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Wipro, Saudi's National Grid ink deal to boost operational efficiencies

Wipro signs a multi-year agreement with Saudi National Grid SA to implement a smart meter data management system, improving grid stability and operational efficiencies

India may escape 'relatively unscathed' from European Union's sanctions

Different kinds of sanctions are staggered for implementation until Jan 2026, giving further room for Indian refiners to take countermeasures, according to EU sanction documents and refining officials

BP-chartered tanker leaves port of Nayara Energy without loading diesel

The vessel was supposed to load ultra low sulphur diesel on July 21 with the cargo bound for Africa

Govt allows NTPC to invest up to ₹20,000 cr in renewable energy

The government on Wednesday permitted state-run NTPC to invest up to Rs 20,000 crore for renewable energy capacity addition to achieve 60 GW capacity by 2032. I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared details about the decision taken at the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The CCEA has enhanced delegation of power to NTPC Ltd to invest in NTPC Green Energy Ltd (NGEL) and subsequently, NGEL investing in NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NREL) and its other JVs/subsidiaries up to Rs 20,000 crore for Renewable Energy (RE) capacity addition to achieve 60 GW Renewable Energy Capacity by 2032. The earlier approved prescribed limit for NTPC was Rs 7,500 crore. The enhanced delegation given to NTPC and NGEL will facilitate accelerated development of renewable projects in the country, an official release said. The move will also play a vital role in strengthening power infrastructure and ensuring investment in providing reliable, round-the-clock ...

FGD rule relaxation may cut electricity cost by 25-30 paise per unit

The government's move to ease sulphur emission rules for most coal-fired power plants strikes a delicate balance between costs, climate and compliance and is expected to cut electricity costs by 25-30 paise per unit, officials said on Sunday. In a gazette notification, the government has restricted the 2015 mandate of installing flue-gas desulphurisation (FGD) systems that remove sulphur from a power plants' exhaust gases, only to plants located within 10 kilometres of cities with a population exceeding one million. Plants in critically polluted areas or non-attainment cities will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis while all other plants -- accounting for nearly 79 per cent of India's thermal power capacity -- are exempt from mandatory FGD installation. The notification stated that the decision was made following a detailed analysis by the Central Pollution Control Board, which found increased carbon dioxide emissions resulting from the operation of existing control ...

India's biggest bet on securing bids from foreign drillers in crucial move

An official said main problem for India's petroleum sector, considering its lucrative geology less than that of countries in Africa and South America, was frequent changes in tax & incentive policies

Gentari, Shell India forge EV charger roaming partnership in India

Clean energy firm Gentari and Shell India have formed a strategic partnership to improve electric vehicle (EV) charging accessibility nationwide, according to a company announcement on Thursday. The partnership aims to provide access to a collective network of over 450 EV charging points across India. "Effective July 10, Shell Recharge charging points will be accessible through the Gentari Go app, and Gentari chargers will be available to Shell Recharge users, giving them access to a network of more than 450 chargers," Gentari said in a statement. The partnership aims to significantly enhance EV charging accessibility and service quality in India by enabling roaming between Gentari Go and Shell Recharge. Gentari Go provides users with access to a growing network of over 5,000 charging points across India, Malaysia, and Thailand. In India alone, Gentari Go features more than 3,000 charging points. This network will increase with the integration of Shell Recharge's strategically loca

Repurpose LNG infra to make ports GH2 export hubs, say ports body

Report calls for establishing common user infrastructure for quickly setting up green hydrogen facilities

Powering change: How Pakistan is crowdfunding its energy revolution

Across Pakistan, a grassroots energy revolution is reshaping the grid, and offering a possible model that could transform similar fast-growing, energy-poor countries in Asia and Africa

Reliance Power participates in global bids for 1,500-MW energy project

Anil Ambani's Reliance Power Ltd is planning to set up a 1,500-MW gas-based power project overseas and is actively participating in several international tenders for its development, according to sources. Sources said, Reliance Power has submitted competitive bids for gas-based power projects in Kuwait, UAE, and Malaysia as part of its selective global expansion strategy. The company has recently secured two mega power projects in Bhutan - a 500-MW solar project and a 770-MW hydropower project. Based on the outcome of the ongoing international bids, Reliance Power plans to relocate two 750 MW modules of world-class equipment currently in its possession in India. The proposed project is expected to create significant value in Reliance Power's balance sheet, as the company aims to realise up to Rs 2,000 crore through the monetisation of these assets. When contacted, a Reliance Power spokesperson confirmed the company's participation in global tenders. Originally, the company had ..

