Energy

New Delhi, October 6, 2025: The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), India’s downstream regulator, celebrated its 19th Foundation Day at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. Established under the PNGRB Act, 2006, the Board is responsible for regulating the refining, processing, storage, transportation, distribution, marketing, and sale of petroleum, petroleum products, and natural gas. It aims to safeguard consumer interests while fostering fair trade and competition within the energy sector. Over nearly two decades, PNGRB has played a pivotal role in shaping India’s energy landscape. From laying the foundation of the country’s natural gas infrastructure to facilitating the expansion of City Gas Distribution (CGD) networks, PNGRB’s efforts have connected millions of households, industries, and transport consumers to cleaner

Landmark initiative on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) launched by Shri Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road, Transport and Highways, Government of India, during the CMAI India Climate Week, 4th February 2025, to Drive Sustainable Aviation February 4, 2025 – In a landmark initiative to decarbonise aviation and position India as a global leader in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), the India SAF Alliance was officially launched today at the India Climate Week 2025, a prestigious gathering of policymakers, industry leaders, and technology pioneers, organized by the Carbon Markets Association of India. The event witnessed the presence of Hon’ble Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari, alongside prominent figures in the biofuels and aviation sectors, underlining the Alliance’s ambition to

October 5th, 2024: Grew Energy Private Limited partners with Aditya Green Energy Pvt Ltd for the supply of over 180 MW of PV solar modules. The order supports the Government of India’s PM KUSUM C (MSKVY 2.0) Yojana initiative aimed at promoting solar energy adoption in rural areas. The project will benefit the regions of Latur, Osmanabad, and Beed. Grew Energy, one of India’s fastest-growing solar module manufacturers, will commence the dispatch of solar modules starting in September 2024, continuing until January 2025. This milestone strengthens both companies; commitment to driving the country’s renewable energy mission forward. Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Adinath Sangwe, Managing Director of Aditya Green Energy Pvt Ltd, expressed, “Our collaboration with Grew Energy is a

13 September 2024: Orkla India, the parent company of MTR and Eastern, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with CleanMax, a Brookfield-backed company, to solidify its sustainability goals and accelerate its journey towards achieving net-zero emissions. The collaboration involves a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for the generation and supply of renewable energy from a 6.6 MWp Solar Captive Power Project located in Jagaluru, Karnataka. With this partnership, Orkla India factories based out of Karnataka will run on 100% renewable energy. The project is structured under a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV). Under this arrangement, CleanMax will manage the energy generation, operation, and maintenance of the solar plant, ensuring optimal performance throughout the 25-year term. This 6.6 MW plant will

26 April 2024: The Earth Saviours Foundation and Innova Solutions, a global provider of digital transformation solutions, joined forces today to celebrate the installation of a 10KVA solar panel system donated by the Innova Foundation, which will supply electricity to the elderly residents of the NGO. The Earth Saviours Foundation was founded by the late Shri Ravi Kalra with the goals of protecting the environment, helping the poor, and offering a sanctuary to animals that have been mistreated. Around 1,300 people live permanently in the NGO’s shelter homes in Bandhwari Village and Mandawar Village, Distt. Gurugram, Haryana, after the organization began taking in the elderly and vulnerable in 2008. “We are thrilled to partner with The Earth Saviours Foundation to bring renewable energy solutions

5 April 2024: Dharampal Satyapal Group (DS Group), a multi-business corporation and a leading FMCG conglomerate, in a significant leap in its sustainability initiatives, has announced the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations powered by solar energy in the open parking area at its headquarters in Noida. This progressive enhancement to its sustainability initiatives demonstrates DS Group’s continued commitment to providing employees with tangible ways to embrace clean energy solutions. Incorporating CSR in parts and parcels of its organization, including its human resources, underscores sustainability as a core value throughout its entire framework. This holistic approach reflects the company’s dedication to environmental stewardship and social responsibility. The new EV charging stations offer a convenient and user-friendly way for employees who

19th Februray, 2024: Tata Chemicals Limited, a pioneering force in the realm of sustainability and innovation, has embarked on a strategic collaboration with the esteemed IITB-Monash Research Academy, aimed at spearheading groundbreaking research in the domain of clean energy, particularly focusing on the transformative potential of perovskite materials. Perovskite materials have garnered widespread attention for their exceptional efficiency in converting solar energy into electricity, thus holding immense promise in augmenting the efficiency of existing solar energy solutions. Recognizing the significance of perovskite in addressing both global and India’s burgeoning energy needs, Tata Chemicals Limited has committed to supporting the Next-Gen Technology research led by the IITB-Monash Research Academy. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Tata Chemicals’ journey of innovation

15 December, 2023- The Ahmedabad Chapter of The Indian Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ISHRAE) has organized the 15th ISHRAE Confluence &REFCON that commenced in Ahmedabad recently. The theme of the confluence is “Decoding Decarbonization’’ and is supported by the United Nations Environment Programme. This event offered the unique opportunity to the participants of staying abreast of cutting-edge technology and trends, through interaction with top experts from across the country and networking with industry professionals. Pankaj Dharkar, Chairman of the 15th Confluence &REFCON while delivering the keynote address emphasized how important decarbonization initiatives were to tackle the challenge posed by climate change. He emphasized that decarbonization in the air conditioning and refrigeration industry and creating an awareness