Gurugram, June 25 (IANS) The 11th BRICS Energy Ministers’ meeting, chaired here by India, adopted the Joint Communique on Thursday reflecting the collective vision and consensus of the grouping’s countries on strengthening cooperation in the areas of energy security, sustainability, innovation, resilient infrastructure and capacity building.A major outcome of India’s Chairship was the launch of the BRICS Digital Centre of Excellence for Smart Grids and Energy Storage (https://brics-dcoe.glob…
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Guwahati, June 25 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that 17.6 per cent of households that have installed rooftop solar panels under the Centre’s PM Surya Ghar-Muft Bijli Yojana are now paying zero electricity bills, highlighting the growing impact of the flagship renewable energy programme in the state.In a post on social media platform X, the Chief Minister said the scheme has brought about a significant transformation in Assam by reducing electricity expenses for…
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Rooftop solar is already among the most affordable sources of electricity available today. In many Indian states, the growth of solar power is encouraging the establishment of small-scale industries in suburban and rural areas, according to an article in Saviours magazine.The article highlights that India’s solar expansion is creating a new generation of green jobs. The sector requires trained technicians, installers, electricians, maintenance specialists, battery man…
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Tuesday reiterated that the country’s Ethanol Blending Programme for petrol is scientifically validated and continuously monitored by the Union government. “The Union government has noted certain misleading and unsubstantiated claims being circulated on social media regarding Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP), which appear to be aimed at confusing and misleading the public,” the statement said.It has also been observed that old im…
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) India’s energy security is shifting from scale to resilience as the country expands upstream access and diversifies supply portfolios in the wake of disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz, a report said on Tuesday.The report from S&P Global Energy said the Strait of Hormuz closure had disrupted about 17 per cent of global LNG supply but India — the world’s fourth‑largest LNG buyer — limited the impact by sourcing cargoes from Oman, the United States, Nigeria …
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) India will host the 11th BRICS Energy Ministers’ Meeting on June 25–26 in Gurugram, on the outskirts of the national capital, under its BRICS Chairship 2026, according to an official statement issued on Sunday.The meeting will bring together Energy Ministers and senior officials from all BRICS member countries to advance cooperation on energy security, sustainability, and innovation.India’s BRICS Chairship in 2026 is guided by the overarching theme “Building for Resil…
Tokyo, June 13 (IANS) Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Saturday departed for her first trip to Europe since taking office in October. She is going to visit the UK, Italy and attend the G7 Summit in France.In the UK and Italy, Takaichi will meet the respective Prime Ministers Kier Starmer and Georgia Meloni and discuss issues such as the situation in East Asia, the Middle East, and Ukraine, while also engaging in discussions with the leaders of both countries to strengthen bilateral coope…
Washington, June 13 (IANS) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said President Donald Trump’s push for “energy dominance” is central to the administration’s efforts to strengthen the economy, boost manufacturing and enhance national security, arguing that abundant domestic energy will be critical to winning the global race in artificial intelligence and advanced industries.Speaking at the Petroleum Club of Houston on Friday, Bessent described energy as the foundation of the administration’s econo…
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Building on the strong momentum generated by the successful roadshow on coal and lignite gasification projects held in Delhi, the Ministry of Coal is set to organise its next roadshow in Hyderabad on Thursday. The overwhelming response and active participation witnessed during the earlier event underscored the growing confidence of industry stakeholders in India’s coal gasification ecosystem and highlighted the significant opportunities emerging in this strategic sector…
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) India and the United States can deepen strategic energy ties across the hydrocarbon value chain to expand bilateral trade to a shared goal of $500 billion by 2030, a report said on Wednesday.The report from US-India Business Council and Grant Thornton Bharat said hydrocarbons, including LNG, crude oil, LPG, ethane and propane, will play a major role in expanded trade while unlocking new avenues for investment, strengthening energy security and enhancing supply chain res…