Energy & Petroleum News Today

El Niño conditions and high cooling demand are projected to create an 18 TWh electricity gap in India through June 2027, increasing pressure on coal-fired power plants amid falling renewable generation.

India's auto PLI scheme exceeded its five-year investment target at ₹44,326 crore, but employment reached only 46% and sales 23% of projections, highlighting a gap in broad-based industrial gains.

India's shift to E20 petrol, containing 20 percent ethanol, raises concerns among older vehicle owners regarding compatibility, mileage, and engine damage, though insurers clarify claims won't be rejected solely for using the fuel.

MRPL's new ₹330 crore Devanagondi terminal in Karnataka, with a 77,000 kilolitre capacity, will strengthen the fuel supply network, reduce carbon emissions, and create over 280 jobs.

Setting up a mechanized P.C.C. electric poles plant in India costs ₹15 to ₹30 crore for large units, offering 7-14% net margins driven by strong public distribution network expansions and government schemes.

KPI Green Energy secured a Rs 1.3 billion contract to develop a 25 MW solar power plant in Jharkhand within 12 months, including a 10-year operation and maintenance commitment.

India banned battery scrap exports, specifically lithium-ion black mass, to secure feedstock for domestic recycling plants, curb import dependence, and boost its electric vehicle supply chain under a ₹1,500-crore mission.

Keralam generates 5.95 million units of solar electricity daily but faces a power crisis due to battery shortages, surging peak demand to 5,639 MW, and inadequate storage facilities.

The 1,500 MW Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Project is strengthening India's energy security and clean energy transition. Governor Kavinder Gupta highlighted its operational excellence and indigenous manufacturing capabilities during his visit.

Amazon partnered with Tata Motors to deploy 3,000 electric trucks across India, scaling up middle-mile freight electrification to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.