The adoption of smart meters is an essential requirement for modernising the power distribution infrastructure. Smart meters are useful for aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) loss reduction, renewable energy integration, demand forecasting, load management and […]
The past year has been quite an important one for the Indian mining industry. The Ministry of Mines and the Ministry of Coal (MoC) have announced a few key policy measures to address the long-pending […]
The city gas distribution scenario is changing rapidly. At present, city gas distribution (CGD) companies use services of many vendors and contractors to provide piped natural gas (PNG) customer connections including metering, installation and servicing […]
The city gas distribution (CGD) segment has witnessed significant progress in the past couple of years. Investments of more than Rs 1.2 trillion are expected to be made for the development of infrastructure in over 130 […]
Forming the backbone of the economy, the mining sector is a key driver of economic growth. The sector currently contributes 2.5 per cent of GDP. Its contribution to GDP needs to double (4-4.5 per cent) […]
Gujarat is the most developed gas market in the country. Natural gas forms 25 per cent of the state’s energy basket, much higher than the national average of merely 6 per cent. The Gujarat State […]
Exploration is the prime mover of mineral development in any country. Blessed with ample resources of a number of minerals, India also has the geological environment for the occurrence of several others. However, it is […]
India’s mining sector has never performed to its innate potential because it has been hobbled by many negative factors. While the country possesses substantial natural resources, mining has always been a low-tech undertaking. There are […]
Growth in the city gas distribution (CGD) segment hinges crucially on the timely development of trunk pipeline networks that make gas available for final offtake. In India, the national gas transporter, GAIL (India) Limited, has […]
Coal continues to be the primary source of electricity generation in the country. As per an environment impact assessment report, around 57 per cent of the country’s installed capacity is coal-based and coal accounts for […]
Adani Gas is one of the biggest private players in the city gas distribution (CGD) segment. The company and its joint venture (JV), Indian Oil-Adani Gas Private Limited (IOAGPL), have been allocated 38 geographical areas […]
Minerals are the basic foundational element of almost every industry in an economy, and infrastructure is no exception. In India, both the public and private sectors are involved in mineral production, though the former holds […]
City gas distribution (CGD) has emerged as a sunrise sector in recent years. Increasing government focus, easing of regulations, laying out a supportive policy framework, and recognising the importance of gas as a fuel to […]
The concept of a mine developer-cum-operator (MDO) has been widely accepted in the Indian mining sector. The MDO route presents growth opportunities for domestic players with a demonstrated and relevant track record, if the mine […]
The Indian mining sector has been a slow mover with regard to technology adoption vis-à-vis other sectors of the economy such as oil and gas. The sector is afflicted by issues such as illegal mining […]
In the past few years, the city gas distribution (CGD) segment has undergone significant transformation and proactive efforts have been made to expand the network. Given the rising gas demand, the segment is expected to […]
The mining sector is going through difficult times. During the first nine months of 2019-20, the sector grew by a meagre 0.6 per cent as compared to the 3.1 per cent growth during the corresponding […]
The central government aims to make India a gas-based economy by boosting domestic production and buying cheap liquefied natural gas. It also aims to rebalance its energy mix by focusing on renewable sources. The government […]
With over three and a half decades of experience in planning, evaluation, development, contract administration, and operation and management of projects across several core infrastructure sectors, T.R. Rao. is currently a director at PNC Infratech […]
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