India

Wind Farm

New Partnership Targets 138MW of Onshore Wind Capacity in India

Climate Fund Managers and AMPYR Energy have partnered to develop, construct and operate 138MW of onshore wind farms in India.

SoftBank May Divest Stake in Indian Green Energy Firm SBG Cleantech

Japanese conglomerate SoftBank Group is reportedly in talks to sell its 80% stake in Indian green energy firm SBG Cleantech.

Energy Investment

Coal India and NLC India form 5GW Power Generation Joint Venture

Coal India has formed a power generation joint venture with NLC India to develop solar and thermal power assets.

Electricity Trade

India to Ban Imports of Power Equipment from China and Pakistan

The Government of India is reportedly planning to stall power equipment imports from neighbouring countries China and Pakistan.

Coal Company

Coal India Exploration Arm adds 7.8 Billion Tonnes to Proven Coal Reserves

Coal India’s exploration arm has added 7.8 billion tonnes of coal to India's proven reserves base in 2019-20, the largest addition in a year so far.

Energy Transition

Three Reasons Why India's Renewables Market is Thriving

It ranked as the top emerging market for clean energy investment.

Coal Production

Coal India's Production Falls for Third Straight Month

Indian state-controlled mining firm Coal India's production and supplies to domestic buyers fell again in June from the previous year because of weak demand and…

Solar Power Plant

EGP to Sign Energy Supply Contract for Solar Project in India

Renewable energy company EGP India has won a contract to supply solar units for a 420MW project in the country.

NTPC's Profits Dropped to $1.34b in FY 2020

Generation declined to 290.19 billion units compared to last year.

LNG

India's Top Gas Importer Close to Long-Term Deal Around Spot Prices

India's top gas importer Petronet LNG will soon finalise a deal to import at least 1 million tonnes per annum of liquefied natural gas with prices near the spot…

India: Amendments to the Electricity Act Should Have Consent of States

Amending the Central Electricity Act 2003 is an attempt by the government to change the course of policy direction and its implementation in the power sector.

Oil & Gas Trade

Owner of Largest Refinery in India Stops Importing Venezuelan Oil

Reliance Industries, the owner of the largest refinery in India and the world, has stopped buying Venezuelan crude.

Coal-Fired Power Plants

Adani Power Buys 49% Stake in 1.74GW Coal Plants

The government owns the remaining stake.

Solar Power Plant

Avaada Energy to Develop Solar Power Plant in India

India's renewable energy producer Avaada Energy has secured a contract from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution to develop a 350MW DC solar project in th…

Smart Grid

NIT Warangal to Design MTech in Smart Electric Grid

The National Institute of Technology, Warangal signed a memorandum of understanding with ABB Power Grids India to drive smart electric grid education on Thursd…