Energy Transition Advisory Committee (Tarun Kapoor Committee)

The Energy Transition Advisory Committee was formed by Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. It is headed by Tarun Kapoor, former Secretary of Petroleum Ministry. It will focus on increasing the share of clean energy sources such as hydrogen, biofuel, ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022

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India’s first Green Hydrogen Microgrid Projects in Andhra

State-run NTPC Ltd has awarded India’s first green hydrogen microgrid project in Andhra Pradesh. Highlights The project has been awarded at the Simhadri plant of NTPC Ltd. in Andhra Pradesh. NTPC will involve in “Standalone Fuel-cell based Microgrid along with ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021

India, UK sign Forward Action Plan on power

India and the United Kingdom have inked pact on ‘Forward Action Plan on power & clean transportation, renewables, green finance, and green energy research” under its 2030 roadmap. Highlights ‘Forward Action Plan’ was discussed at the “3rd India-UK Energy for ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021

India’s proposal to mandate using green hydrogen in fertilizer and refining

In line with the Government’s commitment of replacing grey hydrogen with green hydrogen, India is proposing to mandate the use of green hydrogen in fertilizer and refining. Highlights This proposal was put forward by Power Minister R K Singh while ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021

National Hydrogen Mission Launched

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched National Hydrogen Mission on August 15, 2021 from Lal Quila on the occasion of celebration of 75th Independence Day. This mission was launched to push for energy security of India. Key Points This mission was ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021

IOC to build India’s first green hydrogen plant at Mathura

IOC, India’s largest oil firm will build the country’s first ‘green hydrogen’ plant at its refinery in Mathura. This decision has been undertaken with the view of preparing for a future to cater to the growing demands cleaner forms of ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

BRICS Green Hydrogen Summit

India’s largest energy integrated company, NTPC Ltd, anchored two-day BRICS Green Hydrogen Summit. Highlights Green Hydrogen is one of the most popular and demanding fields in current times and is considered as next carrier of energy. Online event was attended ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

India to host Summit on Green Hydrogen initiatives

India is to host a two-day summit on Green Hydrogen Initiatives. Summit will start on June 22, 2021 involving the BRICS nations. Key Points This prestigious event offers a platform to share their respective Green Hydrogen initiatives & views on ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021