NITI's Energy Policy

National Institution for Transforming India, today, published their draft Energy Policy.
Below are a some items which could be relevant should Coldry be proven and adopted as a Black Coal Equivalent for energy generation.

• The large planned new coal based thermal capacity is likely to put pressure on coal resources. Coal based power generation capacity of 125 GW in 2012 is likely to go up to more than 330-441 GW by 2040

• The share of coal in India’s commercial primary energy supply was 55% in 2015-16 and is expected to remain high at 48-54% in 2040.

• The environmental guidelines on coal quality will keep tightening, calling for washing/blending of all coal to meet the ash content specifications

• New technologies such as ... developing hydrogen as a source of energy, are highly relevant to India.

• Many technology providers are unwilling to part with technology, but offer partnerships on a variety of terms. In some cases, such procurement may not be amenable through established processes. Our PSUs will make imaginative arrangements to access technologies, and be open to engaging with technology providers on risk-reward basis.

• The energy Ministries require technical advice at top levels which is often missing. Therefore, a position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) will be created in each energy Ministry for guidance, supervision and technology related initiatives.

• The Government recognizes its role in supplementing commercial R&D. While technology may have many suitors, it is R&D which struggles due to investment risk. Therefore, Government will enhance its support to energy R&D.

• Many emerging sectors such as clean coal technologies, CCS, hydrogen as a source of energy are been actively pursued abroad. The Ministries will support joining international R&D where it is felt useful.

• Financial incentives/tax reliefs will be offered to encourage energy related research in the private sector.

• Industry: Increasing energy efficiency penetration in the Perform, Achieve, and Trade (PAT) scheme to move towards the best available technologies, energy efficiency improvements in the processes of smaller units not under the PAT scheme, and a consideration of, and a move towards more disruptive technologies in the major energy guzzling Iron and Steel industry.

• More Investment required in efficient manufacturing technologies in ... Iron & Steel etc.

• Technology and R&D are critical inputs for the Indian energy sector. The value proposition of the above in improving the energy parameters of the country is recognized.

http://niti.gov.in/writereaddata/files/new_initiatives/NEP-ID_27.06.2017.pdf

As we all know, Indian PM Modi leads NITI Aayog and, personally, the power they appear to wield in transforming India makes me a happy investor knowing our Master Plan could become part of theirs.

There are good delays and bad delays IM

BTW: Who do you reckon discovered HydroMor after all these years? Was it our bunch at BM or that high tech laboratory in India?