India expects uninterrupted Russian oil supply for another two months

India does not expect any disruption to Russian oil supply in the next two months as US-sanctioned tankers are allowed to discharge crude until March. The US. Treasury on Friday imposed sanctions on Russian oil producers Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegaz, as well as 183 vessels that have shipped Russian oil, targeting revenue Moscow has used

India’s fuel consumption increases 8% in 2024

India’s petrol consumption rose by almost 8 percent in the year till November from the previous year, while diesel witnessed a growth of 2.4 percent in the same period. India’s fuel demand saw an uptick in 2024 as the country’s energy consumption continues to grow amid the aim of becoming a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047.

GHG emissions fell 7.93% in 2020 compared to 2019: Report

India’s total greenhouse gas emissions in 2020 declined by 7.93 per cent compared to 2019, while its GDP emission intensity fell 36 per cent between 2005 and 2020, according to new data submitted to the UN climate change office. In its fourth Biennial Update Report (BUR-4) submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate

India’s non-fossil fuel-based power generation hits record 213.7 GW

India achieved a significant milestone in 2024, with its non-fossil fuel-based power generation capacity reaching a record high. This achievement underscores the country’s commitment to transitioning towards cleaner and more sustainable energy sources, in line with global efforts to combat climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The development highlights India’s progress in expanding renewable

India poised to become major SAF producer

According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), India is on track to become a major producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), leveraging its abundant ethanol resources and other feedstocks. With efforts underway to cut emissions, the country could even emerge as a regional hub for SAF production, boosting global decarbonisation in aviation. Hemant Mistry,

India’s ethanol production capacity reaches 1,685 crore liters

India’s ethanol production capacity is experiencing significant growth, which is expected to boost the country’s overall production. India’s ethanol production capacity has grown substantially, now reaching 1,685 crore liters. According to the Department of Food & Public Distribution (DFPD), existing capacity of ethanol production in the country (as on 30th November 2024) has increased to 1685 crore

Sembcorp bags first solar plus energy storage project in India

Sembcorp Industries, through its renewables subsidiary Sembcorp Green Infra Private Limited, has secured a 150 megawatt solar photovoltaic project plus 300 megawatt-hour battery energy storage system (BESS) in India, its first in the country. In a statement, Sembcorp said the build-own-operate project is part of a bid for 2 gigawatts (GW) inter-state transmission system-connected solar

Maersk seeks methanol from India for its green fleet

A.P. Moller-Maersk has entered early talks with Indian green fuel producers, including NTPC Green Energy, to source methanol for its growing fleet of dual-fuel ships, the Copenhagen-based shipping giant announced. With 25 dual-fuel vessels ordered, Maersk is advancing its 2040 netzero emissions goal by transitioning to bio and e-methanol alongside liquefied biomethane. Currently, eight dual-fuel

India, Sri Lanka see weak bunker fuel demand in November

Bunker markets in Mumbai saw a fall in demand for bunker fuels due to the inconsistency in availability of supplies at the port, while despite plentiful supplies, traders across Sri Lanka said the drop in the number of ship calls reduced the total bunker demand at the port, India Shipping News reported, citing Platts data.

India’s private refiners cut Russian crude imports as discounts narrow

India’s private refiners, including Reliance Industries Limited and Rosneft-backed Nayara Energy, have reduced their imports of Russian crude by 18% month-on-month in November 2024, as the discount on Russian oil has narrowed. According to energy cargo tracking firm Vortexa, private refiners imported a total of 726,585 barrels per day (bpd) from Russia in November, down