Oil & gas projects halted in Cauvery Delta, with caveats
A new act passed in the Tamil Nadu Assembly has halted all new projects for…
Energy
After increasing Customs duty on solar products to 20% in Union budget, government drops it back to zero
Following the budget 2020 announcement that solar PV cells and modules will attract 20% basic…
Polish firms suspend construction of Ostroleka C plant
Financing for new coal plants is reportedly slowing down, or being suspended, in Poland, as…
India allocates Rs22,000 crore for power and renewables in budget 2020-21
India allocated Rs 22,000 crore (~$3.08 billion) for the power and renewable sector, raising the…
Towards a low carbon steel sector – Special report on India’s steel industry emissions
A new report released by India’s Minister for Steel, Mr. Dharmendra Pradhan today highlights how…
New shipping fuels causing surge in black carbon emissions
Studies have found that very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO), mandated for ships by the…
India’s renewable energy generation grew slowest in 4 years
Latest state data has shown that India’s renewable energy generation witnessed the slowest growth in…
India removes end-use restriction on coal mining, allocates $794 million for gas grid
The Indian government has done away with captive end-use restrictions on coal mining to open…
51% RE, rest coal power: India offers generators to sell renewable and fossil fuel power in a “bundle”
India has clarified its stance on bundling of power generated through fossil fuels and RE…
India: Green cess on coal may be axed, coal mining may be opened up to any industry
A surprise proposal tabled by the Indian Prime Minister’s office may axe the ₹400/tonne green…