ACME Solar secures BESS projects of 275 MW/550 MWh in Andhra Pradesh

ACME Solar Holdings on Thursday said it has bagged standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) projects with cumulative capacity of 275 MW/550 MWh in Andhra Pradesh. The project requires system availability for two full operational cycles of two hours each every day, a company statement said. ACME Solar Holdings Ltd has emerged as the winning bidder for NHPC's tender for cumulative capacity of 275 MW/550 MWh standalone BESS projects in Andhra Pradesh across two projects at Kuppam and Ghani, the statement said. The company's winning bid for the Kuppam project was at a tariff of Rs 2,10,000 per MW per month with a capacity of 50 MW/100 MWh, it said. Its winning bid for the Ghani project was at a tariff of Rs 2,22,000 per MW per month with a capacity of 225 MW/450 MWh, as per the statement. As part of the project, ACME Solar will receive viability gap funding of Rs 27 lakh per MWh, or 30 per cent of the total project cost, whichever is lower, it said. The auction was part of a

Greenzo Energy receives order worth ₹320 crore from Oswal Energies

Clean-tech company Greenzo Energy on Wednesday said it has secured an order worth Rs 320 crore from Oswal Energies Limited for the supply of electrolysers and balance of plant equipment for a 20 MW green hydrogen facility in Gujarat, taking the company's total order book to Rs 1800 cr. As part of the order, Greenzo Energy will execute the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) of project, which is to be completed over a period of next 12-15 months, the company said. "Greenzo Energy will manufacture and deliver its indigenously developed electrolysers and integrated balance of plant (BoP) systems, leveraging its expertise in scalable and high-efficiency hydrogen solutions," it said. Electrolysers and BoP equipment will be supplied to the upcoming green hydrogen facility in Kalol and Kutch. Balance of Plant (BoP) equipment comprises systems used across industries to support the main equipment. Sandeep Agarwal, Managing Director, Greenzo Energy India said, "Oswal's proven E

Blocking of Strait of Hormuz may impact India's energy procurement: Experts

Any blocking or disruption of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz -- a narrow passage connecting the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea -- will have significant global and regional impact, including for India's energy security, strategic affairs experts said on Sunday. Following the US bombing of three major Iranian nuclear sites, Tehran has indicated that closing the Strait of Hormuz for shipping is one of the options on the table to pressure its adversaries. Nearly 30 percent of global oil and a third of the world's LNG (liquefied natural gas) passes through the strait daily and its closure would immediately reduce global supplies triggering a spike in prices, they said. The closure of the narrow passage would have significant global repercussions across energy markets and it will impact India's energy security as well, Dr Laxman Kumar Behera, Associate Professor at Special Centre for National Security Studies at the Jawaharlal Nehru University, told PTI. Behera said any disruption

Nearly half of India's power generation capacity non-fossil: Govt data

Nearly half of India's installed power generation capacity of a total of 476 GW is non-fossil fuel-based as of June, but coal-based thermal electricity plays a critical part, according to government data. According to a government explainer on energy and environment issued on Sunday, India's total installed power capacity has reached 476 GW as of June 2025. Non-fossil fuel sources now contribute 235.7 GW (49%) of total capacity, including 226.9 GW renewable and 8.8 GW nuclear, it stated. As of June 2025, India's renewable energy includes 110.9 GW of solar and 51.3 GW of wind power installed capacity. In addition to the installed capacity, 176.70 GW worth of RE projects are under implementation, with 72.06 GW under bidding stages. It explained that thermal power remains dominant, accounting for 240 GW or 50.52 per cent of installed capacity. It noted that India's energy sector is heavily reliant on non-renewable thermal sources, which together account for the largest share of the

India slips to 71st spot on Energy Transition Index; investment capacity up

Helped by significant improvement in energy efficiency and investment capacity, India has been ranked 71st on a global Energy Transition Index released on Wednesday by the World Economic Forum. Sweden topped the list of 118 countries, followed by Finland, Denmark, Norway and Switzerland in the top five. China was ranked 12th, the US was 17th and Pakistan at 101st place. Congo was ranked lowest. While India's rank has fallen from 63rd last year, the WEF said India and China experienced the greatest overall improvement among large economies, especially in increasing access to energy and strengthening transition readiness. The WEF said the top five largest economies China, the US, EU, Japan and India will ultimately determine the pace and direction of the global energy transition due to their sheer size. Together, they account for around half of the global GDP, population and total energy supply (TES), and also nearly two-thirds of global emissions, giving them an outsized influenc

Boson Cell leads India's march towards sustainable energy storage solutions

Boson Cell launches two lithium variants to support India's clean mobility, drone, and renewable sectors, aligning with the Atmanirbhar Bharat energy self-reliance mission

Boson Cell leads India's march towards sustainable energy storage solutions

Boson Cell launches two lithium variants to support India's clean mobility, drone, and renewable sectors, aligning with the Atmanirbhar Bharat energy self-reliance mission

Boson Cell leads India's march towards sustainable energy storage solutions

Boson Cell launches two lithium variants to support India's clean mobility, drone, and renewable sectors, aligning with the Atmanirbhar Bharat energy self-reliance mission

ECB cuts growth, inflation forecasts amid trade war and weak demand

Inflation is now seen falling further below the ECB's 2% target next year as lower energy costs, a stronger euro and weak economic growth all weigh on prices

India's energy transition, grid security hinge on strategic diversification

Regulatory frameworks must evolve to recognise both 'strategic premium' and 'cybersecurity premium' as legitimate components in tariff determination