India is undergoing a major energy transition as it balances rapid economic growth with climate commitments. The country, home to 1.4 billion people, is expanding renewable capacity at a fast pace, with solar power growing from 4 gigawatts to 140 gigawatts in the past decade. The government aims to reach...
India Sources American “Cooking Gas”
India plans to source close to 10% of its cooking gas Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) imports from the U.S. starting in 2026, marking a significant shift in its energy procurement strategy. This move is aimed at diversifying suppliers beyond its current reliance on the Middle East and boosting energy-related trade...
Adani Green Energy Builds India’s Largest Renewable Energy Facility
India's Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) is constructing the world's largest clean energy plant in Gujarat, India. This massive renewable energy park, called the Khavda Renewable Energy Park, will span an area five times larger than the city of Paris and may even be visible from space once completed. ...
IEA Starts Membership Talks with India
An associate member of the IEA since 2017, India is now part of the process to become a full member of the International Energy Agency, (IEA). Ministers from the IEA’s member countries agreed to start discussions with India on the Indian government’s request to become a full IEA member, recognizing...
90 percent of New Nuclear Energy Capacity will arise in India, China
According to the International Energy Agency, nuclear power production will grow by 46 percent by 2040 — and more than 90 percent of the net increase will come from India and China which are among the top consumers of energy in the world. Agneta Rising, the director general of the...
India Collaborates with IEA's Alternate Fuels Program
In May this year, the federal government in India approved the National Policy on Biofuels – 2018, and ratified its membership in the Advanced Motor Fuels Technology Collaboration Program (AMF TCP) under the International Energy Agency (IEA). AMF TCP is an international platform for co-operation among countries to promote cleaner...