Energy & Petroleum News Today

Driven by government incentives and strong sales of two and three-wheelers, India's EV market surged to 2.3 million units in 2025, positioning the nation as a global manufacturing hub.

A new OECD report emphasizes that supply chain traceability is vital for strengthening critical minerals resilience. However, operational risks, implementation costs, and interoperability hurdles continue to challenge industry growth.

Bengal's community Durga Pujas will exceed 65,000 this year, driving peak power demand past 14,000 MW. Utilities are fully prepared with market purchases and captive coal to ensure uninterrupted 24x7 supply.

MNRE is offering up to 50% capex support, capped at Rs 2 crore per project, for industrial concentrating solar thermal pilot installations to replace fossil fuels and promote green heat.

ONGC Videsh is aggressively expanding its global oil and gas assets to support India's soaring energy demand driven by 7.8% economic growth, while also boosting domestic deep-sea exploration.

India's daily coal rake loading for the power sector surged 20 percent to 444 rakes by September 6, up from 370 on September 3, boosting supplies to thermal power plants.

Assam achieved 100% railway electrification across its 2,589 Route Km broad gauge network, improving train operations, reducing maintenance costs, and supporting environmentally sustainable transit.

Responsible bauxite mining in regions like Kalahandi can boost Odisha's industrial base, maximize refinery capacity, generate jobs, and support India's self-reliance in aluminium production.

China, India, and Turkey remained top buyers of Russian fossil fuels in August, generating billions in revenue despite Ukrainian drone strikes impacting Russian oil exports and refinery operations.

GoSun and Moonrider launched the Moonrider 27, a 27-hp electric utility tractor featuring a 1.1 kW solar canopy and 24 kWh battery. Priced at $19,995, deliveries begin in early 2027.