Meet the experts, analysts, and voices powering Energdive. Discover their perspectives on market intelligence, energy transition, and industry trends.
Abhishek’s nearly twenty-five-year journey is defined by a commitment to building institutions, ideas, and ecosystems that strengthen India’s energy transition, sustainability agenda, and long-term development priorities. An engineer with a strategist’s clarity and an entrepreneur’s instinct, he has founded and shaped platforms that sit at the intersection of policy, industry, innovation, and public purpose — enabling leaders to transform insight into influence, and influence into impact.
Ananya Malhotra is an Energy Journalist at ENERGDIVE Insights and Market Intelligence. She tracks critical developments shaping the energy landscape across India and globally, delivering impactful news stories, in-depth analytical features, and exclusive interviews with industry leaders.
Anurag Johri is Managing Director and India Lead for Accenture’s Utilities practice. With nearly two decades of experience, he advises utilities and industrial clients on strategy, digital-led transformation and large-scale programme delivery, with a focus on energy efficiency and sustainability. His work spans India and international markets including the UK, UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, Ethiopia and Indonesia, across power, infrastructure, oil and gas and heavy industry. He also mentors sustainability startups and speaks on renewables, smart grids and green hydrogen.
Arun Sharma is CEO of Resonia Ltd, leading renewable energy and infrastructure solutions, with extensive experience in power sector development, project execution, and driving sustainable growth across energy markets.
Bhupinder Singh Bhalla is a former Secretary to the Government of India in the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and a retired 1990-batch IAS officer (AGMUT cadre) with over three decades in public administration. He has also served as Chairperson, New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) and is currently Technical Member (P&NG) at the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL).
Debmalya Sen is a distinguished energy professional with over 14 years of experience across conventional and clean energy sectors. An SP Jain Global MBA and former World Economic Forum India Lead, he works closely with MNRE and SECI to shape India’s energy storage and green hydrogen policies, representing over 180 industry organizations.
Dr RK Malhotra is President of the Hydrogen Association of India and an Expert Member of the Cabinet Empowered Group for the National Green Hydrogen Mission. A former Director (R&D) and Chairman-in-charge of Indian Oil Corporation and former Director General of the Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry, he brings over four decades of leadership across fuels, emissions and clean-energy technologies. An IIT BHU mechanical engineer with a PhD in Energy Studies from IIT Delhi, he has authored 200+ papers and holds 130+ patents.
The ENERGDIVE News Desk, an integral part of ‘ENERGDIVE Insights and Market Intelligence’, has a team of senior editors, journalists and researchers with over a decade of experience in covering the energy sector, including Oil & Gas, Power & Utilities, New & Renewable Energy and Sustainability. The team has expertise in delivering quality journalism to its readers in India and worldwide. The ENERGDIVE News Desk team gathers information from official and highly credible sources and fact checks the information to verify it before writing and publishing. The ENERGDIVE News Desk is your trusted source for remaining abreast with the latest news for informed decision-making in a rapidly changing energy sector.
ENERGDIVE Research Desk, an integral part of ‘ENERGDIVE Insights and Market Intelligence’, consists of a robust team of experienced researchers entrusted with the responsibility to carry out in-depth research in the Energy sector, encompassing Oil & Gas, Power & Utilities, New & Renewable Energy, and Sustainability across India and the world. The expertise of ENERGDIVE Research Desk is to conduct research from official and credible sources and publish original, relevant and authoritative articles trusted by readers. The following are the areas of expertise: Analysis Files: Publish analytical articles on any aspect of the Energy sector based on the updated data obtained from credible sources such as the Government of India. Industry Outlook: Publish the exclusive Industry Outlooks based on information and inputs shared by industry players with ENERGYDIVE Research Desk and ENERGDIVE journalists. Technical Paper: Publish the exclusive condensed versions of Case Studies shared by reputed organisations with ENERGYDIVE Research Desk and ENERGDIVE journalists and editors. Case Study: Publish the exclusive condensed versions of Case Studies shared by reputed organisations with ENERGYDIVE Research Desk and ENERGDIVE journalists and editors. White Paper: Publish the exclusive condensed versions of White Papers shared by reputed organisations with ENERGYDIVE Research Desk and ENERGDIVE journalists and editors. Dashboard: Publish the latest performance and the state of the energy sector, especially the Oil & Gas and Power & Utilities, based on the updated data obtained from credible sources such as the Government of India. Events Intelligence: Publish post-show reports of events or conferences organised by ENERGDIVE and other key industry players to inform readers about the outcomes and leadership imperatives on the basis of on-ground coverage and reporting by ENERGDIVE journalists and editors. The Preview Brief: Publish reports of the events or conferences organised by ENERGDIVE and other key industry players to inform readers about the themes, agendas, and more.
Dr Gurleen Kaur is a solar PV expert. Her areas of expertise span solar technology, sustainable manufacturing and supply chains, resource security and emerging photovoltaic applications, including Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV), agrivoltaics and floating PV. She brings more than a decade of experience spanning solar R&D, technology development and industry. She holds a PhD in Electrical & Computer Engineering from the National University of Singapore, with research at the Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIS), and has undertaken postdoctoral research at the Institut Photovoltaïque d’Île-de-France (IPVF) and École Polytechnique, France. She has also worked in PV reliability and emerging PV technologies at TotalEnergies. Dr Kaur is an Editorial Board Member of Solar Compass (Elsevier) and a Guest Editor for special issues on integrated PV applications and PV reliability in the Global South.
