Exclusive Peer-to-Peer Two Days Conference 

TED INDIA - 2025

Thermal Energy Decarbonization - 2025


Exclusive Peer-to-Peer Two Days Conference


25-26 September 2025,  Scope Convention Centre - New Delhi

100+

CONFERENCE ATTENDEES

40+

EXPERT SPEAKERS

10+

TECHNICAL SESSIONS

2+

NETWORKING LUNCHES

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EXCLUSIVE
LEARNINGS

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OPEN HOUSE DISCUSSIONS

As India progresses towards its net-zero emissions goal by 2070, decarbonizing the thermal power sector—currently responsible for over half of the nation's electricity generation—remains a critical challenge. Despite significant strides in renewable energy, coal continues to dominate, necessitating a multifaceted approach to reduce carbon emissions while ensuring energy security.

India’s thermal power sector remains the backbone of its electricity system, providing over half of the nation's power supply. However, with the increasing urgency of climate change, decarbonizing this sector has become critical to achieving India’s ambitious net-zero carbon emissions target by 2070. The transition towards cleaner, more efficient thermal power generation is not just a technical necessity but a strategic imperative for sustainable economic growth.

India’s installed power capacity is approximately 475 GW, with thermal energy contributing about 52%, primarily from coal-fired plants. While renewable energy capacity has surged, coal remains entrenched due to economic and energy security considerations. This dependence results in a carbon intensity of approximately 713 grams CO₂ per kWh — significantly above the global average — underscoring the urgent need for decarbonization.

As India maintains its position as the fastest growing major economy in the world, its surging electricity demand, expected to rise by 8% this year, reflects the nation's rapid digital transformation and economic expansion. The country's ambitious target of deploying 500 GW of renewable energy showcases its commitment to sustainable growth, having already achieved universal electricity access and added 27.62 GW of renewable energy in 2024-2025.

India’s energy transition is driven by a vision for a sustainable, inclusive future, leveraging clean technologies, decentralized solutions, and strong policies. While progress is seen in renewable energy scaling, decentralized access, and private sector involvement, challenges like grid instability, coal dependence, and energy access gaps remain. By investing in smart grids, energy storage, and innovations like green hydrogen, India can build a more resilient energy system. Prioritizing just transitions for coal-dependent states and improving energy efficiency will ensure broad benefits, supporting both national growth and global sustainability goals

The Thermal Energy Decarbonization (TED) India 2025 conference serves as a pivotal platform bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, scientists, and innovators to explore actionable pathways for transforming India’s thermal power landscape. 

Current Landscape: Thermal Power in India

Installed Capacity
As of March 31, 2025, India's total installed power generation capacity stands at 475.2 GW, with thermal sources (coal, lignite, gas, diesel) accounting for approximately 52% (246.9 GW)

Energy Generation
In FY 2024–25, India generated 1,821 billion units (BU) of electricity, marking a 5% year-on-year growth. Thermal power generation, however, saw its slowest growth rate of 2.8% since the COVID-19 period, indicating a gradual shift towards cleaner energy sources

Coal Dependency
Coal remains the primary source, contributing to three-quarters of the electricity generated in 2023, making India's electricity generation more carbon-intensive (713 grams CO₂ per kWh) than the global average (480 gCO₂/kWh)

Aging thermal plants with lower efficiencies
Environmental compliance and pollution control
Integrating variable renewables with inflexible coal plants
Limited adoption of carbon capture and utilization technologies
Financial and technical barriers to retrofitting and modernization

CHALLENGES - NEEDS A STRONG DELEBERATON

Well Supported By:

NTPC Limited

KNOWLEDGE sponsor

NTPC Limited is India’s largest integrated power company, dedicated to lighting every corner of the country and building a sustainable future for all. As a leader in the power sector, we are committed to generating efficient and affordable power, aiming to achieve 130 GW by 2032. We embrace a diverse fuel mix, integrating fossil fuels, gas, hydro, nuclear, and renewable sources to minimize our carbon footprint.

Established in 1975, NTPC Limited has played a vital role in India’s economic growth for nearly five decades. With a commitment to operational excellence and adherence to global standards, we are lighting every fourth bulb in the country!

