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19Apr

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Renewables

Western States Dominating

By Pallab Bhattacharya Newscript, August 16, 2025 India’s renewable map is being reshaped by its western states. Rajasthan, with 37.4 GW installed capacity, and Gujarat, with 35.5 GW, have emerged as the epicentres of India’s green build out. Tamil Nadu, with its wind-solar mix, continues to anchor the south. Favourable land policies, high solar irradiance, and proactive state governments have made Rajasthan and Gujarat magnets for corporate investment. Developers from Adani to InSolare are funnelling capital into these hubs, supported by new transmission corridors that link projects to demand centres. The concentration of capacity raises questions of geographic balance, with eastern states lagging far behind. Analysts warn this could exacerbate regional disparities unless...

From Coal to Clean: India’s Energy Sector Hits Historic Turning Point-Energy Update

19Apr

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Energy Transition, News Update, Renewables

From Coal to Clean: India’s Energy Sector Hits Historic Turning Point-Energy Update

Executive Summary This update examines India’s accelerating energy transition through multiple lenses: record renewable growth driving historic emissions reductions, transformative GST reforms unleashing investment, and ambitious infrastructure modernisation plans. We explore corporate developments at Tata Power and Adani Power, regional initiatives in Haryana’s decentralised energy programme, improved mine worker safety protocols, and international partnerships including Zimbabwe’s Jindal deal. The analysis reveals a sector reaching an inflection point where policy, investment and technology converge to reshape India’s energy landscape fundamentally. Energy Prices Hold Firm but Global Volatility Looms India’s energy markets are calm but cautious as WTI crude sits at $63.75 per barrel...

India’s Coal Conundrum : COAL-FIRED POWER PLANTS IN INDIA SPEWING TOXIC POLLUTANTS

19Apr

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Energy Transition, Metals & Mining

India’s Coal Conundrum : COAL-FIRED POWER PLANTS IN INDIA SPEWING TOXIC POLLUTANTS

By SATYAPAL MENON Newscript, August 15, 2025 Is India's considerable reliance on coal for power generation an unavoidable necessity, despite its’ potential hazards? Most of the futuristic projections point to continued dependence on this fossil fuel for catering to major chunk of country’s electricity requirements. This is substantiated by estimates which indicate that coal consumption would cross the billion-ton mark in the not too distant future, from 895 million tons in 23-24. Presently, Coal-fired power plants account for 75% of electricity generation in the country. Though there is a possibility of decrease in the percentage by around 20% to an estimated 55% in 2030, it also reflects the fact that coal-fired power plants would continue to account for more than half of India’...

India-US Tariffs Stand-off: Why Swadeshi 2.0 Can’t Wait

19Apr

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Geopolitics, Opinion

India-US Tariffs Stand-off: Why Swadeshi 2.0 Can’t Wait

Newscript, August 11, 2025 By Pallab Bhattacharya Donald Trump’s latest tariff strike on Indian goods is less a trade adjustment than an economic ambush. An extra 25 percentage points, piled on top of existing duties, takes the levy to a bruising 50 per cent on most affected products. Officially, the justification is India’s continued purchase of Russian crude. Unofficially, it is about leverage — a show of power wrapped in the flag of America First. As Dr Ajit Ranade, economist and vice-chancellor of the Gokhale Institute, observes: “These are not pure trade measures. They are geopolitical tools aimed at forcing policy alignment.” The Alaska Distraction The Trump–Putin encounter in Alaska on 15 August will dominate the news cycle. If Trump can return from the meeting claiming “...

The Quiet Heat: India’s Geothermal Gamble Beneath the Himalayas

19Apr

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Renewables

The Quiet Heat: India’s Geothermal Gamble Beneath the Himalayas

In a silent corner of Ladakh’s Changthang plateau, where the land is so dry that even the wind seems brittle, a plume of steam rises from a field speckled with goat droppings and prayer flags. For centuries, nomadic shepherds here have treated the sulphuric springs of Puga Valley as little more than natural oddities—bubbling pools that boiled yak bones and warmed cracked palms during the long, cruel winters. Now, a different kind of pilgrim has arrived. Wearing ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation ) coveralls and sporting helmets that look absurdly futuristic against the desolate backdrop, a team of geologists and engineers is drilling 1,000 meters into the Earth’s crust. They’re not looking for oil. They’re looking for heat. And in that heat, they’re hoping to find the future. ...

