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Many (new) avatars of energy (in)security

On all four dimensions, there are either new complications for old concerns or emerging anxieties in an energy transition.

Many (new) avatars of energy (in)security
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Arunabha Ghosh
For an economy hoping to get to $5 trillion, energy security remains a paramount concern. But the scenario for energy security is changing rapidly. Energy security for India depends on the availability of adequate quantities of critical resources, at prices that are affordable and predictable, with minimum risk of supply disruptions, to ensure sustainability for the environment and future generations. On all four dimensions, there are either new complications for old concerns or emerging anxieties in an energy transition. 
 
First, security of supply is threatened due to shifting of energy geopolitics. India imports nearly 84 per cent of its oil,
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