17-June-2024
Power
” New Delhi : Collective action is required to achieve renewable energy targets, making India a leader in wind energy and creating a greener, brighter future for all, Minister of State of New and Renewable Energy and Power, Shripad Yesso Naik, said.” : Sarkaritel.com
” New Delhi : Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, on Sunday announced the signing of an agreement with Bhutan for a 570 MW green hydro plant, along with collaborating on transformative infrastructure initiatives in the neighbouring country.” : Sarkaritel.com
Builders must provide for rain harvesting, solar energy to make housing societies sustainable: Govt
New Delhi : Builders must provide for rain harvesting, solar energy to make housing societies sustainable: Govt. : Economic Times
G Kishan Reddy to launch 10th round of coal mines auction next week
New Delhi : G Kishan Reddy to launch 10th round of coal mines auction next week. : Economic Times
Assam aiming to produce 3,000 mw of solar power by 2027: CM
Guwahati : Assam aiming to produce 3,000 mw of solar power by 2027: CM : Economic Times
Assam secretariat becomes India’s 1st eco-friendly state govt headquarters
New Delhi : The Assam Secretariat on Sunday became the country’s first green state government headquarters with the inauguration of a 2.5 MW solar power project on its campus, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. : Business Standard
IREDA CMD emphasizes innovative financing solutions for wind energy adoption
New Delhi : Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) Pradip Kumar Das participated in a panel discussion on “Accelerating Onshore Wind Energy Adoption in India” as part of the Global Wind Day celebrations – Pawan-Urja: Powering the Future of India. : psuwatch.com
Coal Ministry to offer 62 Blocks in 10th round of Commercial Coal Block Auction
New Delhi : Aligning with the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for attaining energy independence by 2047 and to ensure “Atma-Nirbharta (self-reliance) in coal”, the Union Minister of Coal and Mines, Shri G Kishan Reddy. : psuconnect.in
Non-payment of dues: Adani Group arm begins power disconnection drive in Mumbai locality
Mumbai : Non-payment of dues: Adani Group arm begins power disconnection drive in Mumbai locality. : Economic Times
Electricity in Punjab to cost more as PSERC hikes power tariff by 10-15 paise per unit
Chandigarh : Electricity in Punjab to cost more as PSERC hikes power tariff by 10-15 paise per unit. : Economic Times
Adani Electricity cuts power supply of 100 homes in Mumbai. Here’s why
Mumbai : Adani Electricity has disconnected power supply to 100 homes in Mumbai’s Chembur, as per a report in the Times of India. : Economic Times
Assam CM Sarma lays foundation stone for 25-MW solar power project
New Delhi : In a significant step towards enhancing green energy generation in the state, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma laid the foundation stone for a 25-MW solar power generation project at the premises of the Namrup Thermal Power Station in Dibrugarh district on Friday. : Business Standard
Centre plans to launch ‘Coal Reforms 3.0’, eyes non-power sectors
New Delhi : The Centre is preparing to launch ‘Coal Reforms 3.0’, aimed at reducing overall coal imports and increasing the availability of coal for industrial sectors. : Business Standard
Assam aiming to produce 3,000 mw of solar power by 2027: CM
New Delhi : Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said the state was aiming to produce 3,000 mw of solar power by 2027. : psuwatch.com
Oil and Gas
Govt headhunter interviews eight people for HPCL top post; rejects them all
New Delhi : The government headhunter PESB has rejected all candidates it interviewed for the top job at Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL), the third instance in as many years that the board has not found any suitable candidate for the role in a state oil firm. : Business Standard
Centre slashes windfall tax on crude oil to Rs 3,250 per tonne
New Delhi : The centre on Friday slashed windfall tax on domestically produced crude oil to Rs 3,250 per tonne from Rs 5,200 per tonne. : Economic Times
Karnataka hikes petrol, diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre
Bengaluru : The Karnataka government has announced an increase in the prices of petrol and diesel, effective immediately from Saturday. : Economic Times
India in talks with Equinor for crude reserve, long-term LNG deals
New Delhi : India in talks with Equinor for crude reserve, long-term LNG deals. : Mint
India in talks with Norway’s Equinor for oil reserves, says report
New Delhi : India is in talks with Norway’s Equinor ASA for its participation in the country’s strategic petroleum reserves, as well as for long-term liquefied natural gas deals from the company’s US and Qatar portfolios, the Mint newspaper reported. : Business Standard
Hike in fuel prices will ensure funding essential services: CM Siddaramaiah
New Delhi : Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday defended the hike in petrol and diesel prices saying that it will ensure funding essential public services and development projects. : Business Standard
IBA demands Rs 90/kg fixed rate for procurement of compressed biogas
New Delhi : Indian Biogas Association (IBA) is demanding a fixed rate of Rs 90 per kg for procurement of biogas by oil and gas marketing companies, from the government, citing environmental benefits and to boost the sector. : Business Standard
Windfall tax on petroleum crude cut to Rs 3,250 per MT from Rs 5,200
New Delhi : The Indian government has cut the windfall tax on petroleum crude to Rs 3,250 ($38.90) per metric tonne from Rs 5,200, effective June 15, according to a notification issued on Friday. : Business Standard
Kalpataru Projects International exploring green hydrogen electrolyser manufacturing, says Director Amit Uplenchwar
New Delhi : Kalpataru Projects International exploring green hydrogen electrolyser manufacturing, says Director Amit Uplenchwar. : Economic Times
Ethanol blending in petrol now stands at over 15%
New Delhi : Average ethanol blending in petrol crossed 15% for the first time in May as oil companies ramped up purchases from biofuel makers whose production capacity has sharply risen in recent years. : Economic Times
Petrol, diesel to get costlier in K’taka as govt hikes sales tax on fuel
Bengaluru : Karnataka government on Saturday hiked sales tax on fuel which will make petrol and diesel costlier. : Business Standard
Oil future prices head for weekly gain on solid 2024 demand outlook
New Delhi : Oil futures prices edged higher on Friday and were on course for their best week in months, supported by forecasts for solid crude oil and fuel demand in 2024. : Business Standard
Essar to invest Rs 30,000 cr in green hydrogen plant in Gujarat over 4 yrs
New Delhi : Essar Group plans to invest Rs 30,000 crore over the next four years in setting up a green hydrogen plant at Jamnagar in Gujarat as the metals-to-infrastructure conglomerate eyes clean energy as a key pillar for its new phase of growth. : Business Standard
