Adani Total Gas has appointed Preyash Jhaveri as its Interim Chief Financial Officer. This appointment is effective from December 22, 2025. Jhaveri has been designated as a key managerial personnel. He brings over 30 years of experience in finance and accounting across various sectors. Jhaveri has been with Adani Total Gas since 2007.
India’s biogas sector is poised for significant growth. Investments are expected to exceed Rs 5,000 crore by 2026-27. This surge is fueled by strong investor interest and a growing compressed biogas pipeline. The sector is witnessing increased market uptake and offers benefits like cleaner cooking fuel and rural employment. Policy support and efficiency improvements will…
India’s coal use will decrease significantly by 2047. Experts emphasize responsible coal deployment for development. Technologies can cut emissions by up to 99 percent. Reliable and affordable power remains crucial, especially with rising energy demands. Sustainable coal practices are vital for the nation’s progress.
The upcoming 2025 Electricity Amendment Bill is poised to reshape the energy landscape with the introduction of cost-reflective tariffs. This legislation will empower regulatory commissions to take action on any delays in tariff submissions. By minimizing cross-subsidies, the bill aims to strengthen the competitiveness of the energy sector.
The year 2025 also saw India diversifying crude supply, with US crude imports surging, particularly after Trump’s tariff, alongside expansion in LNG and LPG trade, reflecting broader efforts to reduce dependence on any single source.
Rosneft continues to be India’s top Russian crude oil supplier. Despite US sanctions, large volumes reached Reliance Industries, Indian Oil, and Nayara Energy in December. New Russian exporters have also emerged. Indian Oil was the biggest buyer, followed by Reliance Industries. These transactions are part of existing deals being concluded.
The Centre says a new law is needed to plug gaps in India’s nuclear framework, citing limits of the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 and the CLNDA, 2010. It flagged weak safety mandates, limited regulatory capacity and the absence of any requirement for proactive nuclear governance.
Power giant NTPC is set to expand its capacity to 244 gigawatts by 2037. This ambitious roadmap requires an investment of Rs 7 lakh crore. The company is exploring energy storage, pumped storage, nuclear power, green hydrogen, and chemicals. NTPC currently meets one-fourth of India’s electricity demand. This expansion will further bolster the nation’s power…
JSW Energy is set to significantly expand its Salboni thermal power project in West Bengal, doubling its capacity to 3,200 MW. This ambitious plan, involving an estimated Rs 40,000 crore investment, aims to meet the state’s escalating power needs. The company’s initial 1,600 MW phase is already underway, solidifying its commitment to the region’s energy…
AI systems may now have a carbon footprint equivalent to that of New York City in 2025, while their water footprint could be in the range of the global annual consumption of bottled water. After previously estimating the global power demand of AI systems in 2023, 2024 and 2025, my latest research—published open access in…