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MoEFCC introduces draft emission intensity target rules for industries

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The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has issued a draft notification introducing the Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity Target Rules, 2025, under the carbon credit trading scheme, 2023. These rules aim to reduce emissions in designated industrial sectors by setting specific emission intensity targets. Issued under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001, and the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, the rules propose targets in terms of tonnes of CO₂ equivalent emissions per tonne of equivalent…

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MoEFCC eases compliance for renewable energy projects

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The Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has simplified compliance requirements for renewable energy projects. Solar module manufacturing units, solar and wind power projects, and mini hydel projects under 25 MW are now exempt from obtaining Environmental Clearance (EC) and Consent to Establish (CTE). Additionally, projects with an EC will no longer require a separate CTE or Consent to Operate, reducing duplication in the process. A standard operating procedure will integrate CTE considerations…

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EAC recommends environmental clearance for Raipur and Anuppur thermal projects

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The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) under India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has recommended environmental clearance (EC) and Terms of Reference (ToR) for two ultra super-critical thermal power projects by Adani Power Limited (APL): the 1,600 MW Raipur (Raikheda) Thermal Expansion Project and the 3,200 MW Anuppur Thermal Power Plant.   1,600 MW Raipur (Raikheda) Ultra Super-Critical Expansion:This expansion project will add 1,600 MW (2×800 MW) to the existing 1,370 MW coal-based thermal…