Government Policies and Incentives: Steering the Transition

India's policy landscape for decarbonizing thermal power generation is increasingly aligned with its long-term climate goals, particularly the 2070 net-zero target. Some of the key policy initiatives include:

National Electricity Plan (NEP) 2023–2027

The NEP provides a clear roadmap for electricity generation capacity addition and highlights a moratorium on new coal-based capacity, except those under construction. It projects that by 2030, non-fossil energy sources will account for nearly 50% of total generation capacity.

Biomass Co-firing Policy

The Ministry of Power has mandated thermal power plants to co-fire biomass pellets up to 5–10% of their fuel mix. A web-based portal (SAMARTH) tracks implementation and procurement, and financial incentives have been proposed for faster adoption. This initiative Reduces reliance on coal, mitigates stubble burning in northern India & Creates rural employment and a circular economy around agricultural waste.

Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) Scheme

Under the National Mission on Enhanced Energy Efficiency, the PAT scheme incentivizes thermal power plants to improve their specific energy consumption. Plants that exceed targets earn tradable Energy Saving Certificates (ESCerts), creating a market-based mechanism for energy efficiency.

Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) Mandate

The government requires all coal-based thermal plants to install FGDs to curb SO₂ emissions. While adoption has been delayed due to capital cost concerns, recent push for indigenous technologies and phased implementation deadlines has reignited progress.

Renewable Energy Integration Guidelines

Thermal plants are now required to maintain flexibility in operations to support growing renewable penetration. Guidelines have been issued for flexibilizing thermal generation, especially during solar and wind peak hours.

Incentives for Energy Storage & Carbon Markets

India’s new carbon trading framework (proposed under the Energy Conservation Act Amendment, 2022) lays the foundation for a carbon credit market. Thermal plants with efficient operations and emissions control could benefit through carbon finance and trading incentives.

Technological Interventions and Industry Initiatives

Decarbonizing thermal power involves retrofitting existing assets, adopting emerging technologies, and modernizing operational practices. Key interventions include: 

Biomass Co-firing and Alternative Fuels

Blending crop residue-based biomass with coal in existing boilers can cut carbon intensity by up to 10% without major retrofits. Some plants have also explored torrefied biomass, refuse-derived fuel (RDF), and carbon-neutral syngas as supplementary fuels.

Flexible Operation of Coal Plants

Adapting thermal units to operate at partial loads helps integrate variable renewable energy into the grid. This includes digital monitoring systems, automation, and better turbine control to improve efficiency and reduce emissions during low-demand periods.

Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS)

Pilot projects for post-combustion carbon capture are underway at select thermal units, with CO₂ being reused for industrial applications or geological storage. Future-ready plants are being designed with CCUS retrofitting capability as a baseline.

Advanced Combustion Technologies

The shift from subcritical to supercritical and ultra-supercritical boiler technologies improves thermal efficiency (from ~33% to 42%), significantly reducing coal consumption and CO₂ emissions per unit of electricity.

Digitalization and Predictive Maintenance

Use of AI/ML-enabled predictive analytics, condition monitoring systems, and automated combustion control allows for reduced auxiliary consumption, improved heat rate, and early detection of emission spikes. 

Benefits of Attending TED INDIA - 2025

- Unparalleled Value for Stakeholders Seeking to Lead India’s Thermal Energy Transition

Deep Insights

Gain latest updates on government policies, regulations, and incentive schemes driving Decarbonisation.

Technology Showcase

Explore cutting-edge solutions in biomass co-firing, CCUS, supercritical technology, and digital tools.

Networking Opportunities

Connect with government officials, power sector companies, technology providers, and academia for partnerships and collaborations.

Best Practices and Case Studies

Learn from successful projects, pilot initiatives, and emerging business models.

Policy Dialogues

Participate in interactive sessions shaping the roadmap for thermal power sector reforms and climate commitments.

Future Outlook

Understand investment trends, financing options, and innovation pipelines critical to achieving India's energy and environmental goals.

India's journey towards decarbonizing its thermal power sector is complex but achievable. By leveraging technological advancements, enforcing robust policies, and fostering industry collaboration, India can transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy landscape, aligning with its commitment to net-zero emissions by 2070.

