From 'Coal to LNG': Energy leaders discuss future strategies at Net Zero summit

Amidst increasing global emphasis on sustainability, industry leaders at the ETEnergyworld India Net Zero Forum discussed the ongoing role of traditional energy sources and new strategies for reducing emissions in high-emitting sectors.

Coal IndiaNew Delhi: Amidst increasing global emphasis on sustainability, industry leaders at the ETEnergyworld India Net Zero Forum discussed the ongoing role of traditional energy sources and new strategies for reducing emissions in high-emitting sectors. Shaswattam, Executive Director of NTPC and Head of the NTPC Energy Technology Research Alliance, highlighted the future role of coal, stating, "Coal-based power plants will continue to play a role in our energy landscape for the foreseeable future." He also shared NTPC's commitment to reducing CO2 emissions per unit from 850 grams to 500 grams through various innovative measures.

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Anand Mimani, CEO of GreenLine Logistics, spoke on the effectiveness of LNG as a transition fuel, noting its environmental benefits: "LNG serves as an effective transition fuel, reducing not only carbon dioxide but also other harmful emissions such as NOx, SOx, and particulate matter."

Sourabh Mukherjee, Executive Vice President of Tata Projects, discussed the integration of ESG factors into business operations, predicting substantial growth in this area, and reaffirmed Tata's ambitious goal of achieving Net Zero by 2045.

The panel also addressed the need for sustainable practices in the logistics and real estate sectors. Rampraveen Swaminathan, MD & CEO of Mahindra Logistics Ltd, emphasized the electrification of last-mile deliveries and a long-term focus on hydrogen. Annu Talreja, CEO of Accacia, called for a significant shift in the real estate industry towards sustainable construction materials and practices.