Energy & Petroleum News Today

Tamil Nadu is planning to replace expensive gas-based power plants with solar energy and battery storage systems to meet rising electricity demand and reduce high generation costs.

NPCIL has begun initial fuel loading at the 700 MWe RAPP-8 reactor in Rajasthan, advancing India's indigenous nuclear power programme toward commercial operation within the current financial year.

Tata's luxury Avinya X EV, utilizing JLR's EMA platform, offers a 500+ km range, dual-motor setup, and 30-minute ultra-fast charging