TED INDIA 2025 will catalyse these efforts by fostering cross-sector dialogue and aligning shared visions for a low-carbon future.

Join us at TED INDIA 2025 to shape India’s path to a cleaner, sustainable thermal power sector — powering growth with responsibility and discuss the Way Forward Strategies for Decarbonization

1

Accelerated Renewable Integration: Enhancing grid infrastructure to accommodate the increasing share of renewables is crucial. Investments in energy storage and smart grid technologies will ensure reliability and efficiency.

2

Phasing Out Inefficient Plants: Decommissioning older, inefficient coal plants and replacing them with cleaner alternatives like SMRs or renewable energy projects will reduce emissions and improve efficiency.

3

Financial Mechanisms: Implementing carbon pricing and providing financial incentives for clean energy projects can drive investment and innovation in the sector.

4

Research and Development: Investing in R&D for advanced technologies like CCS, hydrogen-based fuels, and high-efficiency power generation methods will pave the way for a sustainable energy future.

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Policy Enforcement and Compliance: Ensuring strict adherence to environmental regulations and timely implementation of mandated technologies like FGD systems is essential for achieving emission reduction targets.

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Your Opinions are HEARD...

- the AUDIENCE -

TED INDIA - 2025 is expected to draw participation from executives, managers and decision-makers from:

Government & Policy Makers

Central Govt. Agencies

State Govt. Agencies

Central Regulatory Boards

State Regulatory Boards

Public Sector Utilities

State Sector Utilities

Thermal Power Plants

Captive Power Plants

Energy Technology & R&D Institutions

Industry Experts & EPC Companies

Investors & Financial Institutions

Environmental & Climate Advocates

Biomass & Alternate Fuel Supply Chains

Technology & Solution Providers

*Invited & Confirmation Awaited

- KEY SPEAKERS -

Manohar Lal
Hon'ble Minister of Power*
Bhupender Yadav
Hon’ble Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change*
Pankaj Agarwal
Secretary Power*
Tanmay Kumar
Secretary Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change*
Dr. Ashok Kumar
Deputy Director General - Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Ministry of Power
Abhishek Nath
Sector Head Energy and Power - CSTEP
Dr. Anuradda Ganesh
MD & CEO - ARANTREE Consulting Services
A K Saxena
Senior Director, Electricity & Fuels - TERI
Manoj Kumar Upadhyay
Deputy Adviser Energy Vertical - NITI Aayog
Pankaj Kumar Gupta
General Manager (Energy Transition and Policy Research) – NTPC Limited
Kaushik Hazarika
Climate & Sustainable Development Strategist
Niroj Mohanty
MD & CEO - Core CarbonX Solutions
Shantanu Srivastava
Sustainable Finance and Climate Risk Lead - IEEFA
Sandeep Dixit
Director Projects & Executive Board Member – International Fintech Institute (IFI) GIFT City
Nivruti Rai
MD & CEO - Invest India
Shubhi Goel
Founder & CEO - Parijata
Karthik Ganesan
Fellow and Director (Strategic Partnerships) – CEEW
Tanya Singhal
Founder & Director - Mynzo Carbon
Bijan Mishra
Director SME - ESG & Sustainability - EHSSaS Digitech
Pramod Dabrase
Director - Centre For Sustainable Environment & Development Initiatives (CSEDI)
Dr. Gyanendra Kumar Attri
Founder & CEO - SustainAble Solutions
Umang Pathak
Founder - ESG Advisory Services
Devay Gupta
Independent Energy Transition Advisor
Praveen Gupta
Member Thermal – CEA
Manoj Kumar Singh
Founder & CEO - Net Zero Think
Tajinder Gupta
Director Power - BHEL*
Anil Baweja
CGM – NTPC Limited & Mission Director- SAMARTH
Deepak Krishnan
Dy. Director Energy Program – WRI
Suhas Baxi
CEO - BiofuelCircle
Nirmal Shaju
Manager Scalable Solutions - Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP)
Pradeep Panigrahi
Lead Advisor - EDF+Biz India
Sujay Karmakar
General Manager (Green Chemicals) – NTPC Limited
Dr. R J Krupadam
Senior Principal Scientist - CSIR-NEERI
Dr. Vikram Vishal
Professor – IIT Mumbai
Shradha Ganeriwala
Technology and Innovation Manager - Global Business Inroads
Manish Dabkara
CMD - EKI Energy Services Limited
Rajiv Porwal
Director (System Operation) - Grid Controller of India Limited
Manju Gupta
Dy. COO - Central Transmission Utility of India Limited
Vibhay Kumar
ED (ESG & Net Zero)
Dr Vedika Agrawal
Head - Renewable Energies Division - Steag Energy Services

