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NEW DELHI, April 9 (Reuters) - India's steel mills aim to cut carbon emissions by about a quarter over the next decade and reduce reliance on coal, while the world's second-biggest producer of the alloy plans to more than double output, according to a document seen by Reuters. Under the proposed "National Steel Policy 2025", India aims to cut emissions from steel mills to 2 metric tons of carbon dioxide per ton of finished steel by 2035-36, according to a draft cabinet note dated March 10, revi ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's steel mills aim to cut carbon emissions by about a quarter over the next decade and reduce reliance on coal, while the world's second-biggest producer of the alloy plans to more than double output, according to a document seen by Reuters. Under the proposed "National Steel Policy 2025", India aims to cut emissions from steel mills to 2 metric tons of carbon dioxide per ton of finished steel by 2035-36, according to a draft cabinet note dated March 10, reviewed by Reuters. ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, April 9 (Reuters) - India's steel mills aim to cut carbon emissions by about a quarter over the next decade and reduce reliance on coal, while the world's second-biggest producer of the alloy plans to more than double output, according to a document seen by Reuters. Under the proposed "National Steel Policy 2025", India aims to cut emissions from steel mills to 2 metric tons of carbon dioxide per ton of finished steel by 2035-36, according to a draft cabinet note dated March 10, revi ...Read More >
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 >
SINGAPORE: India has withdrawn its offer to host the United Nations annual climate Conference of the Parties (COP33) in 2028, two government officials familiar with the matter said. India communicated its decision to not host the conference this month, the officials said, but it was not immediately clear why the government had pulled out. The officials declined to be named as they are not authorised to speak to the media. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had proposed hosting the summit in 2023. The ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy and Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Pralhad Joshi, on Wednesday said India has surpassed Brazil to rank third globally, in Renewable Energy Installed Capacity, according to the Renewable Energy Statistics 2026, a press release by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said. Joshi said India's total power generation during 2025-26 (up to March 2026) reached 1,845.921 BU. The share of non-fossil fuels ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy and Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Pralhad Joshi, on Wednesday said India has surpassed Brazil to rank third globally, in Renewable Energy Installed Capacity, according to the Renewable Energy Statistics 2026, a press release by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said. Joshi said India's total power generation during 2025-26 (up to March 2026) reached 1,845.921 BU. The share of non-fossil fuels ...Read More >
The project is expected to add more than ₹165 crore annually to the company's revenue from FY27, once stabilised. Shares of CleanMax closed at ₹843.65 apiece, up 0.27% today, April 7. Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions Ltd said on Tuesday, April 7, it has commissioned a 185 megawatt (MW) wind-solar hybrid project in Kalavad, Gujarat, as the renewable energy firm expands its portfolio in one of India's key industrial states. The project, developed over about 12 months, will supply power to 17 ...Read More >
Hyderabad : Quality Care India Ltd. (QCIL), one of India's leading healthcare platforms, today announced the signing of agreements with AMPIN Energy and Radiance Renewables under its Group Captive Solar Initiative. The agreements will enable procurement of renewable solar power for five facilities across Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra, marking the first phase of the Group's structured transition towards sustainable energy. The initiative is part of QCIL's broader plan to transition 19 hos ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards sustainable waste management, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has signed an agreement with Nexband Renewables to produce compressed natural gas (CNG) from vegetable waste generated in the city. The initiative aims to reduce the burden of waste in the capital city while promoting clean energy production through scientific waste processing methods. Under the agreement, BMC will supply around 50 metric tonnes of vegetable waste daily, although the ...Read More >
Jindal Steel pioneers the use of syngas in its steel production processes, offering a sustainable solution to natural gas shortages and promoting energy efficiency in the steel industry. IMAGE: Photograph: Wolfgang Rattay/ReutersKey PointsJindal Steel has successfully deployed syngas in galvanising and colour coating line furnaces to mitigate natural gas, LPG, and propane shortages.The company is the first in the steel industry to use syngas in these finishing processes, ensuring continuous ope ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 7 (PTI) Shipbuilding and heavy fabrication firm Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited (SDHI) on Tuesday said it has secured an order from Energy ONE Ltd to construct four dual-fuel ammonia bulk carriers. The first vessel under the Category 4 order is expected to be delivered in October 2029, with subsequent deliveries scheduled at four-month intervals, SDHI said. An order valued between Rs 1,501 crore and Rs 3,000 crore falls under Category 4. These Category 4 vessels will be ...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 >
Mumbai, 6 April (Argus) -- Indian producer Jindal Steel has started using synthesis gas (syngas) at its galvanizing and colour coating units to offset natural gas and propane shortages, the company said today. Jindal was previously using syngas to produce direct-reduced iron (DRI), but has now extended its use to downstream operations, a spokesperson told Argus. The shift comes in response to shortages of natural gas and propane stemming from the US-Iran war, which has hampered India's coated ...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 >
New Delhi: Jindal Steel is positioning itself at the forefront of India's energy transition in steelmaking by scaling coal gasification technologies across its operations. The company has achieved a global first by setting up India's first coal gasification-based Direct Reduced Iron plant, using syngas derived from domestic coal for iron-making. This move represents a shift away from conventional fuel sources and underscores a strategic push toward self-reliance. By tapping into indigenous coal ...Read More >
