India: Power ministry suggests old coal plants may sell power beyond PPA timelines
India’s power ministry has suggested that the country’s old coal plants be allowed to retail…
Fossil Fuels
Fossil fuel production set to rise, climate goals in jeopardy: Production Gap Report 2020
While recent months have seen a spate of ‘net-zero by mid-century’ announcements from major economies,…
India’s coal financing sees 126% year-on-year drop in 2019
The new coal vs. renewables financial analysis report found that coal financing in India dropped…
Singapore-Qatar LNG to detail emissions in an industry first
A new LNG deal signed between Qatar and Singapore will set an industry first by…
Glencore chief says there is “no point” in divesting from coal mines
Ivan Glasenberg, the CEO of Anglo-Swiss mining giant Glencore, has dismissed the industry trend of…
Why India cannot yet wish away coal from its energy mix
It has been a few months since India opened up its coal industry to the…
World Bank poured $2 billion into fossil fuel projects in past two years, $12 billion since 2015
Germany’s environmental lobby group Urgewald found that the World Bank has financed fossil fuel projects…
New IFC rules to limit investments in commercial banks without coal exit plan
In a major step forward, the International Financial Corporation (IFC) has published new rules for…
The four hidden risks lurking in India’s gas expansion plans
India’s plans to remake itself into a gas-based economy are floundering. As the previous story…
Why India’s gas boom is running out of steam
Gas had fifteen years to establish itself in India. Seven of those years are gone…