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Day 1– Policy, Market & Strategic Vision

Theme: Setting the Direction for Thermal Transition

Thursday, 25 September 2025

08:30 - 09:30 - Registration & Welcome Tea

09:30 - 10:30
Inaugural Session

Shri Manohar Lal - Hon'ble Cabinet Minister of Power*
Shri Bhupender Yadav - Hon’ble Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change*
Shri Pankaj Agarwal - Secretary Power*
Shri Tanmay Kumar – Secretary Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change*

10:30 – 11:00 Networking Tea Break

11:00 - 12:00
Powering Progress, National Roadmap for Decarbonising Thermal Energy

Dr. Ashok Kumar, Deputy Director General - Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Ministry of Power
Abhishek Nath, Sector Head Energy and Power - CSTEP
Anuradda Ganesh, MD & CEO - ARANTREE Consulting Services

12:00 - 13:00
Designing Decarbonisation, the Policies & Regulations for a Cleaner Thermal Future

A K Saxena, Senior Director, Electricity & Fuels - TERI
Manoj Kumar Upadhyay, Deputy Adviser Energy Vertical - NITI Aayog
Pankaj Kumar Gupta, General Manager (Energy Transition and Policy Research) & Dipankar Halder AGM (ET&PR) – NTPC Limited
Kaushik Hazarika - Climate & Sustainable Development Strategist
Niroj Mohanty, MD & CEO - Core CarbonX Solutions

13:00 – 14:00 Networking Lunch Break

14:00 - 16:00
Green Finance for Grey Power, Investing in Decarbonised Thermal Futures

Nivruti Rai, MD & CEO - Invest India
Sandeep Dixit, Director Projects & Executive Board Member – International Fintech Institute (IFI) GIFT City
Shantanu Srivastava, Sustainable Finance and Climate Risk Lead - IEEFA
Shubhi Goel, Founder & CEO - Parijata
Karthik Ganesan, Fellow and Director (Strategic Partnerships) – CEEW

16:00 – 16:30 Networking Tea Break

16:30 - 17:30
Panel Discussion:
Charting the Future, Sectoral Leaders on the Next Phase of Thermal Power

Moderator: Tanya Singhal, Founder & Director - Mynzo Carbon
Bijan Mishra, Director SME - ESG & Sustainability - EHSSaS Digitech
Pramod Dabrase, Director - Centre For Sustainable Environment & Development Initiatives (CSEDI)
Dr. Gyanendra Kumar Attri, Founder & CEO - SustainAble Solutions
Umang Pathak, Founder - ESG Advisory Services
Devay Gupta - Independent Energy Transition Advisor

17:30 – End of Day 1

Day 2 – Technology, Operations & Industry Action

Theme: Enabling Clean Thermal Power Systems

Friday, 26 September 2025

09:30 - 10:00 - Registration & Welcome Tea

09:30 - 11:00
Smart Thermal, Decarbonizing Heat with Next-Gen Technologies

Praveen Gupta, Member Thermal - CEA
Manoj Kumar Singh, Founder & CEO - Net Zero Think
Tajinder Gupta, Director Power – BHEL*

11:00 – 11: 30 Networking Tea Break

11:30 - 13:00
Flexible Fuels, Flexible Future, Transforming India's Thermal Fuel Mix

Anil Baweja, CGM – NTPC Limited & Mission Director - SAMARTH
Deepak Krishnan, Dy. Director Energy Program – WRI
Nirmal Shaju, Manager Scalable Solutions - Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP)
Pradeep Panigrahi, Lead Advisor - EDF+Biz India
Suhas Baxi, CEO - BiofuelCircle

