Indian Metal & Energy Industry News & Updates - Govt. Policy / Industry
India considers incentives for lithium processing
"The critical minerals policy will be comprehensive and will cover all aspects from exploration to mining to value addition," one of the sources said. "It will also cover incentives for beneficiation and refining within the country," the source said.
Dorf Ketal Chemicals India acquires Impact Fluid Solutions to expand its suite of solutions for oil and gas production
IREDA incorporates subsidiary in GIFT City, Gujarat
India overtook Japan to become world's 3rd largest solar power generator in 2023
Govt soon to finalise framework of state mining index to ensure ease of biz: Mines secretary
Anil Agarwal likens critical minerals to gold, says India should ensure self-sufficiency
EO data can generate $3 tn in economic benefits; help cut 2 gigatonnes of CO2 emissions: WEF report
Adani Green signs a 20-yr agreement with Sri Lanka government for wind power stations
Understanding the Green Hydrogen landscape in India: Demand from industries, global collaborations are the key
New Delhi: In India, Green Hydrogen is quickly emerging as the strongest response to the decarbonisation challenge as its production and supply can save 830 million tonnes of CO2 emissions annually, compared to hydrogen derived from fossil fuels. But the significance of this clean energy technology extends beyond the immediate environmental impact.
Rajasthan plans to go all out on solar, shun coal, to meet power demand
If this happens, the state will not need to purchase electricity from other states at expensive rates, an official said.
TSSEZL, Hygenco ink pact for setting up green ammonia & green hydrogen project in Odisha
Tata Steel Special Economic Zone Limited (TSSEZL) and HHP Five Private Limited (Hygenco) on Friday inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a green hydrogen and green ammonia project at TSSEZL's Gopalpur Industrial Park (GIP) in Odisha's Ganjam district. Under the agreement, Hygenco will acquire land in Ganjam district to establish its green hydrogen, green ammonia, and derivatives unit, according to the agreement.
REC gets RBI nod to set up subsidiary in GIFT City
Vedanta to invest $20 billion in four years in India: Anil Agarwal
Banking on the country’s growth potential, Vedanta Group is planning to invest $20 billion in India in the next four years, said chairman Anil Agarwal. The investments will happen mostly in the technology, electronics, semiconductors and glass segments, he added.
India eyes 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030 with new technologies
Tata Steel SEZ, Hygenco Sign MoU To Bolster India’s Green Fuel Sector
India's mineral production increases by 8% in February, says govt
The index of mineral production of the mining and quarrying sector for February 2024 at 139.6 is 8 per cent than February last year.
India unlikely to impose export curbs on low-grade iron ore, source says
bp appoints Kartikeya Dube as Head of Country-India region
New Delhi: bp has appointed Kartikeya Dube as the Head of Country (HoC), bp India, replacing Sashi Mukundan, who has led the oil and gas major’s India operations for the last 15 years. Dube, a chartered accountant by training, will take over as the HoC for India and Senior Vice-President, gas and low carbon for India, with effect from July 1, 2024.
Vedanta plans to invest $20 bn in India in 4 years; will sell steel biz only at right price: Anil Agarwal
Vedanta to invest $20 bn in 4 years in India: Agarwal
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Southern India can Lead India's pursuit of 500GW renewable target by 2030: Experts and industry players
New policy to promote critical minerals in works: Mines Secy
India gets major push with first multi-purpose Green Hydrogen project! Know significance, features, and much more
In a significant development, India’s first Multi-purpose (Combined Heat & Power) Green Hydrogen Pilot Project was recently inaugurated by Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) at its 1,500 MW Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Station (NJHPS) in Jhakri, Himachal Pradesh.
Core sector growth moderates to 5.2% in March
Aided by a strong show from Coal, Cement and electricity sectors, the output of eight core industries grew 5.2 percent in March 2024. This was higher than overall 4.2 percent growth recorded in March 2023, but much lower than 7.1 per cent growth in February 2024. Six of the eight core industries recorded positive growth for the month under review. Only refinery products and fertilizers saw contraction in output in March 2024 at 0.3 percent and 1.3 percent, respectively.
Mines Ministry inks MoU with Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation for knowledge support on critical minerals
World gold demand surges in Q1 2024, hits record high amid central bank buying and OTC investment boom
India will become leader in offshore mining: Official
Adani Energy Solutions' Q4 net profit falls 13% to Rs 381 crore
Govt to auction another 20 critical mineral blocks soon
New Delhi: The government plans to put up another 20-odd critical mineral blocks for auction in the next round by the end of June, Secretary of the Ministry of Mines VL Kantha Rao said on Monday.
US offers to help India meet ethanol blending target by 2025
SJVN inaugurates India's first multipurpose Green Hydrogen pilot project