Water
Views of Guillaume Dourdin: “Water will soon be too valuable to use only once”
With a legacy dating back to 1853, Veolia, globally regarded as a leader in environmental solutions, has steadily expanded its […]
Perspective
Gas
Views of Pankaj Jain: “The inclusion of natural gas under GST remains the most important pending reform”
As India seeks to raise the share of natural gas in the overall energy mix, there is a critical shift […]
Gas
Next Growth Phase: Priorities, plans and policy expectations for the CGD sector
In recent years, India’s city gas distribution (CGD) sector has witnessed calibrated growth, increased utilisation of existing assets and a […]
Perspective
“APEPDCL is a digital pioneer in distribution”: Views of Prudhvitej Immadi
The power distribution sector is undergoing a structural transformation as utilities seek to balance efficiency, reliability and long-term sustainability. Speaking […]
Gas
Views of Arun Kumar Singh: “ONGC’s exploration strategy will push new frontiers”
India’s energy landscape is evolving rapidly due to increasing demand, urbanisation and industrial growth. Over the past year, the sector […]
Gas
Strong Pipeline Backbone: Key to building a gas-based economy
On a map of India, pipelines are just thin lines. On the ground, they are steel and polyethylene arteries, carrying the lifeblood of an economy in transition. India’s energy sector is in the midst of a defining transformation. […]
Gas
Rising Gas Demand: CGD to fuel sector growth
The Government of India has set a target to increase the share of natural gas from 6 per cent to 15 per cent in the energy basket, with the objective of reducing carbon emissions and tackling air pollution. […]
Gas
Views of Hardeep Singh Puri: “The E&P sector has an investment potential of $100 billion by 2030”
The oil and gas sector plays a key role in meeting the country’s energy needs. However, India, one of the […]
Perspective
Plugging the Gaps: Reforms to make discoms financially viable
By Arun Kanchan, Former Director/CEO, Torrent Power, BSES Rajdhani Power Limited, BSES Yamuna Power Limited and Bajaj Energy Limited; and […]
Perspective
Views of Saurav Kumar Shah: “Smart meters are beginning to yield measurable operational gains”
India’s smart metering programme is progressing at an accelerated pace, emerging as a cornerstone of the country’s distribution sector reforms. […]
Perspective
Smart Metering Momentum: Progress, challenges and the road ahead
By Atul Bali, Director, National Smart Grid Mission and Expert Group on Smart Metering India’s energy distribution landscape is undergoing […]
Water
Smart Monitoring: Technology-driven strategies to reduce non-revenue water
India’s water sector is leveraging technology and digital solutions to meet rising demand sustainably. Smart metering, digital monitoring and network […]
Water
Ensuring Water Security: Progress under Odisha’s Drink from Tap mission
By Debabrata Mohanty, Director Project, WATCO, and Chinmaya Tripathy, Chief Executive Officer, Ecometrix Odisha’s Drink from Tap (DfT) mission is […]
Gas
Clean Energy Transition: CGD sector gears up for a gas-based economy
The city gas distribution (CGD) sector in India has witnessed significant infrastructure growth in recent years. This transformation has been […]
Gas
Views of Anjani Kumar Tiwari: “Natural gas is the fuel of the future”
At a recent India Infrastructure conference, Anjani Kumar Tiwari, member of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), reaffirmed […]
Gas
Alternative Fuel: Emerging opportunities for LNG in the transport sector
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is emerging as a game changer in the transport sector, particularly for long-haul trucking and bunkering. […]
Perspective
Views of Arun Mahesh Babu: “Renewable energy is a growing focus area”
Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited (UGVCL), catering to the northern parts of Gujarat, is one of the top-performing discoms in […]
Water
From Source to Tap: Bridging the NRW gap
By Shivanshu Chauhan, Partner, PwC; Arun Sharma, Associate Director, PwC; and Shivani Saxena, Manager, PwC With water scarcity posing a […]
Water
Smart Management; Digital and AI-driven solutions for optimising water use
India is not alone in its rising water crises, especially in recent years. If anything, it is severely hit due […]
Water
Transforming Urban Centres: Digital developments under key government schemes
Dr Ajit Salvi, Director, Regional Centre for Urban and Environmental Studies, AIILSG, Mumbai India’s urban landscape is undergoing a significant […]