The government has extended the implementation deadline for the mandatory quality control order (QCO) on specific electrical appliances to March 2026, following consultations with stakeholders. This decision aims to facilitate ease of doing business, providing additional time for domestic enterprises, foreign manufacturers, and micro-enterprises to comply.
India has phased out approximately five gigawatts of gas-fired power capacity due to years of idleness and high gas prices, rendering the plants inoperable. This decline in gas power, particularly impacting Andhra Pradesh, poses challenges in meeting peak electricity demand, especially during summer evenings when solar power is unavailable. The nation’s gas fleet has shrunk…
Reliance Industries has approached the Supreme Court, challenging a Delhi High Court order that overturned an international arbitration ruling in its favor. The dispute involves $1.729 billion related to gas migration from ONGC’s adjoining fields into RIL’s Krishna Godavari-D6 block. The government alleged RIL unjustly enriched itself by siphoning gas, a claim initially rejected by…
India aims to achieve 100 GW of nuclear power by 2047, potentially including up to 5 GW from fast breeder reactors (FBRs). This move signifies India’s expansion into the second stage of its nuclear program, with the prototype fast breeder reactor expected to be commissioned soon.
Delhi’s power demand surged to 7265 MW on Monday, marking the highest peak for May 1-19 in four years, according to discom officials. BSES discoms successfully met demands of 3227 MW and 1596 MW in their respective areas. TPDDL also reported a peak demand of 2,136 MW, ensuring uninterrupted supply through strategic power procurement and…
India is mandating increased gas-fired power generation to meet surging electricity demand this summer, driven by soaring temperatures. The government’s emergency measures, effective until June 30, aim to ensure uninterrupted power supply, particularly during peak demand periods. Gas plants will receive two-week notices to arrange fuel, with assured offtake and payment security.
India is contemplating amending nuclear energy laws to encourage private sector involvement, aiming for 100 GW of atomic energy by 2047. These amendments include revisions to the Atomic Energy Act and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act.
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has mandated prior approval for establishing or expanding LNG import terminals, aiming to boost natural gas usage to 15% of India’s energy mix by 2030. While promoting competition and preventing wasteful investments, the new regulations surprisingly eliminate the requirement for reserving terminal capacity for third-party access.
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd is strategically diversifying into sectors like data centers, nuclear power, and battery manufacturing to achieve $1 trillion in revenue and net-zero emissions by 2047. The company aims to significantly expand its refining and petrochemical capacities, alongside substantial growth in green energy and natural gas distribution.
Delhi’s power demand surged to a summer peak of 6,867 MW on Friday afternoon, as recorded by the State Load Dispatch Centre. BSES and Tata Power discoms successfully met the demands in their respective areas, with the city anticipating a peak demand exceeding 9,000 MW this year. Last year, Delhi’s peak power demand crossed 8,000…
