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RWE, AMG in deal to supply green ammonia from India

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RWE has signed a memorandum of understanding with AM Green Ammonia (AMG) for the long-term annual supply of up to 250,000 tonnes of green ammonia. The ammonia, derived from hydrogen, will be produced at AMG’s facilities in Kakinada and Tuticorin, India. Initially, 50,000 tonnes will be produced at Kakinada, with the remaining 200,000 tonnes sourced from the Tuticorin facility. The green ammonia will meet the EU’s Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO) standards under the…

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Delhi mandates replacement of CNG Gramin Sewa vehicles with electric models

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Sewa vehicles, registered under the 2010-11 scheme, with electric vehicles (EVs). This move is part of the city’s efforts to promote cleaner and more sustainable transportation. Gramin Sewa, introduced in 2011, allows three-wheelers to carry up to six passengers and operate in rural areas and resettlement colonies. The transport department’s order specifies that new electric Gramin Sewa vehicles must have a maximum seating capacity of six passengers plus a driver and be approved by the…

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Rajasthan Atomic Power Project’s Unit 7 achieves criticality

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The Rajasthan Atomic Power Project’s Unit 7 (RAPP-7) reached a major milestone, achieving criticality—the start of a controlled nuclear fission chain reaction. RAPP-7, part of the 2×700 MW twin RAPP-7/8 units, is the third of 16 indigenous Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWR) with a 700 MW capacity, being developed by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL). The first two 700 MW PHWRs are operational at Kakrapar in Gujarat, with RAPP-7 following at Rawatbhata,…

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Indian Railways to invest Rs 1.74 trillion by 2025, transforming infrastructure and operations

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Indian Railways is on a transformative journey with total investments projected to reach Rs 1.74 trillion between fiscals 2016 and 2025, according to a CRISIL report. This represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12%, positioning Indian Railways as a key driver in India’s push toward becoming a high-income economy. The report highlights major infrastructure advancements, including the electrification of over 94% of the broad-gauge network as of fiscal 2024, along with ongoing modernization…

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Sunsure Energy to supply 20 million units of clean power annually to Kirloskar

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Sunsure Energy has signed a 13.5 MWp solar Open Access Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Kirloskar Brothers Ltd (KBL) to supply 20 million (2 crore) units of clean power annually. The solar energy will power KBL’s manufacturing facilities in Kirloskarvadi and Kolhapur, meeting 75% of their energy needs from renewable sources. This transition will help KBL offset 14,200 metric tonnes of CO2 emissions each year. Sunsure Energy, founded in 2014, specializes in renewable energy solutions,…

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GUVNL announces green financing fund for renewable energy projects

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Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) has launched a green financing fund in partnership with sovereign wealth funds, green funds, and multilateral agencies, as announced at the 4th Global Renewable Energy Investors Meet and Expo (RE-INVEST). The fund will provide direct financial resources to developers winning GUVNL’s renewable energy bids. This initiative follows a roundtable on ‘Climate Finance Opportunities for Gujarat,’ chaired by Kanubhai Desai, Gujarat’s Minister of Finance, Energy, and Petrochemicals, who emphasized the…

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Reliance Power settles Rs 38.72 billion guarantee for VIPL

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Reliance Power Ltd has announced that it had fully settled its Rs 38.72 billion obligation as a guarantor for Vidarbha Industries Power (VIPL). The settlement has resulted in the release of all corporate guarantees, undertakings, and obligations linked to the outstanding debt. As part of the agreement, 100% of VIPL’s shares have been pledged to CFM Asset Reconstruction, relieving Reliance Power of its corporate guarantee commitments. The company also confirmed it is now debt-free with…

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Noida Airport partners with Statiq for EV charging infrastructure

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Noida International Airport (NIA), set to begin operations in April 2025, has entered a partnership with Statiq to establish electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure on the airside. Under the collaboration, Statiq will install, operate, and maintain EV charging stations to support the airport’s sustainability goals and reduce emissions. The charging network will cater to concessionaires and airport vehicles, facilitating the deployment of electric ground support equipment (GSE) and other electric vehicles. In the initial phase,…

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Goa cabinet approves Rs 7 billion investment for 500 electric buses

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The Goa government has approved a Rs 7 billion investment proposal by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) alumni to introduce 500 electric buses into the state’s public transport system, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced. The initiative, aimed at reviving Goa’s mass transit, was welcomed by Kadamba Transport Corporation Limited (KTCL) chairman Ulhas Tuenkar, who emphasized its potential to meet growing transport demands and improve KTCL’s services. The new fleet will complement KTCL’s current 500 diesel…

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Jindal India to develop 1 GWh battery storage facility by 2025

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Jindal India Renewable Energy (JIRE) has unveiled plans to develop Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), starting with a 1 GWh battery pack assembly line using lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry by 2025. The company, a subsidiary of the BC Jindal Group, aims to expand further into battery cell manufacturing with a 5 GWh capacity by 2027. JIRE’s initiative will enhance its portfolio, contribute to grid stability, and support the integration of renewable energy. The company…