13:00 – 14: 00 Networking Lunch Break

14:00 - 16:00
Powering Without Pollution, CCUS Innovations for Thermal Plants

Sujay Karmakar, GM (NETRA & GC) – NTPC Limited
Dr. R J Krupadam, Chief Scientist & Head, Climate Change & Green Materials Division - CSIR-NEERI
Dr Vikram Vishal, Professor – IIT Mumbai
Shradha Ganeriwala, Technology and Innovation Manager - Global Business Inroads
Manish Dabkara, CMD - EKI Energy Services Limited

16:00 – 16: 30 Networking Tea Break

16:30 - 18:00
Flexible Thermal, Enabling Grid Stability in a Renewable Future

Manju Gupta, Dy. COO - Central Transmission Utility of India Limited
Rajiv Porwal, Director (System Operation) - Grid Controller of India Limited
Vibhay Kumar, ED (ESG & Net Zero) - Power Grid Corporation of India Limited
Dr Vedika Agrawal, Head - Renewable Energies Division - Steag Energy Services India Private Limited 

18:00 – End of Day 2 & Conference

The Thermal Transition Awards are a prestigious initiative of the Thermal Energy Decarbonisation (TED) India 2025 conference, created to honour and celebrate the outstanding efforts of thermal power plants across India that are leading the way in lowering carbon emissions, improving efficiency, and embracing sustainable operations. These awards aim to acknowledge organisations and individuals that have gone beyond compliance, demonstrating vision, innovation, and measurable results in transforming thermal power generation into a cleaner, more climate-resilient sector.

As India moves decisively towards its Net-Zero by 2070 commitment, the decarbonization of the thermal power sector stands as a critical challenge and opportunity. Coal and lignite-based power plants continue to contribute over half of the nation’s electricity, making emission reduction strategies essential for the country’s sustainable growth. The Thermal Transition Awards recognise those pioneers who have implemented tangible solutions—ranging from biomass co-firing, carbon capture, and renewable integration to digital optimisation, water efficiency, and fuel diversification—to significantly lower their greenhouse gas footprint.

These awards are built on the belief that acknowledging success stories will inspire the entire sector to adopt cleaner technologies and operational excellence. Winning plants will serve as benchmarks for industry peers, setting higher standards for performance and innovation in the journey toward a low-carbon future.



Award Objectives

If your port has:
-> 
To recognise exemplary decarbonisation achievements by thermal power plants of all sizes and ownership types, including captive and small-scale units.
-> To promote and scale best practices that reduce emissions, enhance efficiency, and optimise resources.
->To encourage continuous innovation and adoption of advanced low-carbon technologies.
-> To foster collaboration between public and private players in accelerating the energy transition.

Why Nominate & Showcase Your Sustainability Efforts 
at Thermal Transition Awards 2025?

Champion India’s Net-Zero Journey
By nominating your plant, you actively contribute to the national conversation on decarbonisation, showing how thermal power can be a part of the solution in achieving India’s climate commitments.

Inspire the Industry Through Your Story
Every successful sustainability initiative—big or small—has the power to influence others. Sharing your journey can motivate peers, drive innovation, and encourage replication of effective practices.

Document and Validate Your Achievements
The nomination process itself helps compile and showcase your decarbonisation milestones in a structured way—providing valuable internal documentation for future audits, CSR reports, and stakeholder presentations.

Contribute to a Knowledge-Sharing Platform
TED India 2025 will bring together diverse expertise. Your participation enriches the pool of case studies, ensuring more practical examples and learnings are available to the sector.

Highlight Long-Term Commitment, Not Just Compliance
Nominations signal that your organisation isn’t just meeting mandatory environmental regulations—it’s proactively setting higher standards for sustainable power generation.

Be Recognised as a Decarbonisation Leader
An award is more than a trophy—it’s a seal of credibility, affirming your role as a trailblazer in steering India’s thermal power sector towards a low-carbon future.

Preliminary Evaluation Criteria

Applications should include:
Quantitative emissions reduction data (e.g., CO₂/kWh trends).
Implementation details of decarbonization technologies or processes.
Impact evidence—before-and-after performance, efficiency gains.
Innovation or uniqueness of approach (e.g., co-firing %, digital tool used).
Scalability and replicability—how approaches can be adopted elsewhere.
Sustainability metrics—energy consumed, water usage, pollution reduction.

