Rajya Sabha passes bill to boost investment in oil and gas exploration

The Rajya Sabha passed a bill that seeks to amend existing law governing exploration and production of oil and gas, and delink petroleum operations from mining operations to boost investment in the sector. The Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024, introduced in the Rajya Sabha in August this year, was passed by a voice

Energy Conservation Bill 2022 cleared Rajya Sabha

The Rajya Sabha cleared the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2022 aimed at putting in place provisions to make the use of clean energy mandatory. The development also paves the way for the setting of carbon markets in the country. The bill was passed by Lok Sabha in August 2022. The Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2022