Dharmendra Pradhan

India To Chart Its Own Course Of Energy Transition, Says Oil Minister

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 15, 2019

India will chart its own course of energy transition in a responsible manner even as it is said to be a key driver of global energy demand in coming decades, Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Tuesday.

Global Oil Majors See Surge In Demand For Natural Gas: Report

Business | Reuters | Monday October 14, 2019

Spot LNG prices have more than halved since last year due to oversupply as producers battle for market share.

Investing $60 Billion On Gas Grid Across India By 2024: Union Minister

India News | Reuters | Sunday October 13, 2019

The government is investing $60 billion to build a national gas grid and import terminals by 2024 in a bid to cut its carbon emissions, Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said. India is one of the world's largest consumers of oil and coal.

"No Muslim Nation With Pakistan": Union Minister On Jammu And Kashmir

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 1, 2019

With Pakistan trying to garner international support against India after the Centre scrapped Jammu and Kashmir's special status, the BJP asserted on Tuesday that no major Muslim country is with Islamabad since they consider it an internal matter of India.

Oil Prices Will Ease If Global Tensions Do Not Rise: Dharmendra Pradhan

Business | Thomson Reuters | Monday September 23, 2019

Rising global oil prices are a major concern for India, the world's third biggest oil importer, which meets almost 84 per cemtof its oil needs through imports.

Oil Prices Will Ease If Global Tensions Do Not Flare Up: Union Minister

India News | Reuters | Monday September 23, 2019

Oil minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Monday global oil prices would ease if there is no further escalation of geopolitical tensions.

No Disruption In Saudi Oil Supply For India, Tanker On Way, Say Sources

India News | Reported by Sunil Prabhu, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Tuesday September 17, 2019

There may be no disruption of supply of oil from Saudi Arabia despite last week's drone attack on two oil installations halved the country's production, but the prices which are tied to international market, may rise, sources told NDTV today.

India Looking To Raise Oil Imports From Russia: Union Minister

India News | Reuters | Tuesday September 17, 2019

India is looking at raising oil imports from Russia, its oil minister said on Tuesday, at a time of surging oil prices after an attack on Saudi Arabian facilities halved the kingdom's production.

Centre's Assurance After Attack On Saudi Facilities Halves Output

India News | Reported by Akhilesh Sharma, Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Monday September 16, 2019

Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday said that oil supplies to India will not be disrupted after an attack on Saudi Arabian oil facilities over the weekend halved the kingdom's production.

184 Classrooms Digitised In Odisha

Education | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 15, 2019

Union Petroleum and Steel Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated the smart classrooms in the central schools -- six in Bhubaneswar, two in Khorda Road and one in Cuttack -- on Saturday.

80-Year-Old Woman Selling Idli At Just One Rupee Gets A Huge Reward From The Govt.

Neha Grover | Friday September 13, 2019

Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra tweeted a video showing Kamalathal making idlis with traditional stove, which got viral.

Cost Of Refinery Project With Aramco To Rise, Says Dharmendra Pradhan

Business | Thomson Reuters | Tuesday September 10, 2019

The project is expected to cost $60 billion, sources told Reuters at the time, but is still expected to be commissioned in 2025.

CNG-PNG Project Launched In Jharkhand

Reuters | Saturday August 24, 2019

Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das, Union Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas and Steel Dharmendra Pradhan and Union Minister of Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda launched the supplies of CNG and PNG.

Dharmendra Pradhan Makes Aerial Survey Of Flood Hit Areas In Odisha

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 17, 2019

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday conducted an aerial survey of areas ravaged by heavy rain and flash flood in west Odisha and promised all possible assistance from the Centre.

Dharmendra Pradhan Urges Local Oil Companies To Boost Overseas Funding

Business | Thomson Reuters | Friday August 2, 2019

With economy expected to grow at 7 per cent, Mr Pradhan forecast more funding would flow to energy sector.