Karnataka has emerged as the second-largest hub for Electric Vehicle public charging stations in India, with 2,039 operational units installed by oil marketing companies. This puts Karnataka just behind Uttar Pradesh in the national rankings, according to data by Ministry of Heavy Industries. According to the data accessed by The Hindu, a total of 2,039 EV public charging stations (EV PCS) installed by oil marketing companies (OMCs) are currently operational in Karnataka. A year-wise analysis s ...Read More >
Lucknow, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will flag off 250 electric and CNG vehicles on Wednesday for the Lucknow Municipal Corporation, marking a major step towards 100 per cent waste collection in 110 wards and a sustainable city model, officials said. This initiative is aimed at making the waste management system in the capital city of Lucknow more robust, modern, and eco-friendly, the officials added. In a post on X, CM Yogi said, "Under the successful ...Read More >
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday morning flagged off 250 environment-friendly electric and CNG vehicles operated on green energy to strengthen waste management by the Lucknow Municipal Corporation. On this occasion, Chief Minister Yogi launched a sharp attack on the opposition, saying that when the people of Uttar Pradesh removed "political garbage" and laid the foundation for change, it resulted in successful cleanliness initiatives under the double-engine government, leadi ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: Adani Green has delivered one of the fastest renewable expansions globally, underscoring India's growing footprint in large-scale clean energy deployment. AGEL added 5,051 megawatts of renewable energy capacity during FY26, marking the highest annual greenfield expansion globally outside China. This pushed its total operational portfolio to 19.3 gigawatts, reinforcing its leadership position in India's renewable energy sector and signaling rapid execution capability at scale. The ca ...Read More >
MUMBAI: At a time when rising fuel prices and possible LPG shortages are a growing cause for concern, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay is unperturbed. Reason: it is in possession of a solution that allows its campus kitchens to continue functioning even during a gas crisis. Using its own patented biomass gasification technology, the institute has successfully converted fallen leaves into a reliable cooking fuel. According to a post on the official social media handle of IIT Bomba ...Read More >
Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh) [India], April 1 (ANI): South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) has achieved a significant milestone in FY 2025-26, emerging as the only subsidiary of Coal India Limited to register positive growth across all three key performance parameters--coal production, offtake and overburden removal (OBR). SECL recorded coal production of 176.2 million tonnes, reflecting a growth of 5.26% (8.8 MT) over the previous year. Coal offtake stood at 178.6 million tonnes, registering a gr ...Read More >
Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh) [India], April 1 (ANI): South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) has achieved a significant milestone in FY 2025-26, emerging as the only subsidiary of Coal India Limited to register positive growth across all three key performance parameters--coal production, offtake and overburden removal (OBR). SECL recorded coal production of 176.2 million tonnes, reflecting a growth of 5.26% (8.8 MT) over the previous year. Coal offtake stood at 178.6 million tonnes, registering a gr ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) added 5,051 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy capacity in the financial year 2025-26. This milestone represents the highest greenfield annual capacity expansion globally by any company, excluding China, as per an Adani media release. The addition has increased the company's total operational portfolio to 19.3 gigawatts (GW), reinforcing its market position in India's renewable sector. The capacity added during the fiscal year ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) added 5,051 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy capacity in the financial year 2025-26. This milestone represents the highest greenfield annual capacity expansion globally by any company, excluding China, as per an Adani media release. The addition has increased the company's total operational portfolio to 19.3 gigawatts (GW), reinforcing its market position in India's renewable sector. The capacity added during the fiscal year ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), India's largest pure-play renewable energy company, added 5 GW+ (5,051 MW) of renewable energy capacity in the financial year 2025-26, taking its total operational portfolio to 19.3 gigawatts (GW). It is the highest greenfield annual capacity expansion globally by any company, excluding China. The new capacity addition includes 3.4 GW (3,409 MW) of solar, 0.7 GW (686 MW) of wind and 1 GW (956 MW) of wind-solar hybrid capacity. It is expected to offs ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) on Wednesday said it added over 5 GW (5,051 MW) of renewable energy capacity in the financial year 2025-26, taking its total operational portfolio to 19.3 gigawatts (GW). It is the highest greenfield annual capacity expansion globally by any company, excluding China. The new capacity addition includes 3.4 GW (3,409 MW) of solar, 0.7 GW (686 MW) of wind, and 1 GW (956 MW) of wind-solar hybrid capacity. It is expected to offs ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 31: Amid rising global energy costs, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has developed an innovative waste-to-energy solution that converts fallen leaves into cooking fuel, significantly reducing dependence on LPG across its campus. Decade-long research leads to innovation The initiative, which began in 2014, is the result of a decade-long research effort led by Prof. Sanjay Mahajani from the Department of Chemical Engineering. With large quantities of dry leaf waste ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Department of Fertilisers exchanging Green Ammonia agreements for 11 projects under the National Green Hydrogen Mission will reduce carbon emissions and ensure long-term energy security and self-reliance, said Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilisers, JP Nadda on Tuesday. He called the exchange of Green Ammonia Agreements a historic step in India's journey towards sustainable fertilizer production, adding that the initiative reflects the government's unwavering commitment to b ...Read More >
UP Nuclear Power Plant: In a significant move aimed at strengthening long-term energy security, NTPC Limited is exploring the possibility of setting up a nuclear power plant in Uttar Pradesh. The initiative comes amid rising electricity demand and the need for cleaner, sustainable energy sources. Senior officials of NTPC confirmed that preliminary discussions and feasibility assessments are currently underway. Key factors such as land availability, water resources, environmental impact, and reg ...Read More >
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