NGS’ NG/LNG SNAPSHOT October 16-31, 2025
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City Gas Distribution & Auto LPG
Piped gas project to start from Kalyani next month
Kolkata: The supply of piped natural gas (PNG) will begin in the KMDA area for the first time starting from Kalyani in the first week of Nov, the Bengal Gas Company Limited (BGCL) said. BGCL, a joint venture between GAIL and the state government-owned Greater Calcutta Gas Supply Corporation, will start supplying PNG to 171 houses initially, where gas meters have been installed.
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The company started PNG supply at Uniworld and Rosedale housing complexes in New Town in Dec 2023 by carrying gas in cascade from Panagarh before flowing it into a pipeline infrastructure there to make it available in the kitchens, which continues till now.
“But in Kalyani we will not use cascade and gas will be supplied to the households only through pipeline. So, we can say it will begin PNG supply in true sense,” BGCL CEO Anupam Mukherjee said. The company has already laid about 22 km of medium density poly-ethylene (MDPE) branch pipeline around Kalyani Central Park. The PNG supply will initially begin in ward numbers 9, 12 and 14.
It will be gradually expanded to other areas in phases. According to BGCL, the expanded network will serve 10,000 households in Kalyani with PNG.
The Gail pipeline from Durgapur has been laid till Gayeshpur in Nadia via Rajarambati. BGCL has laid another pipeline from Gayeshpur to Kalyani and then further extending it to Baruipur via Barrackpore, Airport and Chingrighata to cater Kolkata, North 24 Parganas and South 24 Parganas district.
“We have constructed a mother station along the pipeline path till Kalyani Central Park. We have set up a district regulatory station there to reduce pressure of gas before being supplied to the houses,” Mukherjee elaborated.
BGCL now has a total 420 post-paid PNG customers in Uniworld, Rosedale and Urbana in Kolkata and Alcove in Serampore. But unlike Kalyani, they are all being supplied gas by combination of cascade and pipeline network. BGCL is the sole licensee to supply CNG and PNG in 1,519 square km in Greater Kolkata, including Kolkata Municipal Corporation area and parts of Howrah, Hooghly, Nadia, North 24 Parganas and South 24 Pargana.
Indian Oil-Adani JV began PNG supply in Panagarh three years back, first in Bengal.
HP also commenced PNG supply in some parts of Nadia and Hooghly and Falta in South Bengal and Jalpaiguri in April this year.
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India eyes 126 million PNG connections, 18,000 CNG stations by 2034
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) is stepping up engagement with states to achieve India’s target of 126.3 million piped natural gas (PNG) connections and 18,336 compressed natural gas (CNG) stations by 2034. The regulator has been holding meetings with state leadership to address operational and policy challenges in the city gas distribution (CGD) sector, with emphasis on rationalising VAT on natural gas and encouraging states to adopt comprehensive CGD policies. As of July 2025, 11 states, including Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Bihar, and Rajasthan, have notified policies, and together they have been tasked with achieving 78.5 million PNG connections and 10,131 CNG stations by 2034.
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PNGRB noted that these policy measures are already yielding results, with CNG vehicle numbers rising by nearly 25% between March 2023 and March 2025 to 8.2 million. This expansion contributed to a 21% increase in gas sales and the addition of 1,206 new CNG stations during 2024-25. In the same period, around 2.1 million new PNG connections were added nationwide, leading to an 11% rise in gas sales. The regulator underlined that streamlining state-level policies and tax structures is crucial for sustaining momentum in clean fuel adoption and expanding natural gas infrastructure across the country.
Source: https://ibef.org/news/india-eyes-126-million-png-connections-18-000-cng-stations-by-2034
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Natural Gas/ Pipelines/ Company News
BLF captures police officers in Dhadar, BRG blows up major gas pipeline between Sui, Kashmore
Balochistan [Pakistan] October 16 (ANI): Two distinct incidents involving militant groups were reported, with the Baloch Liberation Front (BLF) announcing that its fighters had taken police officers captive in Dhadar, while the Baloch Republican Guards (BRG) claimed responsibility for an explosion that resulted in damage to a significant gas pipeline situated between Sui and Kashmore, on Wednesday, according to a report from The Balochistan Post (TBP).
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A statement from BLF spokesman Major Gwahram Baloch indicated that fighters confronted a police patrol in the Allah Yar Shah region of Dhadar around 17:00.
The statement noted that the patrol was encircled, officers were captured, and their service firearms confiscated, with the vehicle allegedly used by the officers being set on fire.
The BLF spokesman further mentioned that an initial interrogation revealed the detained officers were not involved in actions against the Baloch people or the national movement, and they were released without harm. The BLF took responsibility for the operation, according to the TBP report.
In a separate statement, BRG spokesman Dostain Baloch announced that the group had planted explosives overnight on a 36-inch diameter gas pipeline travelling from Dera Bugti’s Sui field to Karachi, between Sui and Kashmore, resulting in considerable damage.
The BRG’s statement declared that this action was part of an ongoing campaign that would persist until the group’s political goals were achieved. They took responsibility for the attack, as highlighted by the TBP report.
At the time of the reports, there was no immediate response from police or federal authorities in either area. Local officials and security personnel are expected to investigate both occurrences, as the damage to the pipeline may impact the region’s gas supply and compromise the security of its infrastructure.
Both incidents underscore the continuing tensions and militant activities in various parts of Balochistan and nearby areas. Independent verification of these claims was not accessible from government representatives at the time of publication, the TBP report noted. (ANI)
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Karnataka signs agreement with GAIL to generate gas from wet waste
Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday said that the Karnataka government has signed an agreement with Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) to generate gas from wet waste in Bengaluru.
Mr. Shivakumar said that GAIL is setting up a ₹123 crore unit to generate gas from wet waste, and that state government has already allotted the land for the same. This, the DCM said, is the first such initiative in Bengaluru and the government is ready to sign more agreements in this regard.
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The plant will initially generate from 300 tonnes per day of wet waste, about 12 tonnes per day of compressed biogas, and 21 tonnes per day of Fermented Organic Manure (FOM). This will help reduce the problem of waste in Bengaluru, Mr. Shivakumar said, adding that the gas will be distributed to industries and hotels.
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Oil India, NEEPCO Ink 15-Year Gas Supply Agreement
Oil India Ltd (OIL) on Monday announced that it has signed a long-term Gas Sale and Purchase Agreement (GSPA) with North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO) for the continued supply of 1.4 million metric standard cubic metres per day (MMSCMD) of natural gas.
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Under the new pact, OIL will supply gas to NEEPCO’s Assam Gas-Based Power Station (AGBPS) at Bokulon in Dibrugarh district for another 15 years, extending their existing 10-year arrangement.
“The new 15-year agreement succeeds the earlier 10-year deal, ensuring uninterrupted energy supply to the region,” OIL said in an official statement.
Through this partnership, OIL and NEEPCO aim to enhance energy security in Assam and the Northeast, supporting India’s goal of ensuring affordable and clean energy access.
The AGBPS, Assam’s largest gas-based power station, plays a key role in meeting the region’s electricity demand. The station relies on OIL’s consistent natural gas supply to maintain stable operations and meet growing consumption needs.
“The signing of this extended-term agreement reaffirms OIL’s commitment to leveraging its robust reserve base and production capabilities to ensure a sustainable gas supply from domestic sources,” the company added.
The long-term arrangement strengthens both organisations’ contributions to regional energy reliability, while aligning with India’s broader clean energy and sustainability goals.
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BPCL bets big on India’s energy transition with ₹1.7 lakh crore investment plan
The goal is to increase refining and upstream capacity, foray big into petrochemicals and renewables, expand natural gas capacity, besides investments in digitalisation and natural gas network by 2027
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL), India’s second-largest oil marketing company and sixth-largest company by turnover, is undertaking a massive expansion to meet India’s future energy security and sustainability goals, with an investment of over ₹1,70,000 crore.
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The goal is to increase refining and upstream capacity, foray big into petrochemicals and renewables, expand natural gas capacity, besides investments in digitalisation and natural gas network by 2027. Project Aspire, launched in 2021, hinges on “nurturing the core” with “future big bets” with a focus on five key areas: diversifying the energy basket, investing in future fuels, expanding infrastructure, and embedding digital transformation, said sources.
Refinery expansion
BPCL currently operates 35.3 metric million tonnes per annum (MMTPA) of refining capacity across its three refineries in Mumbai, Kochi, and Bina in Madhya Pradesh. The Bina expansion project is ongoing, increasing capacity from 7.8 to 11 MMTPA, and the project execution is within timelines. The Mumbai and Kochi refineries have a long-term potential for further capacity expansion, which will help BPCL reach 45 MMTPA capacity in the future. A 9 MMTPA greenfield refinery will come up near Ramayapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, and the investment will be about ₹90,000 crore. The board has cleared pre-project activities. Feasibility studies are underway where about 6,000 acres have been allocated by the state government.
BPCL, which posted net sales of ₹4,40,272 crore in FY25, achieved the highest gross refining margin (GRM) among PSUs at $6.82 per barrel, distillate yield of 84.33%, and capacity utilisation of 115% in the past financial year. Domestic sale volumes also increased from 42.51 MMT in FY22 to 52.4 MMT in FY25.
In upstream, BPCL, through its subsidiary Bharat Petro Resources, has investments across six countries: Russia, Brazil, Mozambique, the UAE, Indonesia, and India. The company hopes that once Mozambique and Brazil’s oil and gas fields start production, it will be able to monetise investments and reduce India’s import bills.
Petrochemicals
Currently, BPCL has a 0.84 MMTPA capacity in petrochemicals following the Propylene Derivative Petrochemical Project (PDPP) that was set up in Kochi in 2021. It makes acrylic acid and oxo alcohols, which were earlier fully imported. An upcoming 400 KTPA polypropylene plant worth ₹5,000 crore in Kochi targets to meet demands from customers in the industrial, packaging, and automotive sectors. BPCL is also setting up a ₹49,000-crore integrated ethylene cracker and petrochemical complex at Bina. The foundation stone was laid in September 2023, and the project is currently under construction. It is expected to be commissioned in FY28. Once that takes off, BPCL’s petrochemical capacity will increase to 3.2 MMT. The target is to make petrochemicals contribute 8% of BPCL’s overall revenue by FY29.
Foray into renewables
BPCL is rolling out multi-energy stations offering CNG, LNG, EV charging, and battery swapping. After setting a target of 7,000, BPCL has set up over 6,500 outlets with EV charging stations, the highest among OMCs. In city gas distribution, BPCL and its partners have 52 geographical areas (26 directly and 26 via JVs). Strategic acquisitions of geographical areas with strong industrial growth include cities such as Ahmednagar, Aurangabad, and Rohtak. About 2,370 CNG outlet networks have been created as of FY25. To ensure supply security, 2.89 MMTPA has been contracted through long-term and 0.5 MMTPA through medium-term agreements. BPCL is also investing heavily to set up 10 gigawatt (GW) of green energy capacity by 2035, from wind and solar projects. It has commissioned a 5-MW green hydrogen plant at Bina, the first of its kind commercial-scale project in the country. A green hydrogen refueling station is also being set up near the Kochi airport.
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THINK Gas Announces Festive Season Price Reduction on CNG and DPNG Offerings in UP, Bihar, and Punjab
THINK Gas, India’s leading City Gas Distribution player, today announced a reduction of ₹2.50/KG on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Punjab effective from 11th October 2025 and would also be reducing Domestic Piped Natural Gas (DPNG) prices by ₹3/SCM in these states. The move comes ahead of the festive season, offering significant savings to customers while promoting wider adoption of cleaner energy solutions.
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Abhilesh Gupta, Managing Director and CEO of THINK Gas said, “We remain committed to delivering tangible benefits to our customers and are encouraged by the favourable policy environment being created by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural and PNGRB. Recent policy measures by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas such as the advance allocation of domestic natural gas for CNG and PNG, along with PNGRB’s imminent amendment to reduce tariff zones have enhanced supply predictability, reduced transportation costs, and strengthened the financial viability of the CGD sector. With the continued support of MoPNG, PNGRB, GAIL and ONGC, we are well-positioned to pass these benefits on to our consumers.”
Under the new pricing, CNG rates have been reduced by Rs. 2.50 per kilogram and DPNG prices have been reduced by Rs 3 per SCM across Baghpat (U.P), Begusarai, (Bihar), Barnala, Moga, Kapurthala, Ludhiana, and SBS Nagar (Punjab).
Customers can continue to enjoy flexible subscription plans under THINK Gas’s regular plans, with nominal registration fees and security deposits, along with convenient recharge options.
The reductions are expected to deliver direct cost savings for households and businesses, making clean energy solutions even more accessible.
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NTPC, EIL sign agreement to set up coal-to-gas facility for power generation
New Delhi: State-run NTPC on Friday said it has signed an agreement with Engineers India Ltd (EIL) to develop a coal-to-synthetic natural gas (SNG) facility as part of efforts to ensure flexible power generation and improve grid stability.
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According to an official statement, NTPC said that the proposed facility will use high-ash domestic coal from its captive mines to produce synthetic natural gas that can be used to fuel its gas-based power stations as well as for in-situ electricity generation.
“This initiative aligns with the national vision for cleaner coal technologies and energy diversification,” the company added.
Coal gasification is being positioned by the government as a key solution to utilise domestic coal reserves while reducing dependence on imported fuel and lowering emissions.
