PPAC Journal - Edition 5 January 2026

This is the 5th Edition of the PPAC Journal published by the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC), Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, released in January 2026. The themed issue titled "Ensuring Energy Security: Role of Energy Policies of States" features expert contributions from state governments, industry leaders, policy experts, and research institutions. Key articles include: Odisha's Industrial Policy for energy transition, Punjab's renewable energy initiatives, Bihar's green energy policies, Gujarat's integrated renewable energy and green hydrogen policies, Andhra Pradesh's clean energy framework, Kerala's decarbonization strategies, Rajasthan's City Gas Distribution Policy 2025, national and state-level green hydrogen policy analysis, biogas and CBG synergies, rooftop solar policy innovations, technological pathways for energy security, nuclear energy's role (NPCIL), and CGD sector development. The journal addresses energy trilemma (security, affordability, sustainability) and cooperative federalism in India's energy transition toward Viksit Bharat 2047 and net-zero 2070 goals.