Publishers Page – India Needs to Expedite Alternative Energy Transition as well as to Alternate Feedstocks
India must urgently accelerate its transition to alternative energy and feedstocks to reduce import dependence and strengthen energy security. Despite available technologies and policy intent, execution gaps persist. Scaling coal gasification, renewables, green hydrogen and domestic innovation through stable policies and investments is critical for sustainable, resilient growth.
EPC Mode of Execution of Projects: Process Design and Engineering Aspects
– Pramod Kulkarni, Jaswant Tawde and Rajendra Kamat, Worley
EPC project success depends on rigorous upfront process engineering, disciplined pre-bid planning and strong coordination across design, procurement and construction. Accurate data, early decisions and effective change management ensure cost, schedule and performance targets are met, making process design a critical driver of overall project outcomes.
Repeat Technology and Engineering Approach for Process Plants
– MG Choudhury, Chandrashekhar Kale
Repeating process plant technology—through identical, non-identical or dismantled approaches—can reduce costs and accelerate schedules. While identical repeats are simpler, others demand significant engineering and project management effort to address site differences and constraints. Careful planning, change control and stakeholder alignment are essential for successful execution.
Process Troubleshooting in the Age of Digitalization
– Vikram Mohite
Process troubleshooting in chemical plants remains reactive and undervalued despite its critical role in reliability. Digitalization can transform it into a structured, faster and knowledge-driven function by improving data quality, documentation and analytical tools. Combined with engineering judgment, this enhances consistency, reduces recurring issues and strengthens long-term operational performance.
DME as a Clean Fuel – Can It Replicate the Success Story of Ethanol?
– Ayush Patodia, Mudit Yadav, Avalon Consulting
Dimethyl Ether (DME) can extend India’s clean fuel transition into diesel and LPG, where ethanol falls short. While technically viable and blend-compatible, scaling requires a phased approach—building a grey DME ecosystem first, supported by policy, infrastructure and assured offtake—before transitioning to cost-competitive green DME for long-term energy security.
Growth Opportunity for Indian Chemical Industry and Way Forward
– N S Venkatraman
India’s chemical industry faces rising imports despite strong demand, highlighting vast opportunities for domestic capacity creation. Strategic investments in feedstock diversification, R&D, global-scale manufacturing and emerging areas like methanol derivatives, algae-based fuels and specialty chemicals can reduce dependence, boost competitiveness and drive sustainable, self-reliant growth.
