Danish Energy Group Orsted Shuts Down its Last Coal-Fired Plant
The yearly coal consumption at Esbjerg Power Station has been about 500,000 tonnes, equivalent to about 1.2 million tonnes of CO2 emissions.
Cabinet Approves $492M Funding for 15GW Hydropower Projects in NE
The scheme would be funded through 10 percent gross budgetary support for the North Eastern Region from the total outlay of the power ministry.
SAIL Takes a Leap Toward Carbon Neutrality with Biochar
SAIL’s groundbreaking use of biochar marks a significant step towards reducing carbon emissions in steel production.
UAE’s IFFCO Group Sets New Landmarks on its Climate Roadmap
The group has announced significant progress in its ESG efforts, including increased waste recycling and reduced water intensity.
UltraTech Raises $500M to Advance Sustainability and ESG Goals
This transaction marks its second sustainability-linked financing, following its inaugural bond issuance of $400 million in 2021.
Tata Power Solar Partners with ICICI Bank to Finance Solar Units
Customers can avail of loans up to ₹ 90 lakh from ICICI Bank with collateral-free options and tenure extending up to 5 years.
India To Record 8% Rise in Electricity Consumption in 2024: IEA
Assuming a return to average weather conditions, IEA expect electricity demand growth in India to ease moderately to 6.8 percent in 2025.
Aramex Appoints Manosij Ganguli as Chief Sustainability Officer
Ganguli joins Aramex with a background in international decarbonization efforts, having previously served at the Energy Transitions Commission and Mission Possible Partnership in London and as the global program director at BP.
NITI Aayog Sets Up Committees to Tackle CCUS Challenges
These initiatives were the outcome of a two-day workshop on “Legal & Regulatory Frameworks and Technical Considerations for Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS)” held from Aug. 22-23 at The Oberoi, New Delhi.
India, US Advance Energy Ties, Explore Grid Modernization and Manufacturing
The power minister emphasized the longstanding bilateral partnership between India and the US, highlighting the shared commitment to a ‘clean’ energy future that fosters economic growth and development.