Strategy for future must be to prioritise sustainable energy

Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said the strategy for the future must be to prioritise sustainable and energy-efficient infrastructure to advance the pace of development. Speaking at the 63rd foundation day of the National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC), Mr. Puri said the company has made a name for itself as a

Cummins and Tata Motors to collaborate for net zero emission

Cummins Inc and Tata Motors signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the design and development of low and zero-emission propulsion technology solutions for commercial vehicles in India, including hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines, fuel cells, and battery electric vehicle systems. In 1993, the two engineering companies came together to fulfill their goal of

Nel ASA and GM collaborate on renewable hydrogen production

Nel Hydrogen US, a subsidiary of Nel ASA, has entered into a joint development agreement with General Motors to help accelerate the industrialization of Nel’s proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer platform. By combining GM’s extensive fuel cell expertise and Nel’s deep knowledge of electrolyzers, the two companies are looking to enable more cost competitive sources

At COP 27 India, China, Brazil, South Africa oppose tax on cement and steel

The European Union has proposed a policy to tax products such as cement and steel, that are extremely carbon intensive, with effect from 2026. With the 27 th edition of the Conference of Parties (COP) in Sharm El Sheikh nearing its final stages and efforts being ramped up to arrive at a conclusive agreement, a

India is committed to fight climate change

Addressing COP27, Minister points to Indian initiatives in renewable energy, e-mobility, ethanol blended fuels, green hydrogen and the International Solar Alliance as evidence of the country’s commitment. India is undertaking an arduous effort to fight climate change despite accounting for less than four per cent of the world’s cumulative emissions so far, Environment Minister Bhupender

Cities with net zero promises falling short on tracking

More than half of cities with pledges to reach net zero emissions have no plan for how they’ll track and report progress, an analysis published said. The assessment, conducted by the research consortium Net Zero Tracker, adds to growing concern that non-state actors, including companies and cities, are using net-zero commitments to mislead or confuse

Shipping joins hand with producers to scale up green fuels

Organisations and initiatives across the shipping value chain, joined by some of the top producers of green hydrogen, have signed on to a joint statement at COP27, committing to the rapid adoption of green hydrogen-based fuels this decade. The signatories have agreed to work on commercially viable zero-emissions vessels operating on the deep seas by

Centre ready to bring petrol and diesel under GST

The Central government in India is ready for bringing petrol and diesel under the GST regime but it is unlikely that the states will agree to such a move, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said. The minister, however, pointed out that it is unlikely that the states will agree to such a

India takes a stand to phase down fossil fuels

India is leading a push for the COP27 climate summit to conclude with a decision on phasing down all fossil fuels, a move that would expand the focus from just coal, but is likely to raise strong concerns from oil and gas-reliant countries. Indian negotiators formally called on the Egyptian Presidency of climate talks for

At COP27 countries committed to cut emissions

Some of the world’s leading economies have committed to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from fossil fuels, but said oil and gas consumption will persist as the energy transition takes shape as they seek to balance energy security with decarbonisation. At the Cop 27 UN climate summit today, the US, the EU, the UK, Japan,