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Shreya Jai, a journalist with over a decade of experience, focuses on India's energy and infrastructure sectors. As the dialogue on economic growth pivots towards sustainability, she has developed a keen interest and writes extensively on clean energy policies and climate action. Leading the energy-infrastructure team, she shapes coverage of pivotal sectors in the Indian economy.
Shreya Jai, a journalist with over a decade of experience, focuses on India's energy and infrastructure sectors. As the dialogue on economic growth pivots towards sustainability, she has developed a keen interest and writes extensively on clean energy policies and climate action. Leading the energy-infrastructure team, she shapes coverage of pivotal sectors in the Indian economy.
The Union government had earlier projected coal production to reach 1 bt by FY24, but it was later pushed to FY25
NVVN is the nominated nodal agency for facilitating supply from gas-based power plants (GBPs) from March 25 to October 15, a period identified 'high-demand' this year
Sector experts point that demand would be met on the back of thermal power yet again
Delay in transmission connectivity, expiry of ISTS waiver looming fears for the industry
While Shell is planning a major initiative to re-refine waste oil in its core business of lubricants, it is also adapting cutting-edge AI to enable efficiency and run complex energy simulations
Overall AT&C losses increase marginally, absolute cash gap decreased by 43% from FY23 to FY24: PFC report
Says adaptation will be the focus area for all nations, urges India to accelerate its clean energy efforts, lauded LiFE mission and says India could be an example for the world on climate action
In a joint statement, PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump reaffirmed their commitment to increase energy trade
Ashu Shinghal, managing director of MGL, said that when the sector opens under the Act, they will get at least a 12 per cent return on their investment
Vedanta-backed firm plans to rope in global players for offshore drilling
"This development marks a major milestone in the ongoing efforts to diversify India's crude oil sources and strengthen energy cooperation with Brazil," BPCL said in a statement
This marks the first such strategic investment by a government-owned company in the Indian renewable energy sector
Russia which has been facing increased sanctions from the Global North post the Ukraine war thanked India for the partnership (on oil purchase)
A senior official said, pausing more tenders was "seriously considered" till pending PPA/PSAs are signed, but no final decision was taken
"This strategic initiative aligns with the Government of India's Union Budget 2025 announcement, which targets 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047'' the company said
For the last few years, the government has given a lot of emphasis to hydropower projects and pumped storage solutions through policy push and incentives, said NHPC Chairman & MD
The ministry announced the selected applicants under Category-II of the Financial Incentive Scheme
Centre lures states with higher borrowing limit, brings back focus on privatisation of distribution companies
FM proposes Rs 1.5 trn outlay for 50-yr interest-free loans to states for capex
India's climate goals: More adaptation, less Chinese dependence