Navigating India's Coal Transition: Decommissioning, repurposing, and diversification
The transition toward cleaner and more sustainable energy sources presents both opportunities and challenges for India's coal sector. This webinar focuses on the economics and options for decommissioning end-of-life coal mines and thermal power plants, highlighting the potential for repurposing their land and assets. For example, it explores the potential of energy storage as a means of repurposing thermal power plants and will analyze the readiness of coal-based state-owned enterprises, such as Coal India Limited and NTPC, to effectively navigate the energy transition. Drawing on the experiences and best practices of international companies in successfully transitioning away from coal, this webinar will provide invaluable insights and lessons for navigating India’s coal transition.
This webinar is organized by the Centre for Development & Environment Policy at the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta in collaboration with the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), as part of the Building Roadmaps for Industrial Decarbonisation and Green Economy (BRIDGE) initiative. BRIDGE aspires to bring experts together to discuss India’s changing energy landscape. The BRIDGE Initiative Webinar Series on Coal Transition comprises four webinars focused on the role of coal in a sustainable energy mix.
Agenda
Welcome
Setting the Context
Mritiunjoy Mohanty, Professor, Economics, Indian Institute of Management Calcutta
Panel Discussion
Sucharita Bhattacharjee, Policy Analyst and Deputy Head, CUTS International – Calcutta Resource Centre
Saarthak Khurana, Manager, Climate Policy Initiative
Shubham Thakare, Manager, Energy Modelling, Vasudha Foundation
Vibhuti Garg, Director, South Asia, Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis
Christopher Beaton, Lead, Sustainable Energy Consumption, IISD
Q&A
Closing Remarks
Christopher Beaton, Lead, Sustainable Energy Consumption, IISD
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