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From tariffs to cross-subsidy, govt makes big power sector reform push

New Delhi, Oct. 11 -- The power ministry has proposed a slew of reforms in the sector through a draft of amendments to the Electricity Bill, 2003. Among key proposals is giving more teeth to state ele... Read More


Renewable surge stalled: India adds 26.8 GW power but grid expansion lags

New Delhi, Oct. 10 -- India's race to expand clean energy is running into a transmission bottleneck. Even as new power generation capacity has nearly tripled to 26.8 GW so far this fiscal year, expans... Read More


BP to pump in $3-4 billion with RIL, ONGC to boost oil & gas exploration

New Delhi, Oct. 8 -- New Delhi: Global energy giant BP Plc plans to invest $3-4 billion in India's oil and gas exploration & production (E&P) over the next three to four years, along with partners Rel... Read More


BP to pump in $3-4 billion with RIL, ONGC to boost oil & gas exploration

New Delhi, Oct. 8 -- Global energy giant BP Plc plans to invest $3-4 billion in India's oil and gas exploration & production (E&P) over the next three to four years, along with partners Reliance Indus... Read More


India must boost domestic oil, gas to shield against geopolitical shocks: bp

New Delhi, Oct. 6 -- New Delhi: As geopolitical uncertainty spikes, India needs to boost domestic production of oil and gas, and accelerate electrification of industrial operations backed by coal and ... Read More


Mint Explainer | A decision by OPEC+ to increase output augurs well for India's $137-bn crude oil import bill

New Delhi, Oct. 5 -- The global oil market may see increased crude availability, with the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies likely to raise production targets for... Read More


Power prices fall 17% in September despite higher demand, pulled by supplies

New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- Power demand in September was high but volatile amid changes in weather and incessant rains in many parts of the country, particularly northern and western India. Despite higher ... Read More


Mint Explainer | How nuclear power plays a key role in India-US bilateral trade talks

New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- Nuclear power has emerged as a key component of the ongoing India-US bilateral trade negotiations. India needs global partnerships, including with US companies, as the country loo... Read More


Disorderly transition is pushing Paris Agreement climate goals beyond reach: KPMG's John McCalla-Leacy

New Delhi, Sept. 29 -- Although climate action has gained momentum, the world is witnessing a disorderly energy transition, with countries pursuing different paths and trajectories, said John McCalla-... Read More


EV chargers, battery-swap get subsidy boost

New Delhi, Sept. 29 -- Electric vehicle (EV) charging and battery-swapping stations set up in government offices, public spaces in cities and along highways will get subsidies under the Rs.10,900-cror... Read More