energy security

New Delhi, March 24 The petroleum industry on Tuesday urged industry players to develop ethanol as a clean cooking fuel for Indian households as part of efforts to reduce dependence on imported LPG and expand biofuel use.R S Ravi, Director (Downstream) at the Federation of Indian Petroleum...

New Delhi, March 24 Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that the government is trying to procure gas and crude oil from all available sources, and efforts will continue in the coming days as the war in West Asia has created a serious energy crisis globally.In a statement in the Rajya...

Chennai, March 24 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin intensified his criticism of the Centre on Tuesday, questioning its preparedness to handle the fallout of the escalating conflict in West Asia, particularly regarding fuel security and the safety of Indian citizens abroad.Strongly...

New Delhi, March 24 NeuEN Green Energy Pvt. Ltd, a 50:50 joint venture between Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited and Sembcorp Green Hydrogen India Private Ltd, has secured a contract to supply 10,000 tonnes per annum (10KTPA) of green hydrogen to Numaligarh Refinery Ltd (NRL).Under the...

New Delhi, March 23 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday to discuss the impact of the West Asia conflict on the global economy, with a particular focus on energy security.The Jaishankar-Rubio phone conversation came hours after US...

Washington, March 24 – India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke by phone on Monday about the West Asia crisis. They discussed its impact on the global economy and energy supplies. Both agreed to continue working together."Had a detailed...

New Delhi, March 23 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday to discuss the impact of the West Asia conflict on the global economy, with a particular focus on energy security.The Jaishankar-Rubio phone conversation came hours after US...

New Delhi, March 23 There is a need to create regional dependence rather than relying on global supply chains, whether in energy security, health security, or other areas. BIMSTEC Secretary General Indra Mani Pandey said this, according to a statement issued by Assocham on Monday.The key...

New Delhi, March 23 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday, focusing on the consequences of the Middle East conflict on the global economy.The Jaishankar-Rubio phone conversation came hours after US President Donald Trump extended...

Mumbai, March 23 India needs to closely monitor the evolving situation in West Asia and take proactive measures to limit the impact of spillover effects, as the country is dependent on crude oil imports, the Reserve Bank's bulletin said on Monday.However, the March bulletin noted that India's...

New Delhi, March 23 The Congress accused the government on Monday of avoiding raising petrol prices, citing the upcoming assembly elections as the reason, a claim rejected by the BJP, which said the government should instead be praised for diversifying its energy sources.Initiating a debate on...

March 23, New Delhi: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is scheduled to chair an emergency meeting on Monday to review the economic consequences of the ongoing war in Iran.The meeting will be attended by Finance Minister Rachel Reeves, Governor of the Bank of England Andrew Bailey, Foreign...

New Delhi, March 23 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday stated that the difficult global conditions caused by the West Asia conflict are likely to persist for a long time and called upon the nation to remain prepared and united, just as it had stood together during the COVID-19 pandemic...

New Delhi, March 23 Asserting that India is advocating dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the West Asia crisis, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that attacks on commercial ships and the disruption of the Strait of Hormuz are unacceptable, and the government is in touch with suppliers...

New Delhi, March 23 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Monday that the government possesses a strategic petroleum reserve and is in the process of building more reserves. He also noted that over the past decade, the sources of energy imports have been hugely diversified."We have a...

New Delhi, March 23 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Monday that the government is working to ensure uninterrupted supplies of oil and gas amid the conflict in West Asia, while emphasizing that India has diversified its energy imports, unlike in previous instances, and will continue...

New Delhi, March 23 External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar said on Monday that he had a conversation with his German counterpart, Johann Wadephul, regarding the ongoing West Asia conflict, which is now in its fourth week, with both sides agreeing to maintain close contact amid evolving...

New Delhi, March 23 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Lok Sabha at 2 p.m. on Monday, focusing on the key concerns related to the ongoing West Asia conflict.Earlier on Sunday, Prime Minister Modi chaired a high-level meeting to review the situation in the petroleum, crude oil...

New Delhi, March 22 The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on Sunday reviewed the situation arising from the conflict in West Asia and carried out a detailed assessment on the availability of essential needs for the common people, including food, energy, and fuel security.Prime Minister...

Minister for Coal and Mines, G Kishan Reddy, stated today that coal gasification will be crucial in strengthening India's energy security, reducing import dependence, and supporting industrial growth. He made this statement while addressing the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 in New Delhi. Mr...