Evaluation Process

Evaluation Process:
Desk Review: Check basic eligibility and documentation completeness.
Technical Panel Evaluation: Subject-matter experts assess content against criteria.
Site Visits or Virtual Audits (optional): Validate on-ground implementation.
Final Jury: Distinguished panel deliberates and selects winners.

Nominations Now Open – Thermal Transition Awards 2025

The Mission Energy Foundation proudly announces that nominations are now open for the Thermal Transition Awards 2025, a premier recognition platform honouring thermal power plants that have demonstrated exemplary leadership in decarbonisation.

As part of the Thermal Energy Decarbonisation (TED) India 2025 conference, these awards celebrate innovation, efficiency, and sustainability across the thermal power sector. We invite public and private sector plants, captive power producers, and small-scale units to showcase their achievements in reducing emissions, enhancing efficiency, integrating renewables, adopting advanced low-carbon technologies, and setting new benchmarks for environmental performance.

Winning or being shortlisted for a Thermal Transition Award brings unparalleled prestige, national recognition, and industry visibility. It’s an opportunity to benchmark against peers, inspire the sector, and share success stories with policymakers, technology providers, and investors.

If your plant or project has made a measurable impact towards India’s net-zero future, now is the time to step forward. Submit your nomination, tell your story, and be part of the movement driving sustainable energy transformation.

- Benefits of Participation-

National Recognition & Prestige

Gain industry-wide acknowledgment as a leader in decarbonisation within India’s thermal power sector. Winning or even being shortlisted positions your organisation as a benchmark for sustainability and innovation.


Enhanced Brand Reputation

Strengthen your corporate image with stakeholders, policymakers, investors, and the public by showcasing your commitment to climate action and responsible energy generation.


Exclusive Networking Opportunities

Engage directly with government officials, regulators, technology innovators, financial institutions, and fellow industry leaders during TED India 2025, opening doors for collaborations and partnerships.


Media Exposure & Visibility

Benefit from pre-event promotions, conference coverage, and post-event press releases, amplifying your achievements through Mission Energy Foundation’s outreach channels and media partners.


Knowledge Sharing & Benchmarking

Present your success stories and operational insights, allowing peer plants to learn from your initiatives while also comparing your performance with other top-performing facilities in the sector.


Motivation & Team Morale

Recognition at a national platform boosts the morale of your workforce, validating the hard work of teams involved in implementing sustainable practices and inspiring them to aim for greater milestones.


OBJECTIVE

Encourage & motivate to adopt best practices and become role models for others to emulate. Encourage implementation of strategies for improvement in operations standards.

ADVANTAGES

Reflects your commitment to environment protection & enhances your corporate status and image. Boosts morale of concerned employees and stakeholders, motivating management and staff of the organisation to excel.

ELIGIBILITY

Open to all thermal power plants (public, private, captive, and small plants) operating in India. Nominations may be submitted by the plant owner/operator, technology provider, or consultant (with consent). Initiatives must be operational and demonstrate measurable results in decarbonisation.

For Whome

The nomination for awards are open for seeking national recognition of climate leadership, technological innovation, and environmental accountability in one of the country’s most vital sectors.

- AWARD NOMINATION PROCESS -

Select Category

Decide which category of the Thermal Transition Awards 2025 you / your company wish to nominate

Each category selected shall be considered per company / location / unit / per individual

Apply Online

Apply Online and Make the Payment

Submit the completed application along with relevant information and we may contact for softcopy of the documents, if required.

 If interested in applying for more than one unit / projects from the same company or more than one location, separate request for applications and fees should be submitted for each nomination.