Hirak Dutta is a veteran oil and gas industry leader with over four decades of experience across technical services, refinery operations, process and industrial safety, project management, and human resource management. During his career with Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL), he held several senior leadership positions across refineries, corporate offices, and the company's headquarters. Dutta served as Executive Director of the Oil Industry Safety Directorate (OISD), where he played a pivotal role in strengthening safety standards and their implementation across India's oil and gas industry. He also served as Head – Safety & Advisor at Nayara Energy Ltd (formerly Essar Oil Limited). Currently, Dutta serves as Expert Advisor – Technical Safety at the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), where he contributes to advancing technical safety, regulatory compliance, and industry best practices. A recognised authority on process, industrial, and behavioural safety, Dutta has authored and presented numerous technical papers at national and international conferences and published extensively in reputed professional journals. He has delivered executive sessions on 'Safety in Projects' as part of Management Development Programmes at IIM Ahmedabad and teaches 'Fire & Industrial Safety' to postgraduate diploma students at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. A Chemical Engineer by profession, Dutta has also completed a condensed MBA programme from IIM Ahmedabad. His contributions to the profession have earned him several prestigious honours, including the Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to Process Safety Management in India's oil and gas sector. He was also conferred the CHEMCON Sartorius India Distinguished Speaker Award 2019 by the Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers at IIT Delhi in recognition of his professional excellence, leadership, and significant contribution to the field of chemical engineering.
Marta Kozlowska is Director of Stakeholder Engagement at WPC Energy, specializing in energy dialogue, partnerships, and policy engagement, driving collaboration across industry, governments, and institutions in the energy transition landscape.
Mrinmoy Bhattacharjee is Senior Editor at ENERGDIVE with over 16 years of experience in energy-business journalism across print and digital media. His work covers oil and gas, power and utilities, new energies, energy efficiency, sustainability, and climate change. He has produced research-driven reporting and analysis for industry and institutional audiences. He holds a master’s degree in Communication Studies from the University of Pune.
Pradeep Kumar Pujari is a former IAS officer (Gujarat cadre) who served as Secretary (Power), Government of India, and later as Chairperson of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC). At CERC, he advanced power-market reforms, including the Real Time Market, Term Ahead Market and ancillary services frameworks, and strengthened regulatory systems for grid and market operations. He has represented India at international energy platforms and continues to contribute through advisory work and thought leadership.
is a Research Executive at ENERGDIVE, engaged in research across the energy sector, including oil and gas, power, new energies, and sustainability. Her work focuses on tracking sector developments and compiling supporting data for analysis. She has completed a three-year degree in Business Economics from the University of Delhi, with academic work examining green energy transitions.
Prof. K. K. Pant is Director of IIT Roorkee and a chemical engineering expert, known for research in catalysis, clean energy, and sustainable technologies, with extensive academic and leadership experience.
Rasmus Wendt is an international policy and sustainable development expert with a PhD in international politics and economics. Currently serving as Energy Counsellor at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, he specialises in green transition, climate policy, utilities, trade and institutional development. With extensive experience across the Nordic region, EU, India, Africa, Southeast Asia, MENA, and the US, he has led multi-stakeholder programmes focused on sustainable development and public-private partnerships. Wendt has managed multimillion-dollar initiatives, driven innovation and industrial policy frameworks, and contributed to regional integration and international cooperation programmes.
Satish Ingavale is the Managing Director of John Crane India, based in Bengaluru, Karnataka. He has been serving in this role since 2023. Prior to joining John Crane India, he served as Sales & Service Manager at John Crane Qatar from January 2013 to October 2023. Earlier, he worked as Senior Operation Engineer at Kirloskar Brothers Ltd from September 1992 to June 2001. His professional career spans more than three decades across India and the Middle East.
Shristee is an energy journalist who enjoys following the stories behind India’s rapidly evolving energy landscape. Her work at ENERGDIVE spans renewable energy, power, oil and gas, energy transition and emerging technologies. She is particularly interested in how policy decisions, new projects, corporate strategies and technological shifts are reshaping the way India produces and consumes energy.
Suman Chandra is a 2010-batch IAS officer of the Maharashtra cadre currently serving as Director at the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). A Fulbright scholar from Yale University, she leads critical initiatives like the PM-KUSUM scheme and climate action programs. She also serves as a key climate negotiator for India at international forums like the UNFCCC.
Sumant Sinha is the Founder, Chairman and CEO of ReNew, one of India’s largest clean energy companies listed on Nasdaq. He founded ReNew in 2011 and has led its growth across solar, wind and battery storage, while expanding into end-to-end decarbonisation solutions including green hydrogen and carbon markets. He co-chairs the World Economic Forum’s Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders and serves on the board of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF). He is also the author of Fossil Free, focused on India’s clean energy transition.
Team ENERGDIVE is the editorial unit of ENERGDIVE, India’s premium energy leadership publication by ClariSector Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Positioned at the intersection of policy, enterprise and innovation, the team delivers sharp, data-led reporting and analysis on India’s energy transition covering Oil & Gas, Power & Utilities, Renewables, New Energies, Sustainability and Climate Action tracking the reforms, investments and breakthroughs shaping the decade ahead.
The first woman to lead EIL, Vartika Shukla is an IIT Kanpur alumna with over 36 years of experience. She has spearheaded mega-projects in refining and petrochemicals while driving EIL’s transition into green hydrogen, biofuels, and net-zero technologies, earning numerous accolades for her leadership in India’s energy sector.
Vinit Mishra is a Partner in Technology Consulting at EY (Ernst & Young) India. With over 20 years of experience in the power sector, he specializes in digital transformation, data analytics, smart grids, and renewable energy. He has worked extensively with global agencies like the World Bank and Asian Development Bank.