MoC inked for India’s first integrated API, green hydrogen, ethanol facility

A Memorandum of Commitment (MoC) was signed in the presence of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu between state government and Spray Engineering Devices Limited, Chandigarh, to set up India’s first integrated Manufacturing Facility of API, green hydrogen and 2G ethanol BBN in Solan district, Shimla. A Memorandum of Commitment (MoC) was signed on Wednesday to

India will lead the world in green hydrogen: Pralhad Joshi

India is working to become a global leader in the production and use of green hydrogen, according to Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi. The Minister spoke during the launch of India’s first fleet of hydrogen-powered truck trials in New Delhi, highlighting the nation’s progress towards energy independence and the revolutionary concept

India eyes over 20% ethanol blending: Petroleum Minister

India is set to increase its ethanol blending target beyond 20% in a move that could significantly cut carbon emissions and reduce dependence on fossil fuel imports, Petroleum Minister Hardeep S Puri has said. Puri highlighted that the country has already achieved 19.6% ethanol blending and is on track to surpass its initial goal ahead

India’s green energy transition takes center stage at ICC’s 13th Green Energy Summit

The Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) recently organized the 13th Green Energy Summit themed Green Energy Transition: India’s Moment of Opportunity. The summit featured insightful deliberations on key topics such as nuclear energy, solar energy equipment manufacturing, battery storage solutions, and coal gasification. During the event, a knowledge Paper titled ‘Advancing Sustainable Energy Transition –

As Tesla prepares to enter the market, India restricts investments in EV charging

India offers a significantly reduced 15 per cent import tariff on EVs, down from approximately 100 per cent, to companies like Tesla. However, to qualify, automakers must invest at least $500 million in a domestic factory. Reuters reports that investments in charging infrastructure cannot be used to meet this requirement, ensuring the focus remains on

India to harness ocean waves for electricity generation

India is taking an important step toward clean energy innovation by generating electricity from ocean waves, according to Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.   “With a vast coastline of 11,098 km spanning nine states and six other union territories, our untapped potential of ocean energy has been estimated at 40,000 MW,” he stated. As

Technip Energies opens new office in India

Technip Energies has announced a strategic expansion in India with the opening of a new office near Ahmedabad in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) and the inauguration of a Research and Innovation Centre set up within the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) Research Park in Chennai. These strategic initiatives strengthen Technip Energies’ presence

US becomes India’s fifth largest oil supplier

India’s oil imports from the US rose sharply in January from December, making the world’s largest economy the fifth largest oil supplier to India. According to news agency Reuters, India shipped 218,400 barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil from the US compared to 70,600 bpd in December 2024. Refiners in India, the world’s third-biggest oil importer

Tesla to sell imported EVs in India from April: Report

American electric carmaker Tesla is looking to enter India this year and may start selling electric vehicles as soon as April, according to a report. Tesla plans to sell imported vehicles from its Berlin plant in India starting in April this year. It claimed that the EV maker is planning to offer cheaper EV models

India aims to produce 5 mn metric tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030

India is confirming its dedication to sustainable growth and innovation by achieving notable advancements in the global energy environment. An important forum for promoting international cooperation in the energy sector was the India Energy Week (IEW) 2025, which took place at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in New Delhi from February 11 to 14. The Federation