G20 summit: Australia and South Korea the biggest coal power polluters, finds report
Overall G20 per capita coal emissions increased by about 9% from 1.5 tonnes of CO2…
Energy
For European oil majors it is business as usual: Analysis
A detailed analysis shows how major European oil producers continue to greenwash as their investments…
China’s coal imports surge as the country battles extreme weather
The first half of 2023 saw China’s coal imports double compared to the same period…
New solar auction norms cap max capacity at 50% for single bidder, PPA for 20 years
The Centre introduced new guidelines for competitive bidding for grid-connected solar power projects. New norms…
ADNOC Gas announces $7-9 billion 14-year LNG agreement with IOC
Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC Gas recently announced a 14-year $7 billion-$9 billion deal with Indian Oil…
97% solar PV modules made in India exported to the US in FY2023, trade surged 356%
Export of solar equipment, mainly solar PV modules, made locally (actually assembled, as the silica…
India asks IMO to establish 5% zero-carbon marine fuel mix by 2030
India reportedly asked the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to focus on a realistic target that…
IREDA loans grew ‘highest-ever’ to 36% at ₹32,586 crore in 2022-23
Centre-run Indian Renewable Energy Agency (IREDA) sanctioned a ₹32,586 crore loan last financial year (2022-23), which grew…
Govt to fund state refiners’ green goals via equity: Sources
The Centre launched a multi-billion-dollar process seeking equity in its three big state refiners, Indian…
Power tariffs to cost more at night-time peak hours, less during day-time “solar hours”
The government will cut tariffs during “solar hours” or daytime power use, but charge higher…