NTPC’s R&D arm, the NTPC Energy Technology Research Alliance, will lead the coal-to-SNG initiative under its broader strategy of ‘Greening the Coal’, which includes work on carbon capture and utilisation technologies.
NTPC, India’s largest integrated power producer, meets nearly one-fourth of the country’s electricity demand. The company has an installed capacity of 84 GW and another 30.9 GW under construction, including 13.3 GW of renewable energy projects. It has committed to achieving 60 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2032 as part of India’s net-zero goals.
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Rajasthan state gas tightens safety protocols for Diwali
Jaipur: Ranvir Singh, Managing Director of Rajasthan State Gas, a joint venture of the state government, has directed strict adherence to safety standards at Rajasthan State Gas CNG stations operating in Kota, Neemrana and Kukas. He has urged citizens to maintain a distance from gas pipelines while bursting firecrackers and immediately report a gas leak or a similar incident on toll-free number 18001806135.
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Singh said this on Tuesday during a virtual interaction with Rajasthan State Gas officials and personnel to ensure safety during the Diwali. He directed for special vigilance at CNG stations. DGM CNP Vivek Srivastava & DGM Marketing Vivek Ranjan directed leak detection tests to be conducted in the DPNG and CNG areas.
https://firstindia.co.in/news/top/rajasthan-state-gas-tightens-safety-protocols-for-diwali
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Nashik Municipal Corporation to repair roads dug for MNGL pipeline works after Diwali
Nashik: The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) will begin repairing road trenches dug by Maharashtra Natural Gas Limited (MNGL) for laying piped natural gas (PNG) pipelines across the city after Diwali. The civic body has issued work orders worth Rs 70 crore to the contractors for the restoration work.
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The condition of several roads in Nashik worsened after MNGL carried out extensive digging across various areas to install PNG pipelines. NMC had set a deadline of May 15 for MNGL to complete its excavation work, and the firm paid road damage charges to the corporation as per regulations.
“Initially, we planned to start repairing the trenches after May 15, once MNGL completed its work. Rainfall, however, began on May 6 and continued till the first week of Oct, which delayed the repair process,” city engineer Sanjay Agrawal said.
A group of residents, led by former corporator Suvarna Matale, met with Agrawal and urged him to expedite the repair of the damaged roads. Matale highlighted that the poor road conditions were causing significant inconvenience to the public. Responding to residents’ appeal, Agrawal said: “We will start the repair work after the Diwali festival. We have already completed the tender process for repairing the roads. Work orders worth Rs 70 crore have been issued to the contractors concerned.”
Asphalt plants are usually closed during the monsoon. But as the monsoon is over, the asphalt plants have been reopened by the contractors concerned, another NMC official said.
NMC recently started fixing potholes in Nashik city. NMC commissioner Manisha Khatri has already given the deadline of a week to the public works department to repair potholes. Accordingly, PWD has started the works for fixing potholes on city roads across all six divisions of NMC.
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Policy Matters/ Gas Pricing/ Others
NITI Aayog, Odisha Govt & ISEG Unite for Green Energy Push
In a significant move towards a sustainable and energy-efficient future, NITI Aayog, the Government of Odisha, and the Institute for Sustainability, Employment and Growth (ISEG) Foundation have signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) to collaborate on a transformative clean energy transition initiative in Odisha.
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The tripartite agreement was signed today in Bhubaneswar by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja; B. V. R. Subrahmanyam, CEO of NITI Aayog, and Dr Shirish Sanke, Director and Founding Partner of the ISEG Foundation.
This partnership aims to develop and implement a Strategic Roadmap for a cost-effective Energy Transition Plan in Odisha. This initiative aligns with the state’s vision for Viksit Odisha 2036 and 2047, focusing on making the power sector more accessible, sustainable, self-reliant, and environmentally responsible.
The collaboration will utilise the ASSET (Accelerating Sustainable State Energy Transition) Platform. This is an initiative by NITI Aayog in partnership with the Ministry of Power and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
This platform is designed to assist states in creating energy transition blueprints, scalable solutions, and strengthening institutional capacity. It will also facilitate access to climate financing.
Key Objectives:
Development and implementation of a Strategic Roadmap for a cost-effective Energy Transition Plan and Projectization.
Promote cleaner and cost-effective energy generation.
Enhance energy access through a smarter, resilient transmission and distribution system.
Integrate advanced technologies in energy management, storage, and end-use.
Mobilise sustainable climate finance and build institutional capacity.
Roles & Responsibilities:
NITI Aayog will provide strategic guidance, facilitate stakeholder collaboration, and support the development and review of the energy transition blueprint.
Odisha Govt will lead the initiative on the ground, ensuring data availability, inter-departmental coordination, and logistical support.
ISEG Foundation, as the Strategic Partner, will bring technical expertise to develop the energy demand-supply scenarios, renewable energy strategies, and implementation frameworks, including the establishment of an “Energy War Room” for project execution.
To ensure effective implementation, the CEO of NITI Aayog will chair a Central Oversight Committee. The Principal Secretary of Energy for the Government of Odisha will lead a State Steering Committee. These committees will actively monitor progress and provide strategic direction.
This partnership highlights a mutual commitment to a greener and more resilient future for Odisha. It also sets a precedent for collaborative, data-driven, and scalable energy transition models across Indian states.
https://pragativadi.com/niti-aayog-odisha-govt-iseg-unite-for-green-energy-push/
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NITI Aayog proposes new panel to supercharge India’s net-zero push
NITI Aayog has said that the proposed Low Carbon Development Commission would develop bankable project pipelines for mitigation and adaptation, while mobilizing $100 billion annually by building capacity to attract and absorb climate investment. India’s top government think-tank has called for setting up a panel to guide policy and coordinate multi-ministry efforts on climate action and energy transition, two people aware of the development said.
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In its draft roadmap for net-zero pathways, NITI Aayog has said that the proposed Low Carbon Development Commission would develop bankable project pipelines for mitigation and adaptation, while mobilizing $100 billion annually by building capacity to attract and absorb climate investment, the people cited earlier said on the condition of anonymity.
These recommendations come at a time when India nears its 2030 deadline to achieve 500GW of non-fossil electricity capacity. Under its nationally determined contributions (climate actions that countries submit under the 2015 Paris Agreement), India plans to achieve net zero carbon emission by 2070. Further, India has also committed to reduce the emission intensity of its GDP by 45% from 2005 levels by 2030.
The NITI proposal noted that along with operating as the secretariat for policy support on climate change, the commission would also work towards “mobilize $100 billion annually by building capacity to attract and absorb climate investment,” said the first person.
These pathways include measures to cut emissions across mobility, industry, energy, and agriculture, while promoting waste management, sustainable construction, mass transit, non-motorized and electric mobility, energy efficiency, and a circular economy.
Queries emailed to NITI Aayog, Union ministries of new and renewable energy, power, and environment, forest and climate change remained unanswered till press time.
Net zero means cutting greenhouse gas emissions to as close to zero as possible, and offsetting the rest through carbon capture technologies, and afforestation, among others.
The think-tank has reiterated its suggestion to set up a National Green Financing Institute. It had first spoken of the institute in its annual report for fiscal year 2025 (FY25), envisaging it to meet the financing gap to achieve the ambitious national net-zero target.
The institute is expected to focus on blended finance, offering guarantees to reduce the weighted average cost of capital and developing standardized term sheets and power purchase agreements.
R.R. Rashmi, former bureaucrat and distinguished fellow for green shipping at Delhi-based The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), said: “The proposed commission may be a desirable institution as a scientific and technical body entrusted with the work of data collection, analysis, projection and interpretation of emissions towards net zero goal. It may even support the national communications on climate change and the national inventory management system, which is the need of the hour.”
“However, its function as a regulatory body to help reach the goal is open to question as India’s development trajectory is guided not by a centralized body but a myriad of institutions in a federal structure comprising central ministries, sectoral bodies and state governments,” he said, adding that development of proposals for mitigation and adaptation should be best left to states supported by professional agencies working within the financial ecosystem.
Financing is critical to executing projects aimed at curbing climate change, and the lack of it has been a key obstacle for the global transition goals. India has witnessed an accelerated flow of capital into transition and low-carbon initiatives and technologies, yet concerns about a massive financing deficit remain.
NITI Aayog estimates that India will need $21 trillion investments to achieve net zero by 2070, of which $14 trillion is already available, leaving $7 trillion yet to be mobilized.
“Key challenges in climate financing include a weak business case for new technologies, such as CCUS (carbon capture, utilization and storage), green hydrogen, and green ammonia, as well as an evolving one for existing and established businesses like renewables. Further, to reach the 500GW non-fossil capacity by 2030, along with storage, India would require $25-30 billion per year for installing 50GW of capacity annually,” Vaibhav Pratap Singh, executive director, Climate and Sustainability Initiative (CSI), a global research organization, said.
He noted that in terms of international capital flowing in, global players are more interested in equity investments in clean energy projects and companies, rather than lending, even if equity comes last in terms of payback.
“This is because global financiers are reluctant to lend for long periods, such as 16 or 20 years, to developing countries. While FDI (foreign direct investment) inflow into renewable energy has been growing, in FY25, it increased 3 times compared to the previous fiscal year,” Singh said.
According to a Deloitte India’s report published in July, by the end of this decade, India would require $1.5 trillion investment by 2030 across key areas to address the climate challenge at scale. The investments would range across sectors including renewable energy, biofuels, decarbonization and sustainable infrastructure.
In the past few months, the Union ministry of new and renewable energy has held meetings on green finance amid the growing need to scale up and expand green energy penetration through storage capacities, transmission capacities and green hydrogen. On 15 September, Mint reported that the ministry is looking at the feasibility of contract for difference or CfD for power-purchase agreements, which may be promoted instead of the conventional long-term pacts of up to 25 years along with innovative financing models like mezzanine finance, which combines debt and equity.
Under CfD, either party has to pay the difference between the contracted and the actual price.
Apart from these, the ministry of new and renewable energy is considering seeking tax incentives for green bond buyers from the finance ministry. The ministry has already suggested that banks simplify financing for renewable energy projects, particularly rooftop solar panels, and called for the introduction of a renewable energy financing obligation to ensure dedicated funding for the sector, similar to renewable purchase obligations (RPO) for electricity distribution companies.
At a workshop on mobilizing finance for renewable energy in February, renewable energy minister Pralhad Joshi said India had secured commitments worth ₹34.5 trillion at the global renewable energy summit in Gandhinagar last year. He also urged financial institutions to streamline lending processes, ease compliance burdens, and adopt a more supportive approach to financing clean energy projects.
In March, Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav had said India had already achieved a 36% reduction in emission intensity between 2005 and 2020 and is on track toward its 2030 target.
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DRDO signs MoU to develop 300 MW solar renewable energy projects across its establishments
Defence Research & Development Organisation on Tuesday signed an MoU to collaborate on the development of 300 MW capacity of solar-based renewable energy projects across DRDO establishments in India. In a post on X, the DRDO stated that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), which operates under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
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Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) under the Ministry of Defence and the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) under the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy(MNRE) signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of 300 MW capacity of solar-based renewable energy projects across DRDO establishments in India,” wrote DRDO.
The MoU exchange ceremony took place at DRDO Bhawan in New Delhi. Dr Samir V. Kamat, Secretary of the Department of Defence R&D and Chairman of DRDO, along with Santosh Kumar Sarangi, IAS, Secretary of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, attended the event.
The DRDO stated that this agreement aims to establish self-reliant, Net-Zero campuses across all strategic DRDO locations by 2027.
Earlier, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in collaboration with the Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) and the Tri-Services, formally released Indian Radio Software Architecture (IRSA) standard 1.0 to enable interoperability in Military Communication, during the National workshop at DRDO Bhawan in New Delhi.
According to a release issued by the Ministry of Defence, IRSA is a comprehensive software specification for Software Defined Radios (SDR), defining standardised interfaces, APIs, execution environments, and waveform portability mechanisms.
IRSA is designed to ensure waveform portability, SDR Interoperability, Certification and Conformance.The launch of IRSA represents a defining step in India’s journey toward self-reliance in defence communication technologies, embodying the vision of building indigenous, interoperable, and future-ready SDR solutions — designed in India, for India and ready for the world.
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LNG Use / LNG Development and Shipping
GAIL seeks LNG cargo for November delivery, say sources
GAIL (India) has floated a tender for an LNG cargo for delivery to the western Hazira terminal between November 21-23, on a delivered-ex-ship basis. The tender closes on October 15, according to industry sources.
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GAIL (India) has issued a tender seeking a liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo for delivery in November, two industry sources said on Wednesday.
GAIL is seeking the cargo for delivery on November 21-23 to the western Hazira terminal. It is seeking the cargo on a delivered-ex-ship basis, added one of the sources.
The tender closes on October 15.
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Cochin Shipyard bags order for six LNG container ships from European major
CMA CGM Group, a France-based global transportation and logistics company, has signed a letter of intent for six LNG-powered container ships to be built at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL). With the order, CMA CGM has become the first major foreign carrier to commission LNG vessels from an Indian shipyard. All six vessels will be registered under the Indian flag, the CSL said. The value of the order is reportedly above ₹2,000 crore.
