Sudheer Pal Singh

India's first fly ash-rare earth tender to be awarded in two months

The state-run miner plans to award a pilot project for extracting rare earth elements from fly ash within two months, potentially opening a new domestic source of critical minerals

AM Green, VOC Port sign MoU for ₹2,000-crore green ammonia bunkering hub

The project aims to develop 200 KTPA of green ammonia marine bunkering capacity by 2029-30, with plans to scale up capacity and investment over the next decade

Oil prices could reach $150 if war with Iran heats up again: Rystad Energy

Rystad Energy has warned that renewed hostilities between the US and Iran could drive crude prices sharply higher as supply disruptions deepen across the Gulf region

India-US energy ties can help achieve $500 bn trade goal by 2030: Report

A USIBC-Grant Thornton Bharat report highlights opportunities across LNG, crude oil and petrochemicals to deepen trade, investment and energy security ties

Heatwaves, urbanisation drive record power demand, reshape energy planning

A record peak demand of 271 GW in May underscores the growing impact of heatwaves, urbanisation and electrification, while raising fresh questions about grid resilience and energy planning

Royalty rate cuts aim to reduce costs, boost oil and gas exploration

While lower royalties are expected to improve project viability and attract investment, concerns remain over poor prospectivity data, limited discoveries, and competition from more attractive regions

India's green hydrogen market at an inflexion point: IFC exec Fakhoury

India's green hydrogen sector has reached a tipping point, says IFC, as improving economics, policy support and rising industrial demand drive market growth

Oil Marketing Companies losing ₹700 per cylinder despite price hikes: Govt

Domestic LPG cylinder price raised by ₹29

Hardeep Puri launches E85 fuel; to be 20% cheaper than E20 petrol

E85 fuel will initially be available at 48 outlets and is planned to reach 5,000 retail pumps by December 2027, supporting higher ethanol blending levels

Oil India reports second presence of natural gas in Andaman Offshore

Oil India Limited has reported a second natural gas presence in its Andaman offshore block, strengthening prospects for future hydrocarbon exploration in the region

NTPC floats EoI for flexible thermal generation to balance renewable power

State-run NTPC seeks technology providers and EPC partners to develop flexible thermal power units capable of supporting renewable energy integration and grid stability

IFC, Siemens, Fullerton to invest $105 mn in green hydrogen firm Hygenco

IFC, Siemens Financial Services and Fullerton Carbon Action Fund back Hygenco with $105 million to accelerate green hydrogen and green ammonia projects in India

Ramky Infra eyes ₹6,000 crore orders in FY27, explores carbon capture

The infrastructure company expects growth from wastewater treatment, industrial parks and circular economy projects while evaluating opportunities in carbon capture

Fuel price hikes could add up to 48 bps to inflation, warns Crisil

Crisil said cumulative increases in petrol and diesel prices could approach Rs 10 per litre, raising transport costs and exerting upward pressure on both food and core inflation

L&T assesses opportunities in coal gasification amid energy transition

L&T says coal gasification aligns with its energy-transition strategy and will be evaluated selectively amid the government's push for cleaner use of domestic coal

Commercial LPG price rises ₹42; ATF for international airlines down 27%

Oil marketing companies have increased commercial LPG prices by Rs 42 per cylinder, while aviation turbine fuel for international airlines has been cut by 27 per cent

Need uniform policy for below-the-ground sector: Vedanta's Anil Agarwal

Vedanta chairman Anil Agarwal says the group's demerger will unlock massive growth, while urging India to liberalise mining and energy policies to boost domestic production

$360 bn infra push cuts India's logistics cost to 10% of GDP: Report

India's logistics cost has fallen to 10-10.7 per cent of GDP in FY26 from 13-14 per cent a decade ago, generating annual savings of up to $133 billion, says report

'Power consumers in India can save ₹2.5 trillion by doubling AC efficiency'

A UC Berkeley study says stricter air-conditioner efficiency standards can reduce peak power demand, lower electricity bills and help India avoid future power shortages

No blanket extension of ALMM list for solar cells beyond June 1, says MNRE

Under the existing framework for ALMM List-II for solar PV cells, net-metering projects and open-access projects commissioned before June 1, 2026, are exempt