Topic
electricity generation
Energy & Petrochemicals #clean energy#power mix
India Floats RFP for Rs 37,500 Crore Coal Gasification Incentive Scheme to Cut Import Dependence
India's Ministry of Coal floated a request for proposal (RFP) on Wednesday for its Rs 37,500 crore incentive scheme to support coal and lignite gasification. The scheme aims to gasify 75 million tonnes by 2030, reducing dependence on imported LNG, urea, ammonia and methanol. Officials expect to select projects within four months, with total investments estimated at Rs 2.5-3 lakh crore.
Jul 8, 2026 1 source
Energy & Petrochemicals #el nino#india
El Nino Weakens India Hydropower to Steepest Drop Since Feb 2024, Strains Grid
India's hydropower generation fell more than 20% in June, the steepest year-on-year drop since February 2024, as El Nino conditions caused a 38% rainfall deficit. Reservoir levels are critically low, forcing greater reliance on coal-fired power. The weak monsoon also hurt kharif crop sowing, with oilseeds acreage down 39% and cotton down 23%.
Jul 7, 2026 1 source