In our September episode of The Modern India Podcast, Erik Solheim, Former Executive Director of UNEP, sits down with Swapan Kataria, CEO of Crown LNG, for a deep dive into India’s energy transition.

The discussion explores India’s bold ambitions for renewables, the promise of thorium-based nuclear power, and the role of offshore wind and innovative storage solutions in delivering reliable 24/7 energy.

Looking beyond India, the episode also unpacks the geopolitics of energy—from India’s balancing act with the US, China, and Russia, to the possibility that cooperation, not competition, will define the future.

From solar to nuclear, jobs to industry, and Norway–India collaboration, this episode highlights how India’s energy security journey is shaping both its own growth and the global energy landscape.

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