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In Depth: Strategic Petroleum Reserve

In light of the immense volatility in global crude prices, the government of India is planning to increase its oil reserves. It has sought...

20 Dec 2018 Mineral & Energy Resources

The Big Picture - Gas Grid: Fuel for all

The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for City Gas Distribution (CGD) projects across 129 districts. The project was recently granted by the...

13 Dec 2018 Mineral & Energy Resources

The Big Picture: One World, One Sun, One Grid

Stressing that India would generate 40 percent of power from non-fossil fuels by 2030, the Prime Minister has called for connecting solar energy...

01 Dec 2018 Mineral & Energy Resources

SATAT Initiative

Government is planning to launch SATAT initiative to promote Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) as an alternative, green transport fuel. Sustainable...

29 Sep 2018 Mineral & Energy Resources

First Assembly of International Solar Alliance

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is organising the First Assembly of International Solar Alliance (ISA) along with the 2nd Indian Ocean Rim...

26 Sep 2018 Mineral & Energy Resources

Shale Gas Extraction- Challenges in India

The article ‘The Shale Gas Challenge’ appeared in The Hindu on 31st August, 2018. It brings out the various issues and challenges related...

31 Aug 2018 Mineral & Energy Resources

Cabinet Approves O-SMART Scheme

Recently the cabinet approved Umbrella scheme “Ocean Services, Technology, Observations, Resources Modelling and Science (O-SMART)”...

30 Aug 2018 Mineral & Energy Resources

World’s First Thermal Battery Plant Unveiled in Andhra Pradesh

The world’s first-ever thermal battery plant has been inaugurated in Andhra Pradesh. The plant will be operated by the Bharat Energy Storage...

07 Aug 2018 Mineral & Energy Resources

Cabinet Approves Policy Framework For Unconventional Hydrocarbons

The centre has approved the policy to permit exploration and exploitation of unconventional hydrocarbons such as Shale oil/gas, Coal Bed Methane...

02 Aug 2018 Mineral & Energy Resources

Index to Determine the Value of Coal Blocks

Recently, the high-powered committee, set up in 2017 to review the current process of the coal block auction system, has suggested major changes....

23 Jul 2018 Mineral & Energy Resources

Ministry of Mines Organizes 4th National Conclave on Mines & Minerals

The Ministry of Mines organized the 4th National Conclave on Mines & Minerals –attended by state Mining ministers, officials of central...

14 Jul 2018 Mineral & Energy Resources