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“The vessels, each with a capacity of 1,700 TEUs (Twenty foot Equivalent Units), can run on LNG and are ready for low-carbon fuels, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions, aligning with the group’s ambition to be Net Zero Carbon by 2050. The project at Cochin Shipyard will also be run with the technical cooperation of Korean shipbuilder HD KSOE. The vessels will be delivered from 2029 to 2031, in line with the group’s fleet renewal and energy transition strategy,” the CSL said in a release. CMA CGM, world’s third largest shipping company, serves more than 420 ports across five continents with a fleet of over 650 vessels.
Terming the orders a milestone, Rodolphe Saadé, chairman and CEO of the CMA CGM Group, said, “India is a strategic country for CMA CGM, where we invest, train, and innovate. Beyond shipbuilding, we are strengthening our partnerships in logistics, maritime training, and sustainable transport to support India’s growth and contribute to the decarbonisation of global trade.”
Madhu S. Nair, CMD, Cochin Shipyard, said the project is of great significance to CSL as the shipyard is collaborating with HD KSOE, the largest shipbuilding group, as the major partner.
Recruiting seafarers
The CMA CGM is actively investing across the Indian maritime value chain, spanning strategic terminals, maritime services, and shipbuilding, while also reflagging vessels under the Indian registry. At the same time, it is enhancing local maritime employment through expanded crewing and manning operations in India. CMA CGM will reflag four vessels under the Indian registry in 2025 and aims to recruit 1,000 Indian seafarers by the end of the year. In 2026, CMA CGM plans to hire an additional 500 Indian seafarers.
With a 34-year presence in the country and a workforce of approximately 17,000 employees, CMA CGM plays an essential role in connecting India to global markets through 19 weekly maritime services.
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Moscow ready to ramp up LNG supplies to India
Russia is set to increase its energy exports to India. Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev stated Russia is ready to boost LNG supplies from current and future projects. India aims to raise gas in its energy mix to 15 percent. Russia also plans to boost coal exports to India to 40 million tonnes by 2035.
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New Delhi: India continues to be a key partner for Russia’s fuel and energy complex, Russian energy minister Sergei Tsivilev said.
The minister said Russia is ready to boost LNG supplies to India from its current and future projects as India aims to raise gas share to 15% in its energy mix.
“Given India’s plans to increase the share of gas in its energy mix to 15%, we are ready to offer LNG from current and future Russian projects,” Tsivilev told Russian state-news agency TASS.
In July, deputy prime minister Alexander Novak had said Russia and India were exploring opportunities to deepen cooperation in the gas sector, including increasing gas supplies. According to him, Russia supplied India with around 3 million tonnes of LNG per year, a volume that could be further increased.
“India remains a key partner for us. In 2024, it accounted for a significant share of our oil exports and this year supplies have stayed at a high level,” Tsivilev said in the backdrop of US sanctions against Russian oil majors Rosneft and Lukoil impacting oil imports by India.
The minister also said India is a major consumer of Russian coal, adding, “We plan to boost coal exports to the country to 40 million tonnes by 2035”.
Earlier, Russian deputy energy minister Dmitry Islamov told TASS that the main promising markets for Russian coal exports are China, India and Africa.
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India’s first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering facility to come up at Vizhinjam
The facility will serve as a dedicated LNG refuelling hub for international vessels transiting the East-West global shipping corridor
The first ship-to-ship Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) bunkering facility in the country will be set up at Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala. Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) and the Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) have entered a strategic partnership to establish the first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering facility at Vizhinjam.
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A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on the eve of India Maritime Week 2025, which is being held in Mumbai from October 27 to 31, marking a defining moment in the nation’s maritime energy transition. The agreement was formally exchanged between Ashwani Gupta, wholetime director and CEO, APSEZ, and Rahul Tandon, Business Head, Gas, BPCL.
The facility at Vizhinjam Port will serve as a dedicated LNG refuelling hub for international vessels transiting the East-West global shipping corridor. By offering an alternative to conventional marine fuels, the project will enable shipping lines to significantly reduce emissions, aligning India’s maritime industry with the International Maritime Organisation’s decarbonisation targets.
For APSEZ, this initiative is expected to play a pivotal role in building sustainable, next-generation ports that not only strengthen India’s logistics network but also set new benchmarks in green port operations, said APSEZ in a statement. The project also positions Vizhinjam as a strategic gateway for low-carbon shipping in the strategically important Indian Ocean region.
For BPCL, the partnership marks a major step in expanding its clean energy portfolio and LNG infrastructure. Leveraging its expertise in gas marketing and fuel supply, BPCL will bring the technical know-how and operational excellence required to execute world-class bunkering services.
The LNG bunkering initiative is also a catalyst for India’s net-zero journey, strengthening the nation’s position as a responsible maritime power. As India charts its course towards sustainable growth, the Adani Ports-BPCL alliance at Vizhinjam stands as a powerful example of how innovation and partnership can redefine the future of global shipping, said the statement.
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Electric Mobility/ Hydrogen/Bio-Methane
Hydrogen fuel bus trial begins in Pune under ‘National Green Hydrogen Mission’
In a step towards cleaner, more sustainable public transport, a hydrogen fuel-powered bus was successfully tested in Pune on Wednesday under the central government’s ‘National Green Hydrogen Mission’. The trial will continue for the next seven days on different routes across the city after which a detailed review will determine whether or not these buses are adopted into Pune’s public transport system.
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The test run was carried out on roads near Aundh in collaboration with the Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (Mahaurja), Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML), Tata Motors and Indian Oil Corporation. Present during the trial were Anand Raidurg, general manager of the Mahaurja project division; and Pankaj Deore, chairman and managing director (CMD) of PMPML along with technical experts from partner organisations.
Raidurg said, “At the national level, fluctuating fuel prices and increasing carbon emissions have prompted the government to explore alternative energy solutions. This hydrogen fuel bus trial in Pune is a step in that direction. Over the next seven days, the bus will be tested on major roads and highways across the city to assess its performance under different traffic and environmental conditions.”
Raidurg added that several key agencies will be involved throughout the trial period. “Experts from the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), Central Institute of Road Transport (CIRT), Mahaurja, Sub-regional transport office (RTO), and Tata Motors will monitor the trial closely. Any technical issues identified during this period will be rectified before moving forward with further implementation,” he said.
Highlighting the eco-friendly nature of hydrogen fuel, Raidurg said, “Hydrogen fuel is produced from natural gas, water, or biomass. The process involves reacting methane with water vapor at specific temperatures or using electricity to split hydrogen (H₂) from water (H₂O). Lithium plays a key role in the storage process, and overall, this technology represents a clean, renewable, and sustainable source of energy. Once the trial results are analysed, implementation will proceed in line with national safety and operational standards.”
Whereas Deore emphasised the PMPML’s long-term commitment to green mobility. “PMPML has been actively exploring eco-friendly fuel options for its fleet. In collaboration with Mahaurja and Tata Motors, we have initiated this trial of hydrogen fuel-powered buses. Based on the results, necessary improvements will be made, and we plan to introduce hydrogen fuel-powered buses into our public transport service soon,” Deore said.
The trial represents an important milestone in Pune’s transition to clean urban transport, complementing ongoing efforts to adopt electric and CNG-based vehicles. Authorities expect that hydrogen buses, if successfully integrated, will significantly reduce carbon emissions and dependence on conventional fossil fuels.
Currently, hydrogen fuel-powered buses are already operational in Delhi and Vadodara. Following their success, Pune has become the next major city in India to conduct such a pilot project.
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Green hydrogen market set to surge, reaching $30 billion by 2030
The global green hydrogen market is set to see rapid growth, with its value expected to reach $30.6 billion by 2030, expanding at an annual rate of 61.1%, according to a report by consultancy Markets and Markets, reports Zawya.com.
The report attributes this growth to worldwide efforts to cut carbon emissions, advancements in electrolysis and renewable energy, and government support through policies and investments. Green hydrogen’s flexibility and ability to scale make it an important part of the transition to cleaner energy.
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Its use is growing in industries where reducing emissions is difficult, such as fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), steel, and ammonia production. “These applications are increasing demand and driving growth in the market,” the report said.
Several major deals highlight the momentum in the sector. In April 2024, Oman’s Hydrom signed an $11 billion deal with Electricité de France (EDF Group) to develop two green hydrogen production projects. In June 2022, Siemens Energy and Air Liquide launched a joint venture to produce large-scale renewable hydrogen electrolyzers in Europe, aiming for a capacity of three gigatons per year by 2025.
Earlier, in May 2022, Air Liquide, Toyota Motor, and CaetarioBus announced a partnership to roll out hydrogen-powered vehicle fleets and support the development of hydrogen refueling infrastructure.
The report also highlighted that green hydrogen is no longer limited to vehicles. It is increasingly being used to produce alternative fuels such as ammonia, methanol, and synthetic liquids, which are expected to drive future demand. In developing countries, green hydrogen provides a low-carbon option for marine transport, EV fuel cells, and industrial backup power.
Major players in the market include Linde (Ireland), Guangdong Synergy Hydrogen Power Technology (China), Siemens Energy AG (Germany), H&R Olwerke Schindler (Germany), Cummins and Enbridge Gas (Canada), and Wind to Gas Energy GmbH & Co. KG (Germany).
“With its growing industrial use and wide range of applications, green hydrogen is emerging as a key sector in the global shift toward sustainable energy,” the report said
https://bioenergytimes.com/green-hydrogen-market-set-to-surge-reaching-30-billion-by-2030/
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India, South Korea ties get stronger with tech-driven partnership in chips, green energy
The energy dimension of the India-Korea relationship plays an equally transformative role, particularly in renewable energy and clean technology collaboration. In recent years, India-South Korea relations have evolved into a strategically significant partnership with technology-driven collaboration in semiconductors and sustainable energy.
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The focus on semiconductors and energy represents a leap from traditional trade ties to deep technological collaboration, essential for securing the future in a competitive global landscape shaped by geopolitical tensions and supply chain realignments, according to an article in India Narrative.
South Korea’s New Southern Policy provides the diplomatic scaffolding to translate economic and technological cooperation into a broad, resilient strategic partnership, amplifying both countries’ influence in the Indo-Pacific, the article states.
The semiconductor partnership aligns closely with India’s national ambition to become a global semiconductor hub by 2030. Through the India Semiconductor Mission and a suite of policy incentives, India is building fabrication plants and developing a comprehensive supply chain encompassing chip design, manufacturing, assembly, testing, and packaging.
South Korea, home to semiconductor giants Samsung and SK Hynix, offers invaluable expertise, investment, and technology, making it a natural partner in this critical sector, it observes.
Collaborative research and development in emerging semiconductor technologies — such as AI chips and 3D packaging — supported by joint innovation hubs, will be essential to reduce India’s dependence on China-centric supply chains and strengthening its technological sovereignty, the article points out.
India’s plan to develop a skilled semiconductor workforce through specialized education programs and public-private partnerships will ensure the ecosystem’s long-term sustainability. Supporting fabless semiconductor design startups will further complement manufacturing efforts by leveraging India’s large pool of chip design talent, thereby deepening the country’s integration into the global semiconductor value chain, it article states.
The energy dimension of the India-Korea relationship plays an equally transformative role, particularly in renewable energy and clean technology collaboration. India’s ambitious renewable energy targets and the National Green Hydrogen Mission align with South Korea’s advanced capabilities in solar, wind, energy storage, and green hydrogen. This complementary expertise opens opportunities for joint ventures, technology transfer, and project development that will accelerate India’s sustainable energy transition.
The articles also highlights that the future cooperation in energy will increasingly centre on innovative battery storage solutions, which are critical for stabilizing power grids amid rising renewable energy penetration. India views Korean investment and expertise as vital for scaling up domestic manufacturing of clean energy technologies, reducing carbon footprints, and advancing toward climate goals through high-quality, green industrial growth.
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Adani Green switches on 50 MW solar at Khavda
With the commissioning of the 50 MW plant at Khavda, Adani Green Energy Ltd’s total operational renewable energy capacity has increased to 16,729.80 MW.
Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) today announced that its step-down arm Adani Green Energy Twenty Six A has operationalized a 50 MW solar power project at Khavda, Gujarat. With the commissioning of this plant, AGEL’s total operational renewable generation capacity has increased to 16,729.80 MW.
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Bridge And Roof Co. (India), a state-owned engineering and consultancy firm, has invited bids for the selection of an associate to set up a 600 MW (2×300 MW blocks) solar project, connected to the interstate transmission system, on an EPC basis at NTPC REL Khavda RE Park-South Block in Rann Of Kutch, Gujarat. The successful bidder’s scope of work includes supply (excluding PV modules), installation, commissioning and three-year operation and maintenance of the PV plant.The project completion period is ten months.
https://www.pv-magazine-india.com/2025/10/15/adani-green-switches-on-50-mw-solar-at-khavda-2/
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4 green hydrogen companies leading the charge in 2025
India’s green hydrogen market is booming, with recent estimates projecting the sector to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 20.9% to reach US$ 34 billion (bn) by 2030. India is making a significant investment in green hydrogen through its National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM), which has a budget allocation of Rs 197.44 bn up to the FY30.
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The mission aims to establish India as a global hub for green hydrogen production, use, and export. The world-over there is plenty of investment happening in green hydrogen.
Why is Green Hydrogen Receiving so Much Attention?
Green hydrogen is receiving widespread attention because it offers a sustainable solution to major global challenges like climate change and energy security.
