India’s iron and steel industry capable of emitting less and producing more: Report
A new report underlines the need for better planning, new technologies and adequate finance to…
Fossil Fuels
Power ministry mandates 40% RE generation for all new thermal power plants
India’s Ministry of Power has issued a notification that all coal-based power plants starting commercial…
Russia announces 5% oil output cut in March, OPEC+ to keep its production targets unchanged
Russia shocked oil markets last week by announcing a voluntary production cut of 5,00,000 barrels…
New transport routes likely to make thermal power more expensive during the summer peak
A mid-January directive by the Power Ministry asked the states of Maharashtra, Punjab, Rajasthan and…
Indian electricity regulator orders power cos to be compensated for forced generation in 2022
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) last week clarified that power producers will have to…
NTPC planning to turn to nuclear power to drive its decarbonisation strategy
Decarbonisation plans at India’s largest power producer, National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd (NTPC), will reportedly…
Australian coal not as clean as claimed: Australian MP
The MP claims that Australian companies have been lying for years about the quality of coal…
Oil and gas lobby makes its presence felt more than ever at COP27
More fossil fuel lobbyists had registered for this year’s COP than representatives of the 10…
Report highlights case studies that show future without coal emissions is possible
The case studies in the new report by PPCA cover policy, social, technical, and financial…
Countries with net-zero pledges form majority of coal consumers: Report
Immediate policy action to rapidly mobilise massive financing for clean energy alternatives to coal and…