Energy

Policy Analysis

1. Project proposals of SFC/EFC/PIB/PPRs for investment decisions
2. DPRs related to oil and gas, power, new and renewable energy, coal, climate-related issues pertaining to energy, and furnishing comments on technical and financial feasibility
3. Proposals in the form of Cabinet Notes/sector for CCEA, Committee on Establishment Expenditure (CEE)/Cabinet Committee on Security, of Ministries for comments and approval
4. Joint ventures/subsidiary proposal of Ministries

1. The Vertical provides inputs for formulation of policies/regulations/strategies and vision for the energy sector;
2. It utilises analytical tools/energy modelling in generating long-term scenarios for the supply and demand sides of the energy sector.

1. To coordinate and provide support in organising review meetings on outcome-based energy infrastructure projects, chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India;
2. To provide support in preparing output-outcome based budget for the Ministries of Power, Coal, New and Renewable Energy, Petroleum and Natural Gas.

Energy Data Management

• Ministry of Power
• Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
• Ministry of Coal
• Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
• Department of Atomic Energy

Energy Sector Reforms
 

1. A High-Level Committee on Coal Sector was constituted by the Government of India, under the chairmanship of Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog, to provide recommendations for enhancing domestic exploration, production, reduction of imports and for achieving rapid growth in export. Based on the Committee’s recommendations, the Ministry of Coal has notified commercial coal mining. This was launched in June 2020, wherein 41 blocks were offered, of which 19 blocks have been allotted so far.
2. A High-Level Committee on Enhancement of Domestic Oil and Gas Exploration and Production, under the chairmanship of Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog, finalised its recommendations. Based on the recommendations, the policy was approved by the Cabinet and notified. It is under implementation and we may expect results in the next 5–10 years.
3. Transition Towards Green Hydrogen Strategy: Green Hydrogen has proven to be a game-changer in the renewable energy space. India should aim at replacing all grey hydrogen with green. India has the potential to become the world leader in green hydrogen and associated technologies like electrolyzers. The green hydrogen strategy document has undergone several rounds of consultations with different stakeholders, who are encouraging many industries to consider opting green hydrogen. NITI Aayog is supporting the initiatives on the National Hydrogen Energy Mission for promoting green hydrogen.
4. Future Coal Scenario: Various reforms initiatives have been undertaken by the government in the coal sector, including commercial coal mining with no end-use restrictions. At the same time, there is a global move towards clean energy transition. NITI Aayog has initiated a study on the future coal scenario. The report is currently being prepared based on the literature review of eight studies employing bottom-up and top-down approaches to estimate coal requirements.
    

Vision Document 2035

State Energy and Climate Index

India Energy Security Scenario 2047 (Version 3.0)

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Geospatial Energy Map of India

India Energy Dashboards

International Energy Agency (IEA)

1. Power System Transformation Workshop 2020–21: NITI Aayog and IEA organised workshops on ‘Power System Transformation’ in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka. The objective of these workshops was to bring together the international, national, and state-level stakeholders to address the issues of increasing shares of solar and wind in the grid. The workshops also explored opportunities for flexibility solutions to overcome issues faced by the States with regard to forecasting of solar and wind, transmission challenges, technical challenges, such as inertia, system strength, frequency and voltage issues, demand forecast, etc.
2. Launch of Renewables Integration in India 2021: The analysis in this report is based on the outcomes of national and regional workshops focused on India’s low-carbon transition strategy for renewable energy integration held in 2018 and a series of power system transformation workshops in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka in 2020 and 2021. The report not only includes outcomes of the workshops but also presents analysis to address future grid integration challenges due to a high penetration of renewables in India by 2030. The report provides an international framework for renewables integration and highlights a full repertoire of power system flexibility solutions. Power system transformation pathways and renewables integration challenges, solutions and priorities are vastly different in States and Union Territories.
3. Capacity building exercise: IEA and NITI Aayog has jointly worked with the States for capacity building and training program better energy data management.

Saudi Centre for International Strategic Partnership (SCISP)

Lighthouse DISCOM Programme

Prime Minister’s Interaction with CEOs of Global Oil and Gas Companies

Coal to Chemical

World Bank (USD 1 million) TA for Assessment of Battery Storage

India-USA Strategic Clean Energy Partnership (SCEP)

India Climate and Energy Modelling Forum (ICEMF)

Mine Developer and Operators (MDOs)