Energy, Infrastructure and Natural Resources Law Corner Bulletin

Published On: 23/09/2025

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India’s energy and infrastructure sectors are undergoing major transformation, driven by strong economic growth, massive government investments and ambitious clean energy targets. India’s renewable energy sector is experiencing a significant surge in Initial Public Offerings, which is expected to inject nearly INR 25,000 crore in the sector. Against this backdrop, this edition of our Energy, Infrastructure and Natural Resources Newsletter presents key legal and policy developments from August 2025. Highlights include revisions to the capital expenditure threshold for concurrence of CEA on hydro projects, the publication of the Draft Energy Conservation (Compliance Enforcement) Rules, 2025 aimed at strengthening compliance under the Energy Conservation Act, clarifications on renewable generation obligations, and proposals to revise renewable consumption requirements to provide greater flexibility in meeting clean energy targets. Notable progress was also made in emerging technologies, with updated guidelines issued for pilot projects on green hydrogen, supporting innovative production pathways and end-use applications. In the natural resources sector, the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2025 introduced new provisions for mineral exchanges, extended leasing options, and expanded avenues for commercialisation. This edition brings together these and other important updates shaping India’s energy, infrastructure, natural resources and environment landscape — we invite you to explore these key developments in the pages that follow.