Page 9 - Latest Updates on Hardeep Singh Puri
Implementation of schemes in UP accelerated since Adityanath took over: Min
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Sunday said the implementation of central schemes in Uttar Pradesh has accelerated significantly since Yogi Adityanath took over as chief minister of the state
 "Implementation of schemes in UP accelerated since Adityanath took over: Min")
Big Russia presence in India Energy Summit indicates stronger ties
The European Union ban on seaborne Russian fuel shipments, coupled with earlier restrictions on the bloc's crude purchases, give more impetus for Moscow to ramp up the flows to India
 "Big Russia presence in India Energy Summit indicates stronger ties")
Focused on green shift despite war-led scramble for conventional fuel: Puri
Petroleum minister hints at sustained lifting of Russian crude; hails IEW 2023 as a watershed event
 "Focused on green shift despite war-led scramble for conventional fuel: Puri")
Work in progress to set up Coal-to-Methanol plants in country: Puri
Blending of 15 per cent methanol in gasoline can result in at least a 15 per cent reduction in the import of gasoline/crude oil
PM Modi always prioritised energy sector of Northeast: Hardeep Singh Puri
Without giving any detail, the Union minister said several big projects in the sector are also in the pipeline in the region
 "PM Modi always prioritised energy sector of Northeast: Hardeep Singh Puri")
Puri hopes for cut in petrol prices no sooner oil firms recoup past losses
"I will hope if under-recoveries (or losses) end, prices should come down," he said at an event
 "Puri hopes for cut in petrol prices no sooner oil firms recoup past losses")
India increasing domestic oil and gas exploration: Hardeep Singh Puri
Diesel price increased from Rs 86.67 per litre in December 2021 to Rs 89.62 a year later. Rate of petrol rose from Rs 95.41 per litre to Rs 96.72
Puri asks automakers to start introducing green vehicles in market
Puri said India is a place where it's not just economies of scale but where "when we do something hundreds and thousands of people will follow"
Ethanol blending in petrol rose to 10.17% in July 2022: Petroleum Minister
"India has increased the ethanol blending in petrol from 1.53 per cent in 2013-14 to 10.17 per cent in July 2022," an official statement quoted Puri as saying
OMCs to give green hydrogen plan soon, says Hardeep Singh Puri
Electrolysers use electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. When electricity for the electrolyser comes from renewable sources like wind and solar, the hydrogen produced is called green
 "OMCs to give green hydrogen plan soon, says Hardeep Singh Puri")
Govt working on policy for ethanol pumps, says Union minister Gadkari
Says he will meet with petroleum minister in next 15 days to discuss this
 "Govt working on policy for ethanol pumps, says Union minister Gadkari")
India to explore buying oil from Guyana in long-term deal, says govt
India's Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri met Guyana's President Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Thursday
 "India to explore buying oil from Guyana in long-term deal, says govt")
Puri releases guidelines for ranking cities based on financial performance
Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri released on Wednesday draft guidelines for a new ranking system of cities based on financial performance and beautification
India will contribute 10% of incremental global petchem demand growth: Puri
India, whose per capita consumption is significantly lower than that of developed economies, will contribute 10% of the incremental growth of global petrochemical demand, Hardeep Singh Puri said
India preparing to launch 20% ethanol with gasoline: Hardeep Puri
India is preparing to launch sales of 20% ethanol with gasoline and will look to gradually raise its share of the cleaner fuel in its energy mix, the country's oil minister Hardeep Singh Puri said
Six non-BJP ruled states have not reduced VAT on petroleum products: Puri
West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telengana, Kerala and Jharkhand have not reduced the VAT on petroleum products, leading to higher prices of petrol and diesel there, Hardeep Singh Puri said
 "Six non-BJP ruled states have not reduced VAT on petroleum products: Puri")
Six non-BJP ruled states have not reduced VAT on petroleum products: Govt
Six states: West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telengana, Kerala and Jharkhand have not reduced the VAT
 "Six non-BJP ruled states have not reduced VAT on petroleum products: Govt")
LPG connections up to 325 million: Union minister Puri tells Lok Sabha
Number of LPG connections increased from 140 mn in 2014 to 325 mn this year. Of these, 96 mn connections were provided under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), Hardeep Singh Puri told the Lok Sabha
 "LPG connections up to 325 million: Union minister Puri tells Lok Sabha")
Delhi municipal corporation polls: Campaign for elections to end today
The campaign for the high-profile MCD elections will come end today, with top campaigners, including Arvind Kejriwal, Piyush Goyal and Hardeep Singh Puri, reaching out to voters in full swing
 "Delhi municipal corporation polls: Campaign for elections to end today")
Construction tech key for India to achieve zero emissions by 2070: H S Puri
The minister notes that the built environment generates significant carbon emissions accounting for almost 39% of gross carbon emissions worldwide