Unlike conventional hydrogen produced from fossil fuels, green hydrogen is made by splitting water using renewable energy, resulting in zero carbon emissions.
This clean characteristic makes it vital for decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors such as heavy industry, shipping, aviation, and long-haul transport where direct electrification is difficult.
Additionally, green hydrogen can act as a versatile energy carrier and storage medium, helping balance intermittent renewable energy sources like solar and wind and enabling a more resilient energy system.
Governments and industries see it as a key technology to meet net-zero emissions targets by mid-century, attract clean investments, and reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels.
Let’s now tell you about a few companies that are setting up facilities as demand for green hydrogen surges. The list is not exhaustive. There are more companies establishing green hydrogen initiatives.
#1 Adani Enterprises
First on list is Adani Enterprises.
The company is the flagship company and incubator of the Adani Group. Adani Enterprises plays a core role within the Adani Group as a platform that builds new businesses from ground up to substantial scale, contributing significantly to India’s infrastructure and resource sectors.
Adani Enterprises through its subsidiary Adani New Industries is developing large-scale production facilities for green hydrogen and its derivatives through an integrated end-to-end ecosystem.
This includes producing green hydrogen and its derivative products, such as green ammonia, green methanol, sustainable aviation fuel, and manufacturing solar cells, ingots, and wafers at Mundra, Gujarat, to meet the demand across diverse sectors in both domestic and international markets.
In June 2025, Adani New Industries commissioned India’s first off-grid 5 mw green hydrogen pilot plant in Kutch, Gujarat. The state-of-the-art plant is 100% green-powered by solar energy and integrated with a battery energy storage system (BESS), enabling it to operate completely off-grid.
This represented a new paradigm in decentralised, renewable-powered hydrogen production. The pilot plant is India’s first off-grid 5 MW green hydrogen facility featuring a fully automated, closed-loop electrolyser system designed to respond dynamically to real-time renewable energy inputs.
This provides valuable operational flexibility, particularly in addressing the variability of solar power, while ensuring efficiency, safety, and performance.
The company’s Mundra Green Hydrogen Hub plans to scale up to 1 million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA) green hydrogen production capacity by 2030, with related green ammonia, methanol, and sustainable aviation fuel production.
These initiatives align with India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission and the goal of making India a global green hydrogen hub.
On the financial front, Adani Enterprises reported revenues of Rs 219,612 m in Q1 FY26, against Rs 254,724 m in the corresponding period of last year. The net profits of the company dropped to Rs 8,950 m in Q1 FY26, from Rs 16,520 m YoY.
Overall, Adani Enterprises is positioned to scale its operations through subsidiaries substantially, with major infrastructure projects, ambitious growth in airport, alongside advancing in emerging sectors like green hydrogen.
#2 NTPC
Second on our list is NTPC.
The company is India’s largest energy conglomerate. It has established itself as the dominant power major with presence in the entire value chain of the power generation business.
NTPC has made significant strides in the green hydrogen sector by initiating a series of pivotal pilot projects, transitioning from conceptualisation to practical implementation.
These projects include India’s first standalone green hydrogen microgrid at Dadri and Greater Noida, hydrogen blending into PNG networks in Kawas, and the deployment of fuel cell-based mobility solutions in Ladakh.
Additionally, NTPC is developing the nation’s inaugural Green Hydrogen Hub in Pudimadaka, which will encompass large-scale hydrogen production, green methanol and ammonia synthesis, as well as electrolyser manufacturing.
These developments form a critical foundation for NTPC’s long-term ambitions to lead the hydrogen value chain. The current priorities involve scaling up these pilot projects, fostering domestic electrolyser production capabilities, and expanding hydrogen applications across industries, transportation, and storage.
On the financial front, the company reported revenues of Rs 470,654 m in Q1 FY26, against Rs 485,289 m in the corresponding period of last year. The net profits of the company dropped to Rs 36,246 m in Q1 FY26, from Rs 53,593 m YoY.
Moving forward, NTPC’s prospects are robust, driven by its aggressive scale-up in renewable capacity and landmark green hydrogen projects, backed by strong government support and strategic industry partnerships.
#3 BPCL
Third on our list is Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL).
The company is the second largest Indian oil marketing company in India. BPCL attained the coveted Maharatna status, joining the club of companies having greater operational and financial autonomy.
It’s now making rapid strides in green hydrogen. It has commissioned its first — and one of India’s largest — green hydrogen plants at the Bina Refinery.
With an annual production capacity of over 780 tonnes, the plant will reduce carbon emissions by about 9,000 tonnes.
The facility has been designed for maximum energy efficiency and is equipped with two advanced electrolysers, each with a capacity of 500 Nm³/hr. The project, which was finished in a record 15 months, establishes a new standard for cost-effectiveness and execution speed.
In addition, a joint venture (JV) has been formed between BPCL and Sembcorp Green Hydrogen India Private Limited (SGHIPL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sembcorp Industries, to investigate green hydrogen and renewable energy projects throughout India.
Projects involving the production and bunkering of green ammonia, port operations, emissions reduction, and other green fuel technologies will also be considered.
The prospective projects will make use of BPCL’s experience in the infrastructure and petroleum industries, as well as Sembcorp’s experience in renewable energy.
On the financial front, the company reported revenues of Rs 1,296,147 m in Q1 FY26, against Rs 1,281,064 m in the corresponding period of last year. The net profits grew to Rs 56,809 m in Q1 FY26, from Rs 24,622 m YoY.
BPCL has positive future prospects with a focus on capacity expansion, technological innovation, and diversification into higher value-added petrochemicals and green hydrogen.
#4 Indian Oil Corporation
Next on our list is Indian Oil Corporation (IOC).
The company is a major government-owned energy company. IOC has emerged as a critical energy conglomerate for India, playing a dominant role in refining, pipelines, marketing, and advancing India’s transition to cleaner fuels and sustainable energy solutions.
The company is pioneering India’s green hydrogen ecosystem through the country’s most ambitious project: A 10,000 tonnes per annum green hydrogen plant at Panipat refinery. The same is scheduled for commissioning by December 2027.
IOC has a target to convert 50% of current hydrogen consumption to green by 2030, supporting hard-to-decarbonise sectors such as oil refining, steel manufacturing, and heavy-duty transport.
The company will be utilising renewable electricity from solar, wind or hydro sources for electrolysis, gradually replacing fossil-fuel-based hydrogen in refinery operations.
IOC was the first to establish India’s first hydrogen fuel cell buses, marking a milestone in the country’s green transportation initiatives.
On the financial front, the company reported revenues of Rs 2,218,490 m in Q1 FY26, against Rs 2,198,643 m in the corresponding period of last year. The net profits grew to Rs 56,597 m in Q1 FY26, from Rs 31,515 m YoY.
Moving ahead, IOC has an ambitious plan with a total investment of Rs 1.66 trillion over the next five years (2025-2030). Its green hydrogen push forms a core part of its strategy aiming for net-zero emissions by 2046.
Conclusion
India’s green hydrogen sector is rapidly advancing with a targeted production capacity of 5 million metric tonnes (MMT) by 2030.
The green hydrogen industry in India leverages abundant renewable energy potential, especially solar and wind, making green hydrogen a near-zero emission fuel alternative critical for decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors such as fertilisers, steel, and refining.
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IIM Nagpur Takes Big Leap Toward Sustainability with 2MW Solar Park and Green Campus Expansion
Nagpur: The much-anticipated 2MW solar park, spread across six acres at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM)-Nagpur’s sprawling 130-acre campus, is nearing completion. Once commissioned, the project will make it only the second IIM in the country to generate clean power at this scale.
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Director Dr Bhimaraya Metri told TOI that the solar park project is in its advanced stage and willsubstantially reduce the institute’s energy expenses. “Our electricity bills are expected to drop to around 6 lakh per month. At present, we pay nearly ₹25-30 lakh. The savings will directly contribute to our sustainability goals,” he said.
Adding a creative touch to its eco-vision, the institute also plans to develop a kitchen garden beneath the solar panels, utilising the shaded space to grow vegetables and herbs.
The solar park forms the centrepiece of IIM Nagpur’s broader Net Zero Campus initiative. Once operational, it will provide a cleaner and more reliable power source for the institute, aligning with India’s renewable energy mission.
Metri added that Phase II of the campus expansion, worth ₹250 crore, is set to begin soon. The upcoming academic and residential buildings will follow the same sustainability-first design principles.”The new structures will be modelled on eco-efficiency and renewable energy use ensuring that every phase of growth strengthens our commitment to a greener future,” he said.
With over 8,000 trees planted, rainwater harvesting systems, treated water recycling, and a 4-Star GRIHA rating for its smart campus, IIM Nagpur has already earned national recognition for environmental innovation. Its ongoing green initiatives from energy conservation and biodiversity restoration to community-driven outreach through the Ummeed Club reflect a holistic vision of progress rooted in responsibility.
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BluPine Energy secures 150 MW FDRE project from SJVN Green Energy
An FDRE project integrates advanced solar, wind and battery energy storage systems (BESS) to enable reliable energy dispatch during peak demand. BluPine Energy on Wednesday said it has secured a 150 MW Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) project from SJVN Green Energy.
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An FDRE project integrates advanced solar, wind and battery energy storage systems (BESS) to enable reliable energy dispatch during peak demand.
In a statement, BluPine Energy said it has secured 150 MW capacity under SJVN Green Energy Limited’s 1.5 GW FDRE auction
The project was awarded to the company’s special purpose vehicle (SPV) – Solarcraft Power India 16 Pvt Ltd – at a competitive tariff of ₹6.75 per kilowatt hour.
The awarded capacity will supply firm renewable power during critical peak hours (00:00 to 08:00 and 17:00 to 24:00 daily), strengthening grid stability and enabling utilities to meet surging evening and morning demand through clean energy sources, the statement said.
A 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the project was signed, which provides long-term visibility and reinforces BluPine Energy’s expanding national portfolio, it added.
BluPine Energy is a renewable energy platform established by Actis, a global investor and leader in sustainable infrastructure.
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From coal to green hydrogen: Odisha clears ₹1.46 lakh cr energy projects
The Adani Enterprise Limited will set up a coal-to-chemical plant at an investment of ₹84,000 crore in Sundergarh district and generate employment for 36,000 people. The Odisha government on Saturday approved 33 investment proposals worth ₹1.46 lakh crore, including Adani Enterprises Limited’s coal-to-chemical project.
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The projects were cleared in the High Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and the Single Window Clearance Committee (SLWCA) headed by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja.While HLCA approved 12 investment proposals worth ₹1,41,993.54 crore, which will create 49,745 employment opportunities, the SLWCA approved ₹4,019.53 crore worth of investments, generating 16,590 employment opportunities.
The HLCA approved the projects in the new-age sectoral investments in the ESDM (Electronics System Design and Manufacturing) sector, while ACME Akshay Energy Private Limited has invested in green hydrogen and green ammonia production. Jindal India Power Limited has also invested in the power and renewable energy sector.The Adani Enterprise Limited will set up a coal-to-chemical plant at an investment of ₹84,000 crore in Sundergarh district and generate employment for 36,000 people, an official said.
A total of 33 investment proposals were approved during this clearance meetings held marking the completion of 500 days in the office by the BJP government in Odisha.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said, “These 500 days reflect a confident, progressive, and investment-ready Odisha. The trust shown by investors from across India and abroad highlights the strength of our policies, the speed of governance, and our vision for a self-reliant and developed state.”
The approved projects cover a wide range of sectors, including IT & ESDM, aerospace and defence, textiles and apparel, food processing, tourism, green energy equipment, IT & ITES, datacentres, speciality steel, aluminium, power and renewable energy, green hydrogen and ammonia, chemicals, semiconductors, and rare earth materials.This apart, the investments have been strategically spread across 14 key districts – Angul, Bolangir, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Ganjam, Jagatsinghpur, Jajpur, Jharsuguda, Kandhamal, Kendrapara, Khordha, Puri, Sambalpur, and Sundergarh – ensuring balanced industrialisation and inclusive regional growth, he said.
These initiatives will boost industrial growth, create more skilled jobs, and support sustainable development across Odisha, the chief minister said, adding that they will also help strengthen the state’s position as a leading destination for both Indian and global investors.An official statement said that in the past 500 days, Odisha has set a new benchmark. During this period, 12 Single Window meetings and 7 HLCA meetings were held, approving 330 projects with a total investment potential of ₹7.7 lakh crore, spanning diverse sectors such as metals, chemicals, textiles, food processing, and IT/ESDM. These approvals are expected to generate approximately 4.7 lakh employment opportunities across the state.
In addition, 76 projects were fast-tracked and grounded, while 8 projects were inaugurated, with a combined investment of ₹2.04 lakh crore, creating around 1.63 lakh direct employment opportunities across various skill-sets, the statement said.
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Kerala to get largest floating solar project at West Kallada
Apollo Green Energy Limited (AGEL) is set to power Kerala’s clean energy future with its landmark 65 MW floating solar project on the West Kallada Reservoir, being developed by NHPC Limited, with EPC execution by AGEL. With floaters now arriving on-site and major groundwork underway, the project is steadily progressing towards commissioning.