Documentations

E-mail justification writeup precisely should contain specific & strong information for preliminary evaluation along with supporting documents should be sent 10 days from the application

PowerPoint presentation with original documents by all short-listed nominee companies / units shall be asked, if required

Ask our team to share a copy of TEMPLATE FILE for your PowerPoint presentation

Evaluations

Evaluation of nominations for Thermal Transition Awards 2025 is an intensive process. Nominations are evaluated by experts from Government, Academia and Industry Professional as our discreet on board Jury

Announcement of Winners

Relax and wait for the winner's announcement day i.e., 12 September 2025. The Awardee (Sr. Director / CEO / Senior Executive) must be available to attend the award function and to receive the Thermal Transition Awards 2025

Nomination Fee

INR 42500 Per Nomination Per Selected Category

Eligible to nominate TWO PARTICIPANTS per selected category

Category Discount
5% for 2+ categories
10% for 5+ categories

Submit Nomination

Apply Online and make the payment.

Submit completed TEMPLATE FILE for your PowerPoint presentation and we may contact for softcopy of the documents

If interested in applying for more than one unit / projects from the same company or more than one location, separate request for applications and fees should be submitted for each nomination.

Selection Procedure

Evaluation of nominations for Thermal Transition Awards 2025 is an intensive process. Nominations are evaluated by experts from Government, Academia and Industry.

Preliminary evaluation of shortlisted nominations. Powerpoint presentation with original documents by all short-listed nominee companies / units shall be asked, if required.

Award Presentation

Relax and wait for the winner's announcement day i.e, 12 September 2025. If your nominated company / units have demonstrated the highest level of commitment and best practice towards the Thermal Transition Awards 2025, you shall be recognised and honored.

Winners of Thermal Transition Awards 2025 shall be honored on 26 November 2025.

Jury Scoring Matrix

Carbon Emission Reduction (% GHG reduction achieved) - 30%

Technology Innovation (Novel approaches adopted) - 15%

Energy Efficiency Measures (Initiatives taken to improve efficiency) - 20%

Policy Compliance (Adherence to environmental standards) - 10%

Renewable Energy Integration (% RE in total energy mix) - 15%

Socio-economic Impact (Employment, community benefits) - 10%

- AWARD CATEGORIES -

Plant Performance & Efficiency

1. Best Overall Decarbonisation Initiative – Large (>500 MW)

2. Best Overall Decarbonisation Initiative – Medium (100–500 MW)

3. Best Overall Decarbonisation Initiative – Small (<100 MW)

4. Best Captive Power Plant Decarbonisation

5. Most Improved Plant Efficiency

6. Lowest Specific CO₂ Emissions (per MWh)

7. Best Waste Heat Recovery Implementation

8. Best Coal Quality Management for Emissions Reduction

Fuel Diversification & Biomass

9. Excellence in Biomass Co-firing (>10% blend)

10. Excellence in Biomass Co-firing (5–10% blend)

11. First-time Biomass Co-firing Implementation

12. Innovative Biomass Supply Chain Development

Renewable Integration

13. Best Hybrid Renewable-Thermal Integration

14. Best Solar PV Integration in Thermal Plant

15. Best Wind Integration in Thermal Plant

Technology Innovation

16. Best Carbon Capture, Utilisation & Storage (CCUS) Initiative

17. Best Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) Performance

18. Best Low-NOx Burner Implementation

19. Excellence in AI/ML-based Plant Optimisation

20. Best Ash Management & Utilisation Initiative

Water & Resource Management

21. Best Water Efficiency in Thermal Plant

22. Best Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) Implementation

23. Best Use of Treated Sewage Water in Plant Operations

Operations & Maintenance Excellence

24. Best Preventive Maintenance for Emission Reduction

25. Excellence in Digital Twin Implementation for Decarbonisation

26. Best Training & Capacity Building for Low-carbon Operations

Community & CSR

27. Best CSR Initiative Linked to Decarbonisation

28. Best Stakeholder Engagement for Clean Energy Transition

Captive & Small Plant Recognition

29. Best Captive Biomass Co-firing Project

30. Best Captive Carbon Capture Implementation

31. Best Captive Plant Efficiency Improvement

32. Best Small Plant (<50 MW) Renewable Integration

33. Best Small Plant (<50 MW) Water Management

Innovation & Special Recognition

34. Most Innovative Low-Carbon Technology Adoption

35. Best Public Sector Plant Decarbonisation

36. Best Private Sector Plant Decarbonisation

37. Young Engineer of the Year – Decarbonisation Champion

38. Lifetime Achievement in Thermal Energy Sustainability

39. Best Green Supply Chain for Thermal Power Sector

40. Special Jury Award for Breakthrough Decarbonisation Initiative

Service & Technology Providers

41. Innovation in Decarbonisation Technology
(Breakthrough solutions in reducing carbon emissions from thermal plants)

42. Excellence in Biomass & Alternate Fuel Solutions
(Pellets, aggregation, supply chain, or logistics that enable co-firing)

