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Weekly Brief - Carbon Credits & Energy Transition Regulations - 22nd September, 2026
Ministry of Environment notifies target amendments for petroleum and textile sectors under the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme, alongside pioneering domestic agricultural carbon payments.
Key Statistics
| Sector | Compliance Year 2026-27 Target | Disbursal Amount / Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Refineries | Specific GHG emission intensity targets set for 21 units (e.g., BPCL, IOCL, Reliance) | Baseline and compliance trajectory legally enforced |
| Textile Units (Spinning/Processing/Fibre) | Intensity targets defined for 173 industrial manufacturing units | Ranging from 0.09 to 16.23 tCO2 equivalent per tonne |
| Soil Carbon Market | Over ₹2.9 Crore disbursed to 2,500+ farmers | Active implementation in Punjab and Haryana |
Weekly Executive Summary
- Carbon Market Compliance: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notified the Greenhouse Gases Emission Intensity Target (Amendment) Rules, 2026, setting strict compliance pathways for petroleum refineries and textile manufacturing units [4g8sqf].
- Agricultural Carbon Credits: India operationalized its …
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