India’s ethanol program will cap future sugar exports

India, the world’s second-largest sugar producer and a major exporter in recent years, will likely have a smaller role in the sugar export market going forward as its government-led ethanol program continues to expand, as per a report named Asia Biofuel Outlook by research firm BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions. The report said that

Bids invited for green hydrogen manufacturing

The SIGHT programme is a part of India's National Green Hydrogen Mission launched in January, with an outlay of Rs 17,490 crore for green hydrogen capacity as well as electrolysers. Of this, Rs 13,050 crore is for green hydrogen capacities till financial year 2029-30.

ONGC, Oil India placed bids for oil blocks

According to a notification by the Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH), a total of 13 bids have been placed for the 10 blocks, out of which ONGC has placed nine bids and others have placed one bid each.

IATA releases netzero tracking methodology

The methodology and related reporting process were developed with industry experts. IATA will aggregate and report annually inputs from its member airlines on an industry basis. After thorough validation, aggregate industry data from the previous calendar year will be reported annually in the fourth quarter of each year.

TotalEnergies and Sonatrach agree to collaborate on low-carbon hydrogen

Under one of the agreements, Sonatrach and TotalEnergies have extended for the year 2024 deliveries of 2 million tonnes a year of LNG from Algeria to TotalEnergies at the port of Fos-Cavaou in France.

Svanehøj and Engie team up to enhance offshore LNG safety on FSRUs

Stratifications and roll-overs pose significant safety risks when natural gas is liquified and stored in a cryogenic state.

EIB, ADB, WB to provide $27 bn for green energy

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has recently conveyed their intent to provide $20–$25 billion over five years to aid India’s aspirations for green growth.

Russia oil discount to India decline, but shipping charges remain high

Shipping costs of $11-19 a barrel from Russian ports to India – some of it on 100+ tankers allegedly acquired by Russian actors for shadow fleets – are higher than rates for comparable distances, such as the Persian Gulf Travel from to Rotterdam

Co-firing technology using ammonia may produce more emissions

Using ammonia and hydrogen alongside fossil fuels in power plants may result in more emissions than simply burning coal or gas, a new study found, adding to scepticism over a decarbonisation technology being embraced by some Asian nations.

Saudi Arabia and France agree to cooperate on energy sector

They also agreed to work together to improve energy efficiency and to strengthen their cooperation in the areas of nuclear energy in "a peaceful and safe framework," the management of radioactive waste, and nuclear applications.