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Spanning 297 acres across the Mundakapadam and Patanjire Kallada Panchayat, the project will be Kerala’s largest floating solar installation. Over one lakh solar panels will be installed on advanced floating platforms designed to adapt seamlessly to varying water levels. The generated power will be transmitted directly to the Mundakapadam substation, ensuring efficient grid integration while minimizing land use, according to a Press release.
Floating solar represents a transformative shift in renewable infrastructure, enabling dual use of water bodies, conserving land, reducing evaporation and enhancing panel efficiency through natural cooling. Apollo Green Energy, with proven expertise in complex engineering and anchoring systems, is deploying cutting-edge technology to ensure reliable, long-term performance under local climatic conditions.
The West Kallada project also integrates an inclusive, community-driven approach. Farmers and local panchayats have leased portions of land for the project and the community will receive compensation linked to its operation. The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) will procure power generated from the project at `3.04 per unit under a long-term agreement with NHPC.
To facilitate infrastructure readiness, the Kerala Government has allocated Viability Gap Funding (VGF) for evacuation at 11 kV substation at Kakkathope. “The West Kallada project reflects the kind of innovation India’s energy transition requires — solutions that combine technical complexity with practical community impact,” said Sanjay Gupta, CEO, Apollo Green Energy Limited.
“Floating solar is not just about generating clean power, it’s about rethinking how infrastructure can coexist with people and nature. This project is a blueprint for scalable, responsible energy generation in India,” he added according to a Press release. With all project studies completed and major supplies tied up, on-ground assembly and installation are now underway.
The project marks another milestone in Apollo Green Energy’s expanding renewable portfolio, which includes utility-scale solar, wind and hybrid projects, as well as emerging ventures in energy storage and green hydrogen. Through the West Kallada initiative, Apollo Green Energy reaffirms its commitment to building innovative, sustainable and inclusive energy solutions that align with India’s 500 GW renewable target by 2030, the release said.
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NTPC Green Energy inks MoU with Paradip Port Authority to develop green hydrogen projects
NTPC Green Energy and Paradip Port Authority sign MoU for green hydrogen projects during India Maritime Week, with Odisha CM Mohan CharanMajhi present.
State-run NTPC Green Energy Ltd, a subsidiary of NTPC Ltd, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Paradip Port Authority to explore collaboration on green hydrogen initiatives. The agreement was formalised on October 27, 2025, during India Maritime Week in Mumbai, in the presence of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan CharanMajhi.
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Under the MoU, both entities will work together to develop and implement green hydrogen-based mobility projects within the Paradip Port area and assess opportunities for setting up projects related to green hydrogen and its derivatives. The partnership aligns with NTPC’s broader goal of accelerating India’s transition to clean energy and promoting sustainable port operations.
Last week, NTPC Green Energy announced that 9.9 MW of its 92.4 MW wind power project in Bhuj, Gujarat, has become commercially operational from October 25, 2025. The project was developed by Ayana Renewable Power Four Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of Ayana Renewable Power Pvt Ltd and a wholly owned arm of ONGC NTPC Green Pvt Ltd—a joint venture between ONGC and NGEL.
For the April-June quarter of FY26, NTPC Green Energy reported a 59% year-on-year jump in net profit to ₹220 crore from ₹138 crore a year ago. Revenue rose 17.6% to ₹680 crore, while EBITDA increased 17.8% to ₹603 crore. The company maintained strong profitability, with EBITDA margin stable at 88.6%, despite higher expenses.
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Natural Gas / Transnational Pipelines/ Others
Tanzania Reports New Natural Gas Discovery
DAR ES SALAAM – Tanzania on Thursday announced the discovery of significant natural gas deposits in the villages of Mnyundo and Mpapura in the Mtwara region, located about 500 km south of Dar es Salaam. The discovery was made during ongoing exploration activities in the Lindi-Mtwara Block, which covers 736 square kilometers and includes 48 villages across Mtwara and Mtama district councils.
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Natural gas was found leaking from water wells in Mnyundo and Mpapura, indicating promising reserves, said James Mataragio, deputy permanent secretary of the Ministry of Energy, adding that preliminary studies suggest a high potential for natural gas in the area.
“Based on previously collected seismic data, there is up to a 32 percent probability of gas presence in the block,” he noted.
He said that the growing demand for natural gas across industrial, domestic and transportation sectors has prompted the government to step up exploration efforts in line with Tanzania’s Development Vision 2050.
https://ethiopianmonitor.com/2025/10/16/tanzania-confirms-new-natural-gas-discovery/
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A gas pipeline will cross 120 miles of Tennessee. Enbridge just started construction.
Construction began this week on a gas pipeline that will stretch more than 120 miles across Tennessee. Enbridge is building the pipeline to carry methane from rural Middle Tennessee to Kingston, where the Tennessee Valley Authority is building a large gas plant.
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The pipeline project has been controversial, drawing scrutiny from citizens, environmental groups and federal agencies, and it started years before it was finalized.
TVA set up an agreement in 2021 with Enbridge, a company that makes billions of dollars each year selling gas on its pipelines. TVA did not finalize plans for the Kingston gas plant that the pipeline will service until 2024.
Project details have been opaque — literally. The Southern Environmental Law Center brought a suit against the utility to challenge the gas investment and probe the deal with Enbridge. TVA shared the agreement document with a lot of blacked-out text after the center requested the information through FOIA. Litigation is ongoing.
Last year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency called TVA’s environmental review for the project “misleading” and “inadequate.” EPA suggested that TVA choose a cheaper and cleaner option like solar and battery to reduce air pollution and emissions that cause climate change. TVA’s then-CEO Jeff Lyash finalized the project a week after EPA’s criticism — after the TVA Board handed decision-making power to him.
This week, Enbridge started construction on the new line. It will transport methane across multiple states, likely from the Pennsylvania fracking region, down into and across about a fourth of Tennessee.
On the way, the pipeline will cross hundreds of little streams, three hundred wetlands, tributaries of the Obed Wild and Scenic River, multiple waterbodies on the National Rivers Inventory List and six Exceptional Tennessee waters, according to TVA.
It will also cut through forests and near people’s homes.
The Sierra Club collected about 500 comments from citizens earlier this year to request that the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation deny a water permit for the project.
“As a lifelong Tennessean, and having lived at each end of the state, I’m tired of seeing our rural landscape desecrated by projects such as this ridge line pipeline. Our waterways are too important to everyone and to put them at risk is irresponsible especially when there are alternatives,” Tom Gatti wrote.
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Croatia : Croatia Pipeline Firm Seeks New Sales as US Curbs Hit Key Client
Croatian state-owned oil pipeline operator Janaf d.d. is seeking to diversify its business with new clients and renewable energy as its biggest customer is now under US sanctions, according to Vladislav Veselica, a management board member at the company.
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More than 30% of Janaf’s revenue was coming from Serbia’s sole refinery Naftna Industrija Srbije, or NIS, but that cash flow was cut off this month when the US ended a series of temporary sanctions waivers on the plant. NIS is majority-owned by Russia’s Gazprom Neft.
Janaf is in talks “with potential new clients, as a result of turning to global markets,” Veselica said in a phone interview in Zagreb, noting it will need to explore opportunities beyond oil transit. “We are looking at potential new contracts to deliver crude and to expand our business into renewable energy sources.”
The Zagreb-based company already covers most of its electricity needs from its own solar plants and plans to become a “significant” electricity producer on the Croatian market, according to Veselica. Janaf has been more interested in solar, but now it wants “to expand into wind and geothermal energy,” he said.
Janaf also plans to double capacity at its crude and derivatives terminal at Omisalj in the northern Adriatic to 160,000 cubic meters by the end of 2027, he said.
Janaf’s business is stable and company has sufficient financial reserves that it can now use to diversify, Veselica said.
“We are not considering downsizing,” he said. “Our financial position is strong enough so that by investing in quality projects we can ensure longterm stability and growth.”
He added the company hasn’t sought any state subsidies: “We don’t need them.”
New Mol Contract
Janaf also transports crude for Mol Nyrt. energy group, which has refineries in Hungary and Slovakia. Talks on a new contract between Janaf and Mol are in progress, and Veselica said he is optimistic about the outcome.
“We would support a contract for as long a period as possible and for quantities of crude as large as possible. That would drive the transport price down,” Veselica said.
The two partners will meet next in Zagreb at the end of October, when Janaf will present Mol with concrete offers for various quantities of crude and various transport periods, he said.
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Azerbaijan exports nearly 500 bcm of natural gas from Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli and Shah Deniz
According to the Ministry, 10.2 bcm of gas production extracted from ACG, while 20.9 bcm from Shah Deniz. Absheron and SOCAR produced 1.2 bcm and 5.9 bcm gas, respectively. During 9 months, gas exports abroad amounted to 18.3 billion cubic meters. Of these, 9.4 billion cubic meters fell to Europe, 7.3 billion cubic meters to Türkiye (including 4.3 billion cubic meters via TANAP), and about 1.6 bcm to Georgia.
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Since its commissioning till 1 October 2025, 665.1 million tons oil (including condensate) and 497.7 bcm of gas were extracted from Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli and Shah Deniz. 613.6 million tons oil and 240 bcm of gas were extracted from Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli. About 51.5 million cubic meter of condansate and nearly 257.7 bcm of gas were extracted from Shah Deniz. During this period, Azerbaijan had exported 663 million tons of oil and 185.7 billion cubic meters of gas.
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Energean Signs Gas Transmission Deal for Israel’s New Pipeline
Energean has signed a transmission agreement with Israel Natural Gas Lines Ltd for capacity in the Nitzana pipeline, the new planned route for Israeli gas to Egypt, the UK-based gas producer said on Friday. The Nitzana pipeline is a new onshore pipeline that will be built from Ramat Hovav in Israel to the border with Egypt in the Nitzana area.
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The plan was announced last month. Chevron and state-owned Israel Natural Gas Lines signed an agreement to build a pipeline from Israel’s giant Leviathan gas field to Egypt, Leviathan project participant NewMed Energy said.
The project includes the construction of a pipeline and a compressor station in the Ramat Hovav area in southern Israel and about 65 km of pipeline (40 miles) to the Nitzana border crossing.
The agreed terms in Energean’s transmission agreement for the Nitzana pipeline are for the supply of up to 1 bcm per year for a 15-year period, with provisions for extensions and early termination, said Energean, which has producing assets in the Eastern Mediterranean and the UK North Sea.
The terms of the deal also include rights, during the construction phase, to access available capacity in the Jordan-North pipeline. Nitzana is expected to be operational no later than 36 months after all three parties – Energean, Leviathan, and Tamar – sign transmission agreements covering the full capacity of the project.
Energean’s 16.4% share of the construction costs for the pipeline and compression station is expected to be approximately $100 million.
“Energean is well positioned as a key regional player, and we remain focused on advancing all export opportunities from our Israeli assets, in the best interests of our shareholders, the Israeli gas market, and the region,” CEO
Mathios Rigas said.
“Although the bedrock of our cashflows is from our long-term domestic contracts, the signing of this agreement marks an important milestone to drive growth in our annual gas sales.”
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Turkmenistan renews call for gas pipeline to Europe
ASHGABAT: Turkmenistan renewed its call Friday for the creation of a pipeline linking its vast gas fields to Europe, a long-mooted project that would require significant foreign investment.
The idea of a Trans-Caspian gas pipeline to Europe has been discussed since the 1990s but has been hindered by financial and logistical hurdles.
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“We’re always interested in diversifying export routes, including the Trans-Caspian route to Europe,” the chair of state-owned gas company Turkmengaz, Maksat Babayev, told AFP.
Turkmenistan sends most of its gas exports to China, but it is increasingly courting interest from European countries looking to end their dependence on Russia over the war in Ukraine.
The former Soviet republic is one of the five largest holders of natural gas reserves in the world.
The pipeline, which would run under the Caspian Sea to an existing terminal in Azerbaijan, has faced opposition from Russia as well as questions over its financial viability.
https://www.arabnews.com/node/2620121/amp
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Energean Signs Nitzana Transmission Deal to Advance Israel-Egypt Gas Pipeline
Energean Israel signed a 15-year transmission deal with Israel Natural Gas Lines for the Nitzana pipeline, advancing plans to link Israel’s gas network with Egypt and expand East Mediterranean export capacity.
(P&GJ) — Energean Israel Ltd. has signed a transmission agreement with Israel Natural Gas Lines Ltd. (INGL) for capacity in the planned Nitzana pipeline, a new onshore system that will connect Israel’s Ramat Hovav region to the Egypt border.
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The deal supports Energean’s strategy to expand gas exports from Israel and strengthen regional energy connectivity in the East Mediterranean. Under the agreement, Energean will secure transmission capacity of up to 1 billion cubic meters per year for a 15-year period, with options for extension or early termination.
The Nitzana pipeline is expected to begin operations within 36 months once all three participating companies — Energean, Leviathan, and Tamar — finalize capacity agreements.
Energean’s share of construction costs for the pipeline and compression station is estimated at about $100 million, representing 16.4% of total project expenses. The company said the investment will be largely funded by a new unsecured 10-year, $70 million term loan from Bank Hapoalim, with payments tied to construction milestones.
Energean has also signed a non-binding term sheet with an East Mediterranean client for future gas offtake, subject to an export permit from Israel’s Petroleum Commissioner.
“Regional gas connectivity and long-term energy security in the East Mediterranean is of critical importance, which is why I am pleased today to announce the signing of the Nitzana transmission agreement,” said Energean CEO Mathios Rigas. “Energean is well positioned as a key regional player, and we remain focused on advancing all export opportunities from our Israeli assets.”