ONGC’s ₹4,606cr Bet on the Bay: How a Slice of the Krishna–Godavari Basin Could Fuel India’s Energy Push

19Apr

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Corporate Watch

ONGC’s ₹4,606cr Bet on the Bay: How a Slice of the Krishna–Godavari Basin Could Fuel India’s Energy Push

By Pallab Bhattacharya Newscript, August 12, 2025 Fig.1: Arms Of Urja Oil and Natural Gas Corporation’s latest move is not a mega-field gamble but a calculated strike on two modest offshore blocks that could quietly strengthen India’s energy security. The ₹4,606.35 crore investment in Andhra Pradesh’s Chandrika and GS-49 fields, sitting under the shallow waters of the Bay of Bengal, is about squeezing proven reserves with precision rather than chasing headline-grabbing wildcats. Ten wells, two unmanned platforms, a pipeline to shore, and an expanded onshore terminal at Odalarevu form the skeleton of the project. If all goes to plan, first gas could flow by the latter half of the decade. But before any drill bit turns, the project must pass its first—and potentially slowest—tes...

19Apr

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News Update

Indigenous Manufacturing Push

By Pallab Bhattacharya Newscript, August 16, 2025 A quiet revolution is underway in India’s clean energy supply chain. Companies like L&T and InSolare Energy are spearheading efforts to localise manufacturing, reducing dependence on imports and building domestic capability. L&T has emerged as India’s only large-scale manufacturer of alkaline electrolysers, with a supply chain entirely within India. This gives it a strategic edge as global electrolyser markets tighten amid rising demand. InSolare, meanwhile, is leveraging in-house electrolyser technology and indigenous module manufacturing to build a vertically integrated platform. Policymakers see localisation as essential for both energy security and job creation. Incentives under the PLI schemes are accelerating ...

ONGC squeezes brownfields while scouting new offshore pools

19Apr

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Oil & Gas Industry

ONGC squeezes brownfields while scouting new offshore pools

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) reported an 18% rise in consolidated profit in Q1 FY26, despite a 20% fall in realised crude prices to $66 per barrel. The story is one of disciplined engineering: smaller exploration finds in Mumbai Offshore, restart of the PY-3 field in the Cauvery Basin, and enhanced oil recovery projects at mature fields in Ahmedabad. Gas is becoming the strategic cushion. ONGC has brought coal-bed methane from North Karanpura to market and commenced supplies from Tripura into GAIL’s city-gas network. These incremental additions mirror international practices—Equinor in Norway and Petrobras in Brazil have likewise prioritised brownfields and small pools when prices soften. Safety remains under scrutiny after a recent fatal incident at subsidiary MRPL. Manage...

19Apr

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News Update

Energy Bulletin – India & Worldwide

By Team Newscript August 9, 2025 India’s Coal Dependence Endures Despite Renewables Growth Coal remains India’s dominant source of electricity, supplying roughly 73 per cent of daily generation, especially during evening peaks when solar output fades. Rapid EV adoption is adding new demand pressure, underscoring the urgent need for large-scale storage and hybrid renewable projects. While policymakers have set aggressive decarbonisation targets, the grid’s reliance on coal for stability persists. Investment in battery systems and pumped hydro remains modest relative to requirement, raising questions over the pace of transition. Analysts note that without accelerated storage deployment, the coal fleet—already one of the largest in the world—will continue to anchor India’s energy sec...

Indian Oil balances volatile margins with LNG hedges and Russian barrels

19Apr

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Oil & Gas Industry

Indian Oil balances volatile margins with LNG hedges and Russian barrels

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), India’s largest refiner, saw profit pressure in the June quarter as marketing margins fluctuated and inventory losses weighed. Revenues held near ₹2.22 trillion, but the numbers underlined how exposed state refiners remain to crack spreads and regulatory discipline. Operationally, IOC is leaning on term LNG contracts indexed to Henry Hub to hedge against volatile spot prices. Earlier this year it signed a five-year supply arrangement with Trafigura, ensuring baseload gas for its captive power and city-gas distribution. The company has also resumed purchases of discounted Russian oil as arbitrage widened, trimming feedstock costs at coastal refineries. Executives argue flexibility is key. “Securing a diverse crude basket is central to operational stabilit...