India is cranking up its gas-fired power plants like never before as a blistering heat wave sweeps the country. 🔥 With temperatures hitting record highs in May, demand for electricity has skyrocketed—and gas is stepping into the spotlight to keep the ACs humming and industries running.
Experts say LNG imports could surge over the next two years, driven by both climate extremes and government policies aimed at stabilizing energy grids. 🏭⚡ This shift marks a major pivot for a nation long reliant on coal but now eyeing cleaner(ish) energy options to balance reliability and emissions.
Think of it as India’s ‘gas moment’—like swapping out your old smartphone charger for a fast-charging power bank during a blackout. 📱🔋 But will this trend stick as monsoons arrive? Analysts are split, though one thing’s clear: global energy markets are watching closely. 🌍💡
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Heat wave fuels India's gas-fired power use to multi-year highs in May
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