The project aligns with Israel’s Ministry of Energy policy to expand and optimize natural gas exports. While most of Energean’s revenue stems from domestic contracts, the company said the Nitzana agreement marks an important milestone in growing annual gas sales and export capacity.
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Indonesia: Inpex Says Indonesia Seeks Accelerating Abadi LNG Project
“The Indonesian government requests an acceleration of the project, which I understand, because Indonesia needs a lot of energy to feed its economic growth,” Takayuki Ueda, Chief Executive Officer of the Japanese oil and gas producer, said in an interview on the sidelines of the Energy Intelligence Forum in London. “We try our best, but it’s very challenging.”
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In 2018, Inpex conducted preliminary front-end engineering design or pre-FEED work for the project, with an expected annual production capacity of 9.5 million tons and $20 billion in costs. A final investment decision is planned for 2027.
Abadi is “a large-scale green-field project with its risks,” Ueda said. If, after the FEED work, costs are higher and the company’s returns are inadequate, “we’ve agreed with the Indonesian government to revisit the economics of the project and maybe discuss getting more incentives from the state.”
Officials at Indonesia’s Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry didn’t immediately respond to a request seeking comment.
Indonesia is grappling with falling reserves from older projects at a time when demand for the fuel is growing.
Global LNG capacity is set to climb by about 50% by 2030 — the biggest build-out in the industry’s history. Many sector watchers expect the market to start shifting into oversupply next year, weighing on prices and further investment.
Still, “from the buyers’ point of view, diversification of the supply sources is very important,” Ueda said. “Abadi is located in the center of Asia, where the demand is. There’s huge appetite from potential customers. They need Asian LNG.”
Inpex is also planning to boost production in Norway in the next four to five years from current levels of around 25,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day. The company, which has stakes in the country’s Snorre and Fram projects, with partners including Equinor ASA and Harbour Energy Plc, recently applied for new oil and gas licenses and is looking for more partnerships.
“My target is to hopefully at least triple that production level,” Ueda said. The company is targeting overall global production at around 800,000 barrels per day after the Abadi project starts.
Inpex’s Ichthys LNG project in Australia is set “to resume operations soon, maybe in a week, to get back to full capacity probably in November” after a major shutdown for maintenance that began in August, Ueda said.
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Wales gas-to-energy power plant 68 percent complete after 14-month delay
The 300-megawatt (MW) natural gas-fired electricity plant at Wales, West Bank Demerara is 68.3 percent complete overall, after experts spent more than a year stablising the soil at a cost of US$100 million, LINDSAYCA Guyana Inc Chairman Nelson Drake said Wednesday.
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“It took us 14 months to stabilise and over a US$100 million,” he told the International Business Conference (IBC). The Puerto Rico-based CH4 pulled out of the project several months ago over a dispute about the additional amount of money that had to be spent on site preparation. That dispute is the subject of arbitration proceedings before the Washington DC-based International Chamber of Commerce.
Mr Drake said electricity generation would commence during January- March, 2026.
Now that the soil has been stabilised and consolidated, he said the four main foundations, consisting of 44,000 cubic metres of cement, for the turbines are finished
The LINDSAYCA official said the multi-million dollar soil stabilisation exercise included the use of “top of the line” technology. “A lot of people don’t understand this. You can throw as much money as you want on a site but the land is going to react the way the land reacts so you have to wait until it’s completely stable before you can start building this very expensive and very delicate equipment. That is why we’re behind,” he said.
He said that 89 percent of the engineering for the “emblematic” US$759 million project has been completed, 90.46 percent of procurement and 23 percent of the construction has been completed. “A lot of people would look at this and say this is backwards. Usually, the civil works is done and they’re waiting to get equipment,” he said.
Mr Drake added that more than 75 percent of the equipment, including the gas turbines, steam turbines, transformers and cooling towers are in Guyana. He said the natural gas liquids facility was still in Houston, United States, because “we got no room to store it” but by year end “everything” would be on site except those that could not be preserved there or logistics for the “massive” and “beautiful” project.
The LINDSAYCA Guyana Chairman said the land at Wales has a “very rare mix of sand” which would be the subject of a presentation by the world-renowned Fugro, which was hired to stabilise the soil, would be presenting a Guyana case study in Geneva.
Mr Drake said the site was “not fit for construction” and so a lot of preparatory work was needed for the extremely heavy gas processing facility “which could easily become a bomb anytime it’s not done properly”. He said the Siemens turbine “has to be properly aligned.” “There is no tolerance here for that plant to move and, therefore, you had to stabilise and consolidate and dewater that land,” he said.
The Wales gas-to-energy project would use some of the 50 million cubic feet of gas that would be produced by ExxonMobil.
Mr Drake said the natural gas liquids facility would strip the liquids at 99 percent, two percent more than the contracted amount, which would recoup about 3,800 barrels per day of condensate for marketing by the Guyana government “as they see fit”.
He said the clean gas would then be used to fuel the combined cycle power plant, automatically putting US$200 million per year into the Guyana government’s treasury in liquids or in energy savings.
The Guyana government has promised that Guyanese would pay 50 percent less for electricity and cooking gas would become cheaper.
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Qatar’s energy minister warns EU law could stop it supplying LNG to Europe
Oct 16 (Reuters) – Qatar will not be able to do business in the EU, including supplying Europe with LNG to plug its energy gap, if further changes are not made to its corporate sustainability rules, Qatar’s energy minister Saad al-Kaabi told Reuters on Thursday.
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Qatar, one of the world’s top liquified natural gas exporters, has argued that the EU’s corporate sustainability due diligence directive (CSDDD) adopted in 2024, poses a significant risk to state-owned QatarEnergy.
The EU rule requires larger companies operating in the EU to find and fix human rights and environmental issues in their supply chains or face financial penalties.
This week, the European Parliament’s legal committee backed plans to water down the law, having faced pushback from companies, but Kaabi said the changes did not address key concerns.
POTENTIAL FINES POSE RISK FOR QATAR
Kaabi, who is also the chief executive of QatarEnergy, told Reuters his concern centres on the potential for fines of up to 5% of total global revenue for companies that do not have climate change transition plans aligned with the Paris Agreement goal of preventing global warming exceeding 1.5 Celsius.
Qatar supplies between 12% and 14% of Europe’s LNG since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. QatarEnergy has long-term supply contracts with Britain’s Shell (SHEL.L), France’s TotalEnergies (TTEF.PA) and Italy’s ENI (ENI.MI).
“We have been seeking to constructively engage with the key players at both the European Commission and every EU Member State for almost a year now on CSDDD,” Kaabi said, adding that the Commission had not responded.
There was no immediate reply to a Reuters request for comment from the EU Commission.
Europe must decide if it wants to continue to attract investment into the bloc by further changing CSDDD, or risk undermining efforts to strengthen its competitiveness and prevent economic deterioration, Kaabi told Reuters.
“QatarEnergy will not be able to justify doing business in the EU, be it in LNG or other products, due to the significant risk it would be exposed to due to the overreaching nature of the proposed regulations, which will ultimately harm the European end consumers,” he said.
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Egypt Plans LNG Terminal in Port Said to Fuel Suez Canal Authority Locomotives
Egypt is planning to build a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) liquefaction and storage terminal in Port Said to supply fuel for the Suez Canal Authority’s (SCA) locomotives. The project was discussed in a recent meeting between Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi, and SCA Chairman, Osama Rabie.
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The project aligns with the SCA’s strategy to transition to cleaner energy sources. Badawi stated that the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (MoPMR) fully supports the initiative, which aims to enhance the operational efficiency of the canal’s locomotives while promoting sustainable fuel use.
Badawi also commended the SCA for its continued facilitation of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) vessel transit through the Canal and its logistical support at Ain Sokhnaports. These efforts played a critical role in maintaining stable gas supplies to Egypt’s power stations and industrial sector during peak summer demand.
Rabie highlighted that the terminal could serve as a model for similar facilities in other Egyptian ports. He stressed the SCA’s commitment to expanding its green operations and highlighted the strategic importance of LPG vessel traffic through the Canal.
The project is expected to bolster Egypt’s position as a regional energy hub and further integrate sustainable practices into the country’s infrastructure and maritime logistics.
Egypt serves as a strategic hub for natural gas in the Eastern Mediterranean, utilizing its two major liquefaction plants at Idku and Damietta. These facilities enable the export of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from domestic fields and from regional partners. A 155,000-cubic-meter shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) was exported from Egypt’s Idku liquefaction plant to Italy aboard the New Nature tanker operated by Shell International. A 155,000-cubic-meter shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) was exported from Egypt’s Idku liquefaction plant to Italy aboard the New Nature tanker on behalf of Shell. Egypt is positioning itself as a regional energy exporter and a transit point for Eastern Mediterranean gas to Europe and global markets.
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Egypt to Launch New International Bid Round Exploration in Red Sea via EUG
Egypt is preparing to launch an international bid round for oil and gas exploration in four areas of the Red Sea, through the Egypt Upstream Gateway (EUG). The announcement was made during a meeting between Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, and Andrea Lovatani, Director of Exploration Data and Digital Solutions at SLB, held on the sidelines of the World Energies Summit in London.
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The meeting also addressed the regional seismic survey project in the Eastern Mediterranean, which Minister Badawi first announced in September during the GASTECH Exhibition and Conference in Milan, Italy. Covering an area of 95,000 square kilometres, the project aims to harness gas resources in the Eastern Mediterranean and attract further investment in Egypt’s gas exploration and production activities. The project has been awarded to a consortium comprising global energy technology company SLB and geophysical services provider Viridien, and will be implemented in three phases. The first phase, valued at $117 million, is scheduled to begin in 2026 and will cover an area of 18,000 square kilometres.
Badawi also met with Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies, to discuss new investment opportunities in oil and gas exploration. He highlighted the ongoing efforts to improve Egypt’s investment climate to attract more international capital. The meeting also addressed updates on the project to transport Cypriot gas from the Cronos field to Egypt, integrating it into Egypt’s infrastructure. Both TotalEnergies and Italy’s Eni are partners in the field.
The project was first announced in February during the opening of the Egypt Energy Show 2025 (EGYPES), where Egypt and Cyprus signed an agreement that involves the gas from Cronos Block 6 to be transported and processed at Egypt’s Zohr field facilities, then liquefied at the Damietta LNG plant for export to European markets.
In a separate meeting, Badawi sat with Chris Power, Director, Global Exploration Commercial and Portfolio at Chevron, and Channa Kurukulasuriy, Chevron’s Country Manager, in Egypt to review the finalization of procedures for awarding new gas exploration areas in the latest EGAS bid round through the EUG platform. They also discussed available investment opportunities in the Red Sea and Western Mediterranean
Power praised the fruitful cooperation between US Chevron and the Egyptian petroleum sector. He also commended the positive cooperation in the development of the Nargis gas field in the Mediterranean Sea.
The field, discovered in 2022, holds an estimated natural gas reserves of about 3.5 trillion cubic feet (tcf) and is operated by Chevron in partnership with IEOC (Eni’s subsidairy), and Egypt’s Tharwa Petroleum Company.
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US: Federal regulators approve Venture Global commissioning extension at Plaquemines LNG plant
HOUSTON, Oct 16 (Reuters) – Federal regulators on Thursday approved a request from Venture Global (VG.N), for more time to keep its Plaquemines LNG plant in Louisiana in a commissioning stage before declaring the start of full commercial operations, a regulatory filing showed.
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Extending the commissioning phase allows Venture Global to sell the liquefied natural gas on the spot market at higher prices than under long-term contracts that apply during full operations.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission said that while two of Venture Global’s long-term customers for the facility – Chevron (CVX.N), and Orlen (PKN.WA), – asked to provide input, neither raised an objection to the extension request.
An arbitration tribunal found last week that Venture Global breached an agreement with BP (BP.L), to declare timely commercial operations at its separate Calcasieu Pass plant in Louisiana. The LNG producer’s shares have declined 36% over the past month amid the ruling and lower realized liquefaction fees in the second quarter.
“As we stated previously, this in-service extension request is a standard procedural step,” Venture Global said on Thursday, adding that it was unrelated to its planned timing for commercial deliveries.
FERC has previously granted similar requests from other project developers.
Venture Global asked FERC last month to give it until December 31, 2027 to keep the Plaquemines plant in a commissioning, citing issues including challenges that first originated during the COVID pandemic. The original deadline for putting the 27.2 million metric tons per annum export facility into full service was September 30, 2026.
Plaquemines LNG has been planning to place all its Phase 1 facilities in service during the fourth quarter of 2026, and the remaining Phase 2 facilities in-service by mid-2027.
Plaquemines is the second largest LNG facility in the U.S. and last month was responsible for nearly 16% of total exports of the superchilled gas from the country.
Venture Global has typically used a strategy that involves building its plants quickly to sell commissioning cargoes at higher prices on the spot market for a time before formal commercial operations kick off with lower, longer-term pricing.
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CMA CGM signs LOI for dual-fuel LNG containerships
The CMA CGM Group has signed a letter of intent (LOI) for six state-of-the-art LNG-powered containerships to be built at Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL), India. This move makes the Group the first major foreign carrier to commission LNG vessels from an Indian shipyard. All six vessels will be registered under the Indian flag.
