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Ministry Of Power Notifies Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2026 Amending The Norms For Captive Generating Plants And Significantly Easing Compliance For Group Captive Generating Plants
On March 13, 2026, the Ministry of Power notified the Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2026 ("Amended Rules") amending Rule 3 of the Electricity Rules, 20052 governing Captive Generating Plants ("CGPs"). The amendments clarify ownership and consumption criteria and significantly ease compliance requirements for group CGPs.
India Energy
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JSA
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Clean Energy Newsletter January - March 2026
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India ("MNRE") on February 25, 2026 issued the draft guidelines for quantifying greenhouse gas ("GHG") emissions from offsite water drawal and treatment, for stakeholder comments until March 13, 20262. These guidelines inter alia provide for benchmark emission factors along with a mechanism for allocation/ determination of emissions during water treatment systems in order to ensure compliance with the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India3 and alignment with ISO 19870:2023.
India Energy
PL
Phoenix Legal
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Jurisdiction Of State Electricity Regulatory Commissions With Respect To Open Access: Analysis Of Supreme Court’s Judgment In Ramayana Ispat Case
The Electricity Act, 2003 (Act) provides a comprehensive statutory framework that empowers the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) and State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERC/State Commissions) to regulate the power sector—with CERC exercising jurisdiction over inter-state matters and SERCs overseeing intra-state affairs.
India Energy
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S&A Law Offices
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Energy, Infrastructure & Natural Resources Law Corner Bulletin (February & March 2026)
India's energy, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors witnessed significant regulatory developments in February and March 2026, spanning power generation frameworks, oil and gas supply regulations, maritime investment mechanisms, and mineral governance reforms. Key measures include amendments to captive power plant rules, carbon credit trading regulations, enhanced consumer protection in petroleum distribution, and stricter environmental compliance standards for solar waste and plastic management.
India Energy
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CMS INDUSLAW
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JSA Successfully Represented Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited Before The Supreme Court Of India Against The Andhra Pradesh Distribution Licensees In A Matter Related To Arbitrary Tariff Deductions Pertaining To Generation Based Incentive Granted To Wind Generators By The Central Government.
On 25.03.2026, the Supreme Court of India dismissed a Civil Appeal filed by distribution licensees in Andhra Pradesh while holding that generation based incentive (“GBI”)...
India Energy
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JSA
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Force Majeure In Times Of War: Navigating Contractual Risk Under Indian Law In The Context Of The Iran-Israel-US Conflict
The resurgence of geopolitical conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States has once again foregrounded the vulnerability of international commercial arrangements to external shocks. For Indian businesses engaged in cross-border trade, energy procurement, logistics, and manufacturing, the ripple effects of such a conflict ranging from disrupted shipping routes to sanctions and supply shortages, pose significant challenges to contractual performance.
India Commercial
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King, Stubb & Kasiva
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An Analysis Of The Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2026 – Rule 3
On March 13, 2026, the Ministry of Power, Government of India, notified amendments to Rule 3 (Amendment) of the Electricity Rules, 2005 (Electricity Rules).1 Rule 3 of the Electricity Rules prescribes the conditions under which a power plant qualifies as captive generating plant (CGP), enabling captive user(s) to avail exemptions from crosssubsidy and additional surcharges under the Electricity Act, 2003 (Electricity Act)
India Energy
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CMS INDUSLAW
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