is moving towards E20 and exploring E100. This push is a coordinated effort across agriculture,…
Coal India’s sales surged in March, marking the first increase in six months, as the nation prepares for peak summer demand. This boost comes amid a gas supply crunch, pushing India to rely more heavily on its domestic coal reserves. Power plants are ramping up coal stocks to meet anticipated higher demand and compensate for…
Rajasthan petrol pump dealers allege oil marketing companies have reduced fuel supplies and imposed informal sales limits on consumers. This move, communicated via mobile messages and verbal instructions, could potentially lead to law and order issues at fuel stations across the state.
India has asked state-run fuel retailers to increase the storage capacity of liquefied petroleum gas to meet 30-days’ demand, Sujata Sharma, a joint secretary in the federal oil ministry said on Friday.
European Union sanctions against Nayara Energy and restrictions on Russian oil-derived fuels present significant challenges for Reliance Industries, potentially impacting their access to the European diesel market. Rosneft’s planned divestment of its stake in Nayara is further complicated. Both companies, key Indian fuel exporters, face reduced refining margins due to these constraints.
Oil prices are soaring, pushing the government to consider raising fuel costs. State-run companies are facing significant losses due to the sharp increase in crude oil. While elections are over, a decision on price hikes remains pending. Consumers have seen stable prices so far, but this situation may not last.
In a strategic move to bolster energy security, Coal India is gearing up to establish new coal-to-syngas facilities strategically positioned at mine pitheads or close to industrial users. This initiative comes in light of recent global gas supply challenges, prompting the company to actively seek partnerships with developers and industrial off-takers for these innovative projects.
Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) and Air India have partnered to promote sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), marking a significant move towards greener aviation in India. IOC will supply SAF produced from used cooking oil, starting December, at its Panipat refinery, with an annual production of 35,000 tonnes.
India plans to reduce exclusion zones around nuclear plants to free up land for expansions and attract private investment. This move, approved in principle by regulators, aims to cut land needs significantly, potentially allowing for greater nuclear capacity. However, the decision is expected to face public and political backlash due to safety concerns.
Apraava Energy is the country’s leading integrated energy solutions provider headquartered in Mumbai. It is jointly owned by the CLP Group — one of the largest investor-owned power businesses in Asia and La Caisse (formerly CDPQ), a global investment group.