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The newbuilds, each with a capacity of 1700 TEUs, demonstrate CMA CGM’s commitment to a more sustainable shipping as they can run on LNG and are ready for low-carbon fuels, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions, aligning with the Group’s ambition to be net-zero carbon by 2050. The project at Cochin Shipyard will also be run with the technical co-operation of Korean shipbuilder, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries.
This initiative underscores CMA CGM’s commitment to India’s maritime vision and strategic national priorities, including Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat. The Group is actively investing across the Indian maritime value chain, spanning strategic terminals, maritime services, and shipbuilding, while also reflagging vessels under the Indian registry. At the same time, it is enhancing local maritime employment through expanded crewing and manning operations in India. CMA CGM will reflag four vessels under the Indian registry in 2025 and aims to recruit 1000 Indian seafarers by the end of the year. In 2026, CMA CGM plans to hire an additional 500 Indian seafarers.
Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and CEO of the CMA CGM Group, stated: “I am pleased that CMA CGM is the first international shipping company to order LNG vessels built in India. This milestone reflects the trust we place in India’s industrial and technological capabilities and supports Prime Minister Modi’s ambition to make India a global shipbuilding power. India is a strategic country for CMA CGM, where we invest, train, and innovate. Beyond shipbuilding, we are strengthening our partnerships in logistics, maritime training, and sustainable transport to support India’s growth and contribute to the decarbonisation of global trade.”
Madhu S Nair, CMD of Cochin Shipyard, added: “We are pleased that CMA CGM has chosen CSL to be part of this land mark initiative. CSL is committed to deliver high quality vessels with sustainable solutions to meet the market expectation of the future shipping. This project is also of great significance to CSL as we are collaborating with the largest shipbuilding group HD KSOE as the major partner, which further reinforces our commitment to bring the best in class solutions through partnerships, to serve clients across the globe.”
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Lativa: Latvenergo secures deal with Inko terminal
AS Latvenergo has concluded agreements for several natural gas supply transactions using the Inko Port LNG terminal in 4Q25. The agreements significantly increase the security of supply for Latvenergo and Latvia, with Finnish infrastructure capabilities complementing the Klaipeda LNG terminal in Lithuania used by Latvenergo so far.
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At the end of this year, approximately 2 TWh of LNG will be delivered to the Inko terminal. Latvenergo, as the owner of this resource, will both deliver and store it in the Incukalns underground gas storage facility (IPGK), and sell it to customers in Finland. The use of the Inko terminal is a practical and symbolic step, because by diversifying LNG supplies, merchants demonstrate both the rational functioning of the common Baltic and Finnish energy infrastructure and an additional opportunity to deliver the resource essential for energy through the ports of friendly neighbouring countries.
International co-operation is possible due to the regasification capabilities of both the Inko and Klaipeda terminals, as well as the Incukalns underground gas storage facility, which is used by a large number of Baltic and Finnish merchants for their business. This opens up opportunities to rationally load the existing infrastructure, choose the most commercially advantageous solution at the appropriate time, which ensures a more competitive and reliable service for natural gas customers and energy companies.
https://www.lngindustry.com/liquid-natural-gas/16102025/latvenergo-secures-deal-with-inko-terminal/
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GeneralFG Launches Monitoring System to Boost CNG Safety, Transparency
The federal government has launched the Nigerian Gas Vehicle Monitoring System (NGVMS), a digital platform designed to ensure safety, transparency, and accountability across the country’s fast-growing Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) ecosystem. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Mr Ekperikpe Ekpo, at the launch described the initiative as a critical milestone in the country’s transition toward cleaner, alternative, and more affordable energy.
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“This system ensures that only vehicles converted at accredited centres using certified kits can access CNG at approved stations,” Mr Ekpo said.
“It provides end-to-end oversight from conversion to refuelling, a major step in guaranteeing public safety, enhancing regulatory compliance, and deepening trust in CNG as a fuel of the future,” he added.
He commended the Presidential Initiative on CNG, Pi-CNG, for its leadership in developing the system, noting that the platform would help harmonize the operations of conversion centres, kit suppliers, regulators, and end-users under a single safety and quality standard.
“The NGVMS introduces a vital layer of digital transparency while establishing a unified operational framework for the CNG value chain,” the Minister said. “It is innovation with impact, designed to build confidence among investors, operators, and motorists.”
According to Mr Ekpo, the Ministry of Petroleum Resources remains fully committed to supporting the project through policy alignment, regulatory coordination, and stakeholder engagement to ensure nationwide adoption.
“As the Ministry responsible for midstream and downstream gas development, we will continue to work closely with all partners to guarantee that the rollout of CNG infrastructure and vehicle conversions meets the highest safety and quality standards,” he assured.
He emphasized that the initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the Decade of Gas Initiative, which seek to deepen gas utilisation, reduce emissions, and expand access to clean energy for Nigerians.
“Under President Tinubu’s leadership, we are building a cleaner, safer, and more inclusive gas economy,” Mr Ekpo declared, adding “The NGVMS is a practical demonstration of our resolve to make CNG not just an alternative fuel, but a trusted national standard.”
https://businesspost.ng/general/fg-launches-monitoring-system-to-boost-cng-safety-transparency/
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Interior’s Burgum Floats Shipping Gas From Alaska North Slope
US Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum floated the concept of storing natural gas produced in Alaska’s North Slope and shipping it directly from there, a proposal he said has drawn interest from unnamed foreign investors.
“It could be a second project, just tapping into that gas field and figuring out a way to move it out by ship,” Burgum said Friday during remarks at an event held by the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, a Washington nonpartisan research institute.
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Shipping the gas would require the fuel to first be liquefied through an export facility, which requires billions of dollars to build. Icy North Slope conditions would most likely make it difficult to construct an export plant there, though Burgum said there are months at a time when there is a path through the ice.
The planned Alaska LNG project currently under development includes a new pipeline about 800 miles (1,288 kilometers) long that would deliver the gas from the North Slope to an export facility in Nikiski, Alaska, as well as the residential area of Anchorage, which is facing a decline in domestic gas. The plant would have a capacity of 20 million metric tons per year.
Developer Glenfarne Group is leading the Alaska LNG project. A spokesperson for Glenfarne did not immediately respond for requests for comment on the possibility of shipping gas from the North Slope directly.
The long-proposed Alaska LNG project has been pitched for decades and revived under the Trump administration. The state of Alaska has a stake in the current project along with Glenfarne, through the Alaska Gasline Development Corp.
Burgum last told reporters this week that the front-end engineering and design study for the project, including the pipeline, was still underway and could be finished by December. A formal decision to move forward with Alaska LNG has not yet been made.
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Woodside announces Louisiana LNG partnership with Williams
Woodside has simultaneously signed and closed a transaction with Williams, a leader in US natural gas infrastructure, for an integrated investment in Louisiana LNG. The strategic partnership involves the sale by Woodside of a 10% interest in Louisiana LNG LLC (HoldCo) and an 80% interest and operatorship of Driftwood Pipeline LLC (PipelineCo) to Williams for a purchase price of US$250 million at the effective date of 1 January 2025. The total proceeds received are US$378 million including proportionate capital reimbursement since the effective date.
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The transaction represents the next key stage towards realising Woodside’s strategy for Louisiana LNG. It not only secures capital and offtake commitments but also brings a strong strategic partner with complementary capabilities in US natural gas infrastructure and an existing gas sourcing platform, Sequent Energy Management.
Williams will contribute its share of the CAPEX for the LNG facility and pipeline, of approximately US$1.9 billion. As part of the investment in Louisiana LNG, Williams assumes LNG offtake obligations for 10% of produced volumes.
Williams currently operates more than 33 000 miles of pipeline across 24 states in the US and its Sequent platform has a marketing and optimisation footprint of more than 7 billion ft3/d. It will utilise its extensive pipeline experience to construct and operate the Line 200 pipeline to the Louisiana LNG terminal.
Leveraging the established Sequent platform and capabilities, a gas supply team will operationalise and optimise daily gas sourcing and balancing in accordance with Louisiana LNG’s gas procurement strategy. Sequent’s proven gas marketing and asset optimisation expertise will support reliable feedgas supply for the benefit of all Louisiana LNG participants.
Woodside CEO, Meg O’Neill, said: “We are excited to have Williams join us as a strategic partner in Louisiana LNG given its leadership in US natural gas infrastructure and ability to add value and deliver operational benefits to enhance the project.
“This is Williams’ first investment in LNG and its participation in Louisiana LNG is a testament to the quality of the project.
“The bringing together of Woodside’s proven track record in developing and operating LNG facilities and global marketing, and Williams’ expertise in pipelines and gas sourcing, creates an energy partnership that has the combined capability to realise opportunities for long-term global energy demand.
“With strong LNG contracting momentum from Louisiana LNG and our portfolio, our existing infrastructure partner New York-based Stonepeak, and our key contracting partners including Bechtel, Baker Hughes, and Chart, we are on track to deliver first LNG in 2029 and create long-term value for our shareholders.”
President and CEO of Williams, Chad Zamarin, added: “This transaction marks an important step forward in Williams’ wellhead to water strategy – integrating upstream, midstream, marketing, and LNG capabilities to deliver the cleanest, most reliable energy to global markets. We look forward to partnering with Woodside, and together, reinforcing and strengthening our collective roles as trusted providers of sustainable energy solutions that meet growing global demand.”
Williams will hold 10% equity in Louisiana LNG LLC (HoldCo), with the remaining 90% of HoldCo currently owned by Woodside. HoldCo owns 60% equity in Louisiana LNG Infrastructure LLC (InfraCo), with the remainder being owned by Stonepeak. Williams will hold 80% equity in Driftwood Pipeline LLC (PipelineCo) and manage construction and operations of the Line 200 pipeline. Woodside will own the remaining 20%.
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LNG as a Marine Fuel/Shipping
Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 continues to load and deliver cargoes despite sanctions
A liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker has left Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 after loading a cargo there, according to data from LSEG and analytics firm Kpler, as the project continues output despite Western sanctions over Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
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The Buran tanker arrived at Arctic LNG 2 on October 13 and departed loaded on October 15, Kpler data showed.
Shipping database Equasis lists the tanker’s registered owner as LNG Alpha Shipping and its ship or commercial manager as Angara in Moscow.
On the other hand, China has received a ninth cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 project, LSEG and Kpler data show.
The Arctic Metagaz tanker, which is also subject to Western sanctions, berthed at China’s Beihai LNG Terminal in the southwestern region of Guangxi on October 14, Kpler’s data showed.
The tanker’s registered owner is Lathyrus Shipping and its commercial manager is Ocean Speedstar Solutions, both with registered addresses in Mumbai, according to shipping database Equasis.
It had picked up a cargo from the Saam floating storage unit in Murmansk, northwest Russia, on July 17, a facility only used for handling LNG from Arctic LNG 2, according to Kpler. It departed Beihai Terminal on October 15.
PipeChina, operator of the Beihai LNG Terminal, did not respond to a Reuters request for immediate comment.
While Western countries have sought to cripple Moscow’s oil and gas sector to punish it for its 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine, China has ramped up energy imports from Russia.
Arctic LNG 2 is 60 per cent owned by Russian gas producer Novatek. China National Petroleum Corp (CNPC) and China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) each hold 10 per cent stakes.
The project had been set to become one of Russia’s largest LNG plants, with an eventual annual output of 19.8 million tonnes, before it was placed under US sanctions over Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
It has delivered nine cargoes to China’s Beihai terminal in the southern region of Guangxi this year.
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US: First LNG Load Delivered to Fairbanks Utility
Harvest Midstream and Interior Gas Utility (IGU) announced the delivery on October 9, marking the first-ever commercial sale of North Slope gas to a community beyond the Arctic region.
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“For the first time in history, North Slope gas isn’t just staying on the Slope—it’s reaching beyond to power Alaska’s future,” says Harvest CEO Jason C. Rebrook. “This project unlocks clean, reliable energy for Interior families and businesses and shows what’s possible when we work together to build Alaska’s energy security.”
Harvest is an affiliate of Hilcorp. Its North Slope LNG facility near Deadhorse is currently capable of producing up to 150,000 gallons per day, triple the capacity of IGU’s current plant in Cook Inlet. The facility is also designed for future expansion if market demand grows beyond current capacity. Deliveries are projected to surpass 8 million cubic feet of gas per day as IGU expands its infrastructure and converts customers over to natural gas service.
IGU is owned by the Fairbanks North Star Borough and serves more than 3,400 customers. It operates more than 150 miles of mainline in Fairbanks and 85 miles in North Pole, supported by 5.5 million gallons of LNG storage at three storage sites. In 2023 IGU signed a manufacturing agreement with Harvest Alaska LNG, a subsidiary of Harvest Midstream, for an initial twenty-year term, with options to extend the term twice, each time with five-year extensions.
Harvest Alaska announced earlier this year that it was acquiring the Kenai LNG Terminal with the goal of converting it to an LNG import facility to serve the Southcentral market. The company, which is partnering with Marathon Petroleum Corporation (the facility’s previous owner), Chugach Electric Association, and other Southcentral utilities, is expected to receive its first LNG imports in 2026, with full-scale operations expected by 2028.
Converting homes and businesses from fuel oil or wood over to natural gas service will have a significant improvement to air quality. Harvest’s LNG facility is capable of reducing emissions by up to 2,000 tons per year, a large component of which is particulate matter, Harvest officials say.
