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New Delhi: India's steel sector has taken another step toward decarbonization as SAIL Bokaro Steel Plant begins a hydrogen injection project in its blast furnace. The initiative follows the signing of an agreement with Forbes Marshall Private Limited and aligns with the country's broader push for sustainable industrial growth. The announcement, shared by the Ministry of Steel, Government of India, highlights India's growing focus on reducing carbon emissions from heavy industries. Steel product ...Read More >
New Delhi: Jindal Steel achieved a global first by establishing India's first coal gasification-based Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) plant, using syngas for iron-making. In response to shortages of natural gas, LPG and propane, Jindal Steel has successfully deployed syngas in galvanising and colour coating line furnaces, marking the first such application in the steel industry. Jindal Steel has also injected syngas into its blast furnace, reducing dependence on imported coking coal and lowering car ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Jindal Steel on Monday said it has deployed syngas in galvanising and colour coating line furnaces to counter the shortage of natural gas, LPG and propane, enabling the company to sustain operations amid supply disruptions. Syngas, or synthesis gas, is a clean-burning fuel that offers a way to convert waste and biomass into valuable energy, acting as a circular energy source. The innovative switch to syngas -- produced through gasification of coal -- has allowed the comp ...Read More >
India has updated its climate targets for 2031-35. The new goals aim for increased non-fossil fuel electricity, reduced emissions intensity, and a larger carbon sink. Despite initial perceptions of modesty, these targets reaffirm India's dedication to global climate efforts. The nation is ready to actively participate in tackling climate change, emphasizing collaboration among all stakeholders. ...Read More >
New Delhi: The European Investment Bank (EIB) is stepping up its presence in India's green transition, using its capital and expertise to plug financing gaps in clean energy, sustainable transport and water infrastructure, top official at the multilateral financial agency told Mint on Thursday. The broad aim is to make lives better, more sustainable and inclusive. By investing in the country's green funds and projects from metro systems to battery storage, the EU's lending arm aims to accelerat ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 9: Chevron India has inaugurated its new facility in Bengaluru Bellandur tech corridor, marking one year of operations for its Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center (ENGINE). * More than 1000 professionals have already joined Chevron ENGINE (Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center) to support Chevron global projects and operations * Spanning 312,000 sq. ft., ENGINE is a LEED-certified facility, designed to enhance collaboration for ENGINE AI-f ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 9: Chevron India has inaugurated its new facility in Bengaluru's Bellandur tech corridor, marking one year of operations for its Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center (ENGINE). Also Read | 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri Violence Case: SC Allows Former Union Minister's Son Ashish Mishra To Visit Family on Diwali, UP Police Lodge FIR for Witness Intimidation. * More than 1000 professionals have already joined Chevron ENGINE (Engineering and Innovation Excellen ...Read More >
Gurgaon: The Haryana govt is planning to develop decentralised energy solutions for its villages, energy minister Anil Vij said after an interaction with delegates from the Philippines on Monday. The initiative is inspired by the Philippines, where each of its 7,641 islands generates electricity locally to overcome challenges of a single-grid supply.For all nations to progress, it was essential to exchange scientific research and best practices, Vij said, adding, "Haryana will study the Philippi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 9 (PTI) The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is likely to install rooftop solar power plants on 989 municipal buildings in a bid to reduce dependency on conventional power sources and lower electricity costs, officials said on Wednesday. The project will be executed in collaboration with NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN), a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTPC. Under the RESCO model, the executing agency bears the cost of installation, operation, and maintenance and is reim ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 9 (PTI) The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is likely to install rooftop solar power plants on 989 municipal buildings in a bid to reduce dependency on conventional power sources and lower electricity costs, officials said on Wednesday. The project will be executed in collaboration with NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN), a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTPC. Also Read | Belagavi Shocker: 3 of Family Members Die by Suicide After Consuming Poison Over Debt in Karnataka. U ...Read More >
Washington, Jun 5 (PTI) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, leading a multi-party delegation to the US, was Thursday asked a question by his journalist son whether government interlocutors sought evidence of Pakistan's culpability in the Pahalgam attack to which he replied India would not have conducted Operation Sindoor without convincing evidence. "That shouldn't be allowed. This is my son," Tharoor said laughing, during an interaction at the Council on Foreign Relations when his son Ishaan Tharoor, ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): To meet the country's ambitious 500 GW target, India's renewable sector will need to double its annual capacity addition to 50 gigawatts (GW) over 2025-2030, S&P Global Ratings said in a report. This will mean almost doubling last year's capacity addition of 29GW. The global rating agency said capacity addition will require USD 175 billion and up to USD 150 billion for the expansion and strengthening of the transmission and distribution network. The next five ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 12 (PTI) The government on Thursday came out with the definition of green steel and asked the industry to take measures to bring down carbon emissions below the level of 2.2 tonnes on per tonne of finished products. Union Steel Minister H D Kumaraswamy also released a 'taxonomy on green steel' with parameters for giving star ratings on products based on the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted during the production process. The steel industry has been the backbone of India's in ...Read More >
NewsVoir New Delhi [India], December 4: The Leaders Session on the second day of 'The 6th RD20 Conference' brought together global policymakers, researchers, and thought leaders to discuss collaborative pathways for clean energy transitions. Hosted by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in collaboration with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), this is the first time the conference is being held outside Japan, highlighting India's leadership in global energy innovation. Organi ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Centre is working on green steel mandates for the local steel industry, supported by government procurement and financial incentives, as the world's second-largest maker of the alloy works to prepare the sector for the future. The upcoming National Green Steel Mission is likely to mandate steelmakers to make a fixed share of their overall output green, the people cited above said on the condition of anonymity. The government will also support green steel with a public procurement ...Read More >
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