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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the India Energy Week 2026, highlighting India's rapid growth in the energy sector, its status as a major petroleum exporter, and the recent trade agreement with the European Union, termed as the 'Mother of all Deals.' Modi emphasized India's
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At the Energy Technology Meet in Hyderabad, Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced India's ambitious plans to become a global refining and energy hub. With a projected increase in refining capacity from 258 MMTPA to 310 MMTPA by 2030, and a focus on biofuels and green energy, India aims
Nuclear Energy
The Indian government has launched the Nuclear Energy Mission for Viksit Bharat with a budget of ₹20,000 crore for the development of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) is working on several SMR projects, including Bharat Small Modular Reactors (BSMR-200) for repurposing retiring thermal power
Energy Sector
The Indian government has launched several initiatives to enhance the energy sector, including the Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy (HELP) and the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP), which has awarded 172 exploration blocks. The National Green Hydrogen Mission aims to establish India as a global hub for green hydrogen production
Nuclear Power
The Department of Atomic Energy outlines a comprehensive roadmap for India's energy sector through nuclear power, focusing on indigenous development and international collaboration. Key strategies include the deployment of Indigenous Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs), construction of new reactors, and the development of Indigenous Fast Breeder Reactors (FBRs)
Coal Import Dependency
The Ministry of Coal has implemented various measures to reduce coal import dependency in India, including increasing the Annual Contracted Quantity (ACQ), revising coking coal linkage tenures, and ensuring full Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) requirements are met by domestic coal companies. The government aims to enhance domestic coal production through
Santosh Kumar Takhele
Shri Santosh Kumar Takhele has been appointed as the Regional Executive Director (West-I) at NTPC Limited, effective from June 30, 2025. With a career spanning 37 years at NTPC, he has held various leadership roles and is currently the CEO of Ratnagiri Gas and Power Pvt. Ltd. His extensive experience
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an article by Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, highlighting the structural transformation of India's energy sector over the past 11 years, emphasizing affordable and clean energy through reforms and green initiatives. Source: Original Link