Selected Tag: Pipeline
Selected Tag: Pipeline

India’s Energy Future Cannot Sail Through Hormuz Forever

India’s growing gas pipeline network may not eliminate import dependence, but it could soften future energy shocks in an increasingly unstable world.

Sujit Kumar*

May 18, 2026 at 7:15 AM IST

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Why Waste a Good Crisis: Breaking the Logjam

India’s renewable push is stalled by a broken PPA model, leaving 45–55 GW stranded. Without reform, capital, capacity and energy security gains risk slipping away.

Sharmila Chavaly

April 10, 2026 at 5:46 AM IST

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Why Waste a Good Crisis: The Electrostate Model

What is an electrostate model, what does it require, and why does it offer a more resilient path than the one India is currently pursuing?

Sharmila Chavaly

April 4, 2026 at 7:13 AM IST

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Why Waste a Good Crisis: The Pipeline Paradox

Speeding up gas pipelines risks locking India into a 20th century energy model, even as renewable capacity waits for transmission and PPAs. The real choice is clear: extend fossil dependence or invest in grids, electrification and storage to become an electro-state.

Sharmila Chavaly

April 1, 2026 at 5:40 AM IST

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