India’s crude oil trade with Russia
New Delhi has for long followed the policy of acquiring energy assets abroad to reduce risks related to heavy import dependence on oil. In order to sh…
Energy
Reasons why India must cancel its nuclear expansion plans
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The Budget lacks the ‘power’ to transform services
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Need to have a uniform energy tariff, and electricity duty to be included under the ambit of GST
Context Electricity prices vary not just among end-users, but also between states, where a complex patchwork of different taxes and subsidy regimes can leave consumers…
Flex-Fuel Vehicles (FFV) – Benefits, Limitations and Government Initiatives
As the world seeks to settle for a cleaner future, the governments and policymakers are seen inclining towards cleaner technologies. This has led to i…
Securing India’s Oil Needs
What is the current situation? In September last year, Europe discovered that renewable energy doesn’t always mean reliable energy. They rushed to purchase natural gas…
Nord Stream Pipeline Project
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Green Hydrogen – Need, Uses and Benefits
In a recent development, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL), has collaborated with Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) to scale-up alkaline ele…
Green Grids Initiative (OSOWOG) – Benefits and Challenges
At the recently held COP26 summit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson launched a ‘green grids’ initiative nam…
