Energy & Petroleum News Today

Centre and states committed over Rs 1.25 lakh crore for India's EV ecosystem, driving 2.5 million vehicle registrations in 2025-26 and pushing EV penetration to 8.25% amid growing infrastructure.

Eleven Power applied for a 25-year licence with a Rs 4,716.73-crore investment to build a parallel distribution network in Gurgaon and Nuh, facing opposition from state utilities over financial and operational risks.

Alabama's high power bills have sparked intense debate ahead of the election, with gubernatorial candidates proposing rate freezes and formal reviews to address consumer costs exceeding national averages.

The PAEC Foundation signed a contract to build a 5MW hydropower plant at Chashma-5, aiming to generate 30.66 million kilowatt-hours of clean electricity annually by September 2029.

India's Unified Bharat e-Charge network may soon add Google Pay, PhonePe, and Paytm support alongside BHIM, easing EV charging payments across its growing infrastructure of over 67,000 national charging units.

Instamart is expanding its EV battery-swapping network near dark stores in partnership with Yuma Energy and Yulu, offering rental incentives to save delivery partners up to 60 minutes daily.

Shri Harsh Malhotra laid foundation stones for three Foot Over Bridges costing ₹12.8 crore on the Delhi-Saharanpur-Dehradun Expressway, featuring lifts, solar panels, and parking facilities to enhance pedestrian safety.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urges India, China, and Turkey to halt Russian energy imports. Although Indian imports fell to 2.1 million barrels daily in August, Russia remains its largest supplier amid new US tariff risks.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay inspected the state power utility and questioned officials regarding unannounced power cuts lasting up to two hours amid intense public protests driven by a severe heatwave.

Punjab faces a severe power crisis during peak paddy season as state thermal plants operate at low capacity. Rising demand, heavy subsidies, and heavy reliance on private suppliers trigger widespread power cuts.