As India’s energy appetite continues to escalate, it opens an exciting landscape for growth across nuclear, renewable, and thermal energy sectors. By the milestone year of 2047, green energy is expected to be at the forefront, showcasing pioneering initiatives such as floating solar arrays and agri-photovoltaic installations.
Indian refiners Indian Oil Corp and Bharat Petroleum Corp have resumed January orders for Russian oil from non-sanctioned suppliers due to attractive discounts. BPCL secured four cargoes of Urals and CPC, while IOC also purchased Russian oil for January loading. Other state refiners and Nayara Energy continue to process Russian crude.
Over the past year, my research has first highlighted the rapidly growing power demand of AI systems, followed by an assessment of the associated carbon and water footprints. Today, my latest research—published in Resources, Conservation & Recycling—addresses another, often overlooked consequence of the expanding AI infrastructure: electronic waste. While this is not the first attempt…
India is increasing energy imports from Africa to diversify its supply and reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz amid West Asia conflict disruptions. The country has expanded its supplier network for crude oil, LPG, and LNG, ensuring stable fuel availability and mitigating risks from geopolitical uncertainties.
India’s imports of Russian crude oil surged 4% in November to a five-month high of €2.6 billion, making it the second-largest buyer behind China. Refined fuels produced from this crude were significantly exported to Australia, with Jamnagar refinery’s shipments to the country increasing by 69%.
Fuel prices in India may rise significantly after April 29. Global crude oil costs are high, causing losses for Indian refiners. Kotak Institutional Equities predicts a potential increase of Rs 25-28 per litre over time. However, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has clarified that there is no such proposal to hike fuel prices…
Jammu and Kashmir is reviving the 120-year-old Mohra Power Project. This historic hydroelectric facility shut down in the 1990s. The government is accelerating power generation efforts. The project’s revival holds historical and symbolic value. It is a significant piece of Kashmir’s engineering heritage.
Ola is the sole battery production linked incentive beneficiary with established capacity. Union minister H D Kumaraswamy informed the Lok Sabha. Ola’s current battery manufacturing capacity under the scheme is 1 GigaWatt hour. Other beneficiaries like Reliance New Energy and ACC Energy Storage have no current capacity. The center plans to support 50 GWh advanced…
The upcoming 2025 Electricity Amendment Bill is poised to reshape the energy landscape with the introduction of cost-reflective tariffs. This legislation will empower regulatory commissions to take action on any delays in tariff submissions. By minimizing cross-subsidies, the bill aims to strengthen the competitiveness of the energy sector.
State-run oil marketing companies have increased petrol and diesel prices by about ₹2.7 per litre, marking the fourth hike in 11 days and pushing the total rise to around ₹7.5–8 per litre.