43. Best Carbon Capture & Utilisation (CCUS) Solution Provider
(Technologies or pilots demonstrating measurable impact)

44. Outstanding Flue Gas Desulphurisation / Emission Control Technology
(FGD, Low-NOx burners, APC systems, etc.)

45. Excellence in Water & Waste Resource Management
(ZLD, wastewater reuse, ash utilisation, circular economy)

46. Digital Transformation Leader
(AI, ML, IoT, digital twins, or data analytics for decarbonisation)

47. Best Operations & Maintenance Service Provider
(Efficiency-driven retrofits, predictive maintenance, plant optimisation)

48. Sustainability Advisory / Consulting Excellence
(Policy, ESG, or strategic consulting enabling decarbonisation pathways)

49. Start-up of the Year – Clean Thermal Technology
(Emerging players with innovative solutions in the thermal transition space)

50. Lifetime Achievement – Service to Decarbonisation
(Individual or organisation with long-term contribution to sustainability in thermal sector)

- IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER -

NominationOpen

18 August 2025

NominationClose

05 September 2025

Winners Announced

12 September 2025

Winner
Awarded

26 September 2025

- Registration Process -

Online Registration

To participate as Delegates / be a Speaker submit your online registration 

Receive Invoice

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Make Payment

Make online payment via Bank Transfer / Credit Card / Cheque / DD to our postal address.

- Participation Fee Structure -

DELEGATE

Registration

Indian Delegate
INR 19500 + 18% GST

Overseas Delegate
USD 250

Group Discount
5% for 3+ Participants
10% for 7+ Participants

AWARD

Nomination

Indian Company
INR 42500 + 18% GST

Overseas Company
USD 1250

Eligible to nominate TWO PARTICIPANTS per selected category

Category Discount
5% for 2+ Categories
10% for 5+ Categories

SPEAKER

Registration

Indian Speaker
INR 29500 + 18% GST

Overseas Speaker
USD 350

- VENUE -

Scope Convention Centre
CGO Complex, Pragati Vihar
New Delhi - 110003

Who to Contact?

Registration Support

Rohit Khanna
Asst. Manager Marketing
rohit@missionenergy.org
+91 79774 48340

Registration Support

Shrihari Bhat
Project Manager sbhat@missionenergy.org
+91 98199 84644

Registration Support

Salman Markar
Asst. Manager Marketing
salman@missionenergy.org
+91 98208 14644

Invoice Support

Deepa Kanojia
Head Creatives & Admin
deepa@missionenergy.org
+91 99928 53953

- ORGANISER -

The Organisation
Mission Energy Foundation is a persistent, private, not-for-profit endeavour based in Mumbai, India. We are registered under sec 25 (1), 80G & 12AA respectively.

The Begining

A single man army with its mission to build platforms of discussion, exchange knowledge among industry professionals on core issues pertaining to growing energy sector.

GOAL

Mission Energy Foundation is a micro-enterprise initiative that strives to spread knowledge in the globalising energy sector. We educate and spread technology awareness through ongoing contacts and discussions with the public and industry concerning what the future of the growing energy sector should be...

Today
A human asset working together as one endeavour that expertise in organising and delivering successful international summits involving who's who from Entrepreneurs to Academicians to Government Authorities to Technology Providers to Consultants to Industry Professionals from the growing energy sector globally.

17 years at Mission Energy Foundation, is life-changing. Instead of merely adding skills, the leaders from energy sector and their experiences allowed us to dig deep, work with and move through experiences and cells in order to be clear in our purpose, and therefore, LEAD!

Mission Energy Foundation

(A Not-For-Profit Organisation)

Contacts

+91 98560 98360
003, B-16, Sector 1, Shanti Nagar
Mira Road (East), Thane
Maharashtra 401107
help@missionenergy.org

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