India to Drive 35 Percent of Global Energy Demand Growth Over Next Two Decades: Puri at IEW 2026

India will account for up to 35 percent of global energy demand growth over the next two decades, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said during his keynote address at the India Energy Week 2026 in Goa. He also outlined India’s push across biofuels, green hydrogen, CBG, CNG and LNG, while stressing the continued role of oil and gas.

Business | 28/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Hindalco Commits INR 21,000 Cr to Smelter Expansion, Commissions FRP and Battery Foil Facilities in Odisha

Hindalco Industries has announced an INR 21,000 crore 3.6 lakh-tonne-per-annum smelter expansion in Sambalpur, Odisha and commissioned a 1.7 lakh-tonne-per-annum flat rolled products and battery-grade aluminium foil manufacturing facility with an investment of INR 4,500 crore.

Business | 28/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

India–EU FTA to Cut Non-Tariff Barriers, Add CBAM Flexibility and Boost Clean Tech, AI Cooperation

The India–EU FTA addresses non-tariff barriers, secures Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) flexibilities, supports emission compliance, and boosts cooperation in AI, clean technologies and semiconductors.

Policies & Regulations | 27/01/2026 | By EI News Network

NTPC Green Energy Signs MoU with UP Govt to Develop RE and Green Hydrogen Projects

NTPC Green Energy has signed an MoU with the Uttar Pradesh government at the World Economic Forum in Davos to develop renewable energy and green hydrogen projects in the state.

Business | 27/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

WEF 2026 Engagements Secure Strong Global Endorsement for India’s RE Transition Roadmap, Says Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

High-level WEF 2026 meetings affirmed global confidence in India’s clean energy roadmap, policy stability, investment prospects, and renewable energy partnerships.

Policies & Regulations | 27/01/2026 | By EI News Network

Oil India and IREL Join Hands to Boost Development of Critical Minerals

Oil India Ltd (OIL) and IREL (India) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate and collaborate for the development of critical minerals.

Renewable energy / Other Renewables | 08/08/2025 | By Dineshwori

GAIL Invites Bids for 17 MW Floating Solar Plant in Uttar Pradesh

GAIL has floated a tender for 17.5 MW floating solar power plant in Pata, Uttar Pradesh, covering EPC work, three years of operations, and ten years of equipment maintenance.

Business | 08/08/2025 | By EI News Network

KPI Green’s Subsidiary Wins 96 MWp Solar BoS Project from Aditya Birla Renewables

KPIG Energia secures 96 MWp solar BoS project from Aditya Birla Renewables in Mahua, Gujarat, reinforcing its 10 GW by 2030 vision with advanced engineering and strict environmental compliance.

Business | 08/08/2025 | By EI News Network

SECI FloatsTender for 600 MW/1200 MWh Battery Storage with 15 Years of Operation and Maintenance

SECI invites bids for 600 MW BESS project, including long-term maintenance, aiming to boost India’s grid stability and renewable energy integration through large-scale energy storage deployment.

Business | 08/08/2025 | By EI News Network

Adani Green Energy Arm Commissions 50 MW Solar-Wind Hybrid Project in Khavda, Gujarat

Adani Renewable Energy Three Ltd., a step-down subsidiary of Adani Green Energy, has commissioned a 50 MW solar-wind hybrid project at Khavda, Gujarat, pushing AGEL’s total operational renewable capacity to 15,865.5 MW.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 08/08/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

GAIL and Hindustan Copper Ink MoU to Jointly Explore and Develop Critical Mineral Resources

GAIL (India) Ltd. and Hindustan Copper Ltd. have signed an MoU to jointly explore and develop critical mineral resources in India and abroad, aiming to boost self-reliance and support the nation’s clean energy ambitions.

Business | 08/08/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Arevon Energy Fully Operationalises 758 MWdc Solar Plus 1,200 MWh Storage Project in California

Arevon Energy has fully operationalised its landmark 758 MWdc solar plus 300 MW/1,200 MWh storage Eland project in California. Together, the two phases comprise 1.36 million solar panels and 172 lithium iron phosphate batteries (LFP).

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 08/08/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

IREDA Loan Book Reached INR 79,941 Cr in Q1 FY26 Growing at 29 Percent CAGR Since FY21: CMD

With over INR 2.49 lakh crore sanctioned and INR 1.63 lakh crore disbursed by Q1 FY26, IREDA continues to power India’s renewable energy transition, CMD Pradip Kumar Das affirmed at the company’s 38th AGM.

Business | 07/08/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Maharashtra Aims for 5 GW Agri-Solar Rollout by September 2025

Maharashtra aims to commission 5 GW of agri-solar capacity by September 2025 under Saur Krushi Vahini 2.0, targeting full feeder solarisation, diesel reduction, and rural energy transformation.

Policies & Regulations | 07/08/2025 | By EI News Network

Oriana Power Wins SECI’s Auction to Procure 60,000 MTPA Green Ammonia

Oriana Power has won SECI’s third green ammonia auction, securing a 60,000 TPA supply deal to Madhya Bharat Agro Products at INR 52.25/kg, marking another key step in India’s aggressive push to scale its green hydrogen ecosystem.

Renewable energy / Hydrogen / Fuel Cells | 07/08/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

 
 
 
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