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Around 74% Asian investor groups adopt Net Zero goals, but only 42% publish transition plans

India, May 18 -- Nearly three-quarters of Asia Investor Group on Climate Change members now have Net Zero portfolio targets. But fewer than half publish detailed transition plans, exposing a critical... Read More


Hormuz disruption hits 18.4 million barrels daily oil flow, 110 bcm of annual LNG trade

India, May 15 -- The closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Israel war with Iran has disrupted 18.4 million barrels per day of oil and 110 bcm of LNG This has driven Brent above $100 and Asian L... Read More


EU aviation fuel rules may raise costs and energy use, scientists warn

India, May 14 -- EU rules to boost sustainable aviation fuel may unintentionally raise costs and energy use, a study warns. The regulations favour renewable fuels of non-biological origin from combus... Read More


Rural India's energy crisis: In Mohad & Sursuli, high LPG refill cost keeps rural households tied to biomass

India, May 13 -- In villages like Mohad and Sursuli in Chhattisgarh, LPG access under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana has not translated into regular use. High refill costs, rising fuel prices and ... Read More


Heatwaves, rooftop solar and data centres force rethink of India's power sector planning

India, May 13 -- India's power sector is entering one of its most complex transition phases as rising heat stress, rapid renewable energy expansion, cooling demand, decentralised renewable systems (DR... Read More


Cooling appliances now drive India's household electricity use

India, May 12 -- India's household electricity use is being reshaped by soaring demand for cooling. Fans, air conditioners and coolers now consume 40% of residential power. Overall use has nearly do... Read More


India drives global coal-based steel expansion as new blast furnace projects rise 5%

India, May 11 -- A total of 319 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of coal-based blast furnace capacity worldwide has either been announced or is under construction, marking a 5 per cent increase over th... Read More


Fossil fuel wealth fails Africa's development promise, says report

India, May 11 -- Decades of oil and gas extraction have failed to deliver inclusive development in 13 African producer states. Instead, fossil fuel dependence has deepened poverty and heightened expo... Read More


Non-tariff barriers now cost more than tariffs for most countries: UNCTAD

India, May 8 -- Non-tariff measures now impose higher trade costs than tariffs for 88 per cent of countries, while developing economies are simultaneously being hit by rising tariffs and mounting comp... Read More


Common EPR portal to anchor India's recycling push as industry, NITI Aayog call for stronger implementation framework

India, May 4 -- The Union environment ministry is set to roll out a common Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) portal, a move aimed at streamlining compliance, improving traceability and scaling In... Read More