“Bringing North Slope natural gas into Fairbanks is a historic step for Interior Alaska but also for our state as a whole,” says Elena Sudduth, General Manager of IGU. “This project gives our community access to a new, virtually unlimited, source of gas, strengthening our resilience and ensuring our customers have access to reliable service as Alaska’s energy landscape continues to evolve.”
Harvest Midstream began operating in Alaska in 2014 and has steadily expanded its role in the state’s critical infrastructure—including the 2020 acquisition of BP’s midstream assets, bringing Harvest a 49 percent ownership stake in the Trans Alaska Pipeline System and Alyeska Pipeline Service Company.
https://www.akbizmag.com/industry/energy/first-lng-load-delivered-to-fairbanks-utility/
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China gets tenth cargo from Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 despite sanctions
China has received a tenth liquefied natural gas cargo from Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 project. The tanker Arctic Mulan, also under Western sanctions, arrived at the Beihai LNG Terminal in Guangxi on October 17. This delivery highlights continued energy trade between China and Russia despite international sanctions on the Arctic LNG 2 project.
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China has received its tenth shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 project, according to data from LSEG and Kpler, despite ongoing U.S. and EU sanctions targeting the project. The Arctic Mulan tanker, also subject to Western sanctions, arrived at the Beihai LNG Terminal in Guangxi on October 17, as shown by Kpler data. Registered owner Zinnia International and commercial manager Skyhart Management Services, both based in India according to shipping database Equasis, oversaw the vessel.
The tanker had loaded its cargo from the Koryak floating storage unit in Kamchatka, eastern Russia, on October 4—a facility dedicated exclusively to Arctic LNG 2 shipments. The Arctic Mulan departed the Beihai terminal the following day.
PipeChina, which operates the Beihai LNG Terminal, has not responded to Reuters requests for comment.
Arctic LNG 2 was originally planned to be one of Russia’s largest LNG plants, with an annual production capacity of 19.8 million metric tons, before being targeted by U.S. sanctions in response to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
Below is a list of tankers that have delivered Arctic LNG 2 cargoes to Beihai, based on Kpler data:
Arctic Mulan (IMO 9864837) – August 28
Voskhod (IMO 9953511) – September 6
Zarya (IMO 9953535) – September 9
Buran (IMO 9953509) – September 12
Iris (IMO 9953523) – September 16
Arctic Mulan (IMO 9864837) – September 22
Arctic Vostok (IMO 9216298) – September 30
La Perouse (IMO 9849887) – October 9
Arctic Metagaz (IMO 9243148) – October 14
Arctic Mulan (IMO 9864837) – October 17
Reuters was unable to obtain contact details for the registered owners or commercial managers of the tankers at the time of discharge. PipeChina has also not commented on previous deliveries.
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Brittany Ferries and Titan complete inaugural bioLNG delivery
Maritime transportation company Brittany Ferries, in collaboration with marine fuels supplier Titan, has marked the first delivery of liquefied biomethane (LBM/bioLNG) to its electric-hybrid ship, Saint-Malo.
The milestone operation took place during the ferry’s regular bunker call at Portsmouth International Port with Titan-operated bunkering barge Optimus.
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According to Brittany Ferries, this transaction marks “a concrete step forward in the company’s transition to cleaner maritime propulsion, combining LNG, electricity, and now bioLNG”.
“This hybrid ferry operates on LNG, battery power or a combination to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. With this LBM delivery, Titan is proud to support the sustainability goals of yet another customer who chooses to lead rather than wait,” Titan said in a social media update.
Liquefied biomethane, or bioLNG, is used to deliver overcompliance with the FuelEU Maritime regulation, presenting benefits via pooling, banking, and borrowing.
It can also be ‘dropped into’ all established LNG bunkering infrastructure, including LNG-fueled ships, and blended with LNG or e-methane at any ratio, without requiring modification of the vessel.
Portsmouth Port introduced LNG bunkering at the beginning of the year, following the inaugural operation in which Saint-Malo received LNG fuel.
Chartered by Brittany Ferries for ten years, Saint-Malo is known as a hybrid ferry with the ‘world’s largest battery’ fitted to a ship.
The vessel was delivered by Chinese shipyard CMI Jinling (Weihai) in October 2024, and it serves the Portsmouth – Saint-Malo route.
https://www.offshore-energy.biz/brittany-ferries-and-titan-complete-inaugural-biolng-delivery/
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Technological Development for Cleaner and Greener Environment Hydrogen & Bio-Methane
Hollister company explores hydrogen as an energy source of the future
Combined with solar energy, hydrogen offers a clean and dependable power source. National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day, observed on Oct. 8 to reflect hydrogen’s atomic weight (1.008), may go unnoticed by many. However, for Hollister renewable energy expert Ed Bless, the day’s concepts and potential are cause for celebration.
“Hydrogen is everywhere,” he said. “90% of all of the atoms in the universe are hydrogen atoms. And if you run it through a fuel cell, it’s absolutely pollution-free and 2.4 times more powerful than gasoline.”
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Hydrogen fuel cells, according to Bliss, were first developed in 1839 and work on a relatively simple principle. As the gas passes through a membrane, it is split into electrons, which produce electricity, and protons, which combine with oxygen as waste to produce water vapor.
“The ability to create hydrogen,” he said, “is as simple as taking a positive lead on the DC battery and a negative lead and putting it in water. In my opinion, it is the redemption fuel. It is the perfect fuel for mankind.”
In 2001, the same year Bliss founded his company, H2 Solutions, he said that General Motors debuted a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle concept car called the Autonomy, describing it as “the shape of all things to come.”
By 2003, he said, interest in hydrogen as a fuel had increased, jump-started by a $1.2 billion initiative under President George W. Bush to further the development of hydrogen technology and infrastructure as a way of reducing U.S. reliance on foreign oil and decreasing pollution from vehicles.
“Petroleum is a finite resource,” Bliss said. “The most profitable corporation in the entire world is the national oil and gas company of Saudi Arabia. And we allow groups like the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries to call the shots.”
According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), hydrogen fuel cells are becoming increasingly important in industry. There are more than 300,000 stationary fuel cell systems worldwide, and, in the U.S., they provide more than 500 megawatts of power, serving more than 40 states. There are also more than 35,000 hydrogen fuel cell forklifts and 60 hydrogen fuel cell buses in use across the U.S.
In a recent webinar hosted by the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association, industry expert Sunita Satapal estimated that the global hydrogen market has reached $2.5 trillion, and has seen $110 billion in recent investments.
“There’s so much global momentum,” she said, “and we have been able to assert the value of hydrogen to our policymakers. I think this is a critical window of opportunity for the industry, but there are still lots of challenges.”
One of the challenges is the domination of the market by electric vehicles powered by lithium batteries, which were introduced in 1998 with the Nissan Altra. Bliss describes the use of lithium batteries in cars such as the Tesla as a “game changer” that temporarily disrupted the progress in hydrogen powered cars.
“I hate to disagree with Elon Musk,” he said, “but lithium batteries are not the end goal or answer. The more batteries an electric vehicle has, the heavier it gets, resulting in less mileage. And you also have to deal with the waste of the battery, which is substantial.”
Bless said that lithium batteries also make us just as dependent on foreign resources as foreign oil for gasoline. And safe refueling of fuel cell vehicles, he said, can be done in three to five minutes for a range of 300–400 miles on a single tank of fuel.
“This is what we should be doing,” he said. “Eighty percent of all of the lithium-ion batteries are being produced in China. I just don’t see this as a good deal. With hydrogen, we are actually replacing the battery in the car.”
Hydrogen-powered cars are of particular interest to Bless, who is developing a home hydrogen recharging station called “HOMER,” similar to systems installed in garages for electric vehicles.
While hydrogen-powered cars, like the Toyota Mirai, are currently available, the lack of refueling stations is an obstacle to broader acceptance. According to the DOE, there are only 45 hydrogen stations in the U.S., and 42 of them are located in California. HOMER would, in part, change that.
“We have engineered the beginning of a different type of product,” Bliss said. “This is like a propane tank, but replacing the propane with hydrogen. The cost of gasoline is going up. The price of hydrogen is coming down.”
Ideally, Bless said, beyond fueling a hydrogen vehicle at home, a home solar system could also generate the hydrogen for the car by electrolyzing water, resulting in “something that’s incredibly non-polluting and a full circle in a way.”
Once prototypes of the HOMER unit are developed and their reliability is proven, Bliss plans to demonstrate the viability of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles by undertaking a cross-country drive in a hydrogen-powered vehicle. This would require installing HOMER units near locations within the Clean Cities Coalition, a DOE partnership aimed at advancing clean transportation nationwide.
Bliss was involved in the creation of the Silicon Valley Clean Cities program which, according to DOE statistics, reduced annual emissions in the San Jose area by 152,203 tons of carbon dioxide in 2023.
“I’d like to see Hollister be dramatically involved in this whole notion,” Bliss said. “If we can drive a hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle across the United States from Hollister and back, it will give incredible credit to our city and make it a worldwide destination.”
https://benitolink.com/hollister-company-explores-hydrogen-as-an-energy-source-of-the-future/
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Lhyfe opens first green hydrogen production site in Germany
European firm Lhyfe has inaugurated its first green hydrogen production site in Germany. The Lhyfe Schwäbisch Gmünd facility marks its fourth production site and first outside France and features 10MW of installed electrolyser capacity, producing up to 1,200 tonnes of green hydrogen per year.
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Lhyfe claims it is the largest commercial site in Germany dedicated to green hydrogen ‘in bulk’. RFNBO certification for renewable fuels was obtained in September.
The plant uses renewable electricity secured from hydro, wind and solar purchase agreements.
The site will supply heavy transport and industry players in Baden-Württemberg, which funded the project with the EU, among others.
It will also supply the network of hydrogen stations operated by hydrogen infrastructure business H2 Mobility as well as regional industrial projects such as the future H2-Aspen industrial zone.
Last month Lhyfe made its first delivery of renewable hydrogen in the Netherlands, supplying Essent – the country’s largest energy supplier.
The hydrogen will enable the Grohw project, which is an initiative in the Deventer region that aims to produce green hydrogen for various local applications, including hybrid heat pumps for office heating and industrial burners. Waste heat and oxygen generated from hydrogen production will also be reused.
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Austria earmarks €275m for hydrogen projects
Austria will provide EUR 274.8 million (USD 320.3m) to support four national hydrogen projects as the country aims to become a central hub for green hydrogen in Europe, the Federal Ministry of Economy said on Monday.
The funding decision by the ministry was made in October 2025, with implementation handled by state-owned promotional bank Austria Wirtschaftsservice GmbH (aws).
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The financing scheme is part of Austria’s plan to invest EUR 820 million between 2024 and 2026 in hydrogen production, storage, and infrastructure. The spending is regulated under the hydrogen promotion act.
In addition, Austria is preparing the gas industry act, which will create the legal framework for a national hydrogen starter network and integration into the European hydrogen grid. The law is expected to be implemented by the middle of 2026.
https://hydrogeneurope.eu/austria-earmarks-e275m-for-hydrogen-projects/
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Finland issues first guarantees of origin for hydrogen
Finnish state-owned gas company and transmission system operating business Gasgrid has issued Finland’s first guarantees of origin for hydrogen. They were issued to P2X Solutions for renewable hydrogen produced at its Harjavalta plant, which was inaugurated at the end of March.
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A guarantee of origin is the only way to demonstrate to the market that gas has been produced from renewable energy sources, and it marks a concrete step in the commercial utilisation of hydrogen.
The guarantee of origin also strengthens confidence in the traceability of renewable hydrogen, said Janne Grönlund, Head of Gas Business at Gasgrid and Sara Kärki, Head of Hydrogen Development.
Herkko Plit, CEO of P2X Solutions, said, “I believe that the guarantee of origin granted to us is a clear competitive advantage in the future hydrogen market, and we want to be a pioneer in this area as well.”
Service Manager Heli Haapea at Gasgrid, who is developing the system for guarantees of origin, said there is demand for guarantees of origin because renewable gases play a significant role in achieving Finland’s and Europe’s carbon neutrality goals.
“The guarantee of origin proves that clean gases, such as hydrogen, are produced from renewable energy sources. Without guarantees of origin, gas producers cannot sell or market gas as renewable,” said Haapea.
In Finland, Gasgrid acts as the administrator of the gas guarantee of origin register and the issuer of guarantees of origin.
Gasgrid has been issuing guarantees of origin for biogas for almost four years, during which time the market for renewable gases has grown enormously.
The guarantee of origin register and systems have been developed so that Finland is ready to issue guarantees of origin for biogas, e-methane, and hydrogen.
Development work is also continuing so that the market can develop for all clean gases and Gasgrid is also preparing for the first guarantees of origin for e-methane.
Of the other European countries that maintain a guarantee of origin register, Spain, in addition to Finland, has also granted guarantees for hydrogen.
But Finland is likely to be the first country in Europe to grant guarantees of origin for synthetic methane.
Janne Grönlund, Head of Gas Business at Gasgrid, emphasised that Europe-wide cooperation in the renewable gas market was now important.
“The goal is to harmonise the operating practices of the European internal market in order to secure the development of the commercial availability of renewable and low-carbon gases,” said Grönlund.
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