Perspective
Turning the Corner: Distribution sector makes measurable progress
Being the last leg in the electricity supply chain, the power distribution sector plays a critical role in determining the […]
Perspective
Water
Views of C.R. Patil: “JJM has transformed rural access to drinking water”
India’s water management priorities have evolved significantly in recent years, with the formation of the Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS) […]
Gas
Views of Hardeep Singh Puri: “India has managed to effectively insulate itself from the global turmoil”
The oil and gas sector in India continues to play a key role in meeting the country’s growing energy requirements. […]
Perspective
Smart Metering Progress: Growing role in managing the complex electricity system
By Atul Bali, Director, National Smart Grid Mission, and Executive Director, POWERGRID Rising renewable energy penetration, large-scale adoption of electric […]
Gas
Built to Last: Managing asset life cycle and obsolescence in pipelines and systems
By Anoop Naik, Chief Technical Officer, Pipeline Infrastructure Limited A pipeline is rarely just one asset ageing at one speed. […]
Gas
Ensuring Energy Security: Policy imperatives for the CGD sector
By Suresh P. Manglani, Executive Director, Adani Total Gas Limited We are living through a truly VUCA world, one defined […]
Perspective
From Faults to Forecasting: AI’s role in strengthening distribution reliability and safety
By T.V. Surya Prakash, Director Operation, Eastern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Distribution utilities are facing growing challenges in […]
Perspective
WBSEDCL: Leveraging smart metering to digitalise operations
West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL) has been steadily advancing its smart metering programme under the Revamped Distribution […]
Gas
Views of A.K. Tiwari: “PNG has become a policy priority”
India’s city gas distribution (CGD) sector has witnessed notable expansion over the years, driven by supportive government policies and rising […]
Water
Circular Approach: Recycling and reuse potential of wastewater and sludge
By Rohit Kakkar, Deputy Adviser, Public Health and Environmental Engineering, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs India’s urban water management […]
Perspective
Building Cyber Resilience: AI-powered defence strategies for OT networks
By Sumeet Sharma, Vice President, Automation, Communications and Protections, Adani Energy Solutions Limited OT networks and vulnerabilities OT networks are […]
Perspective
BSES: Consumer-centric utilities emerge as the next frontier of power sector transformation
In an interview with Smart Utilities, Abhishek Ranjan, Chief Executive Officer, BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL), discussed the company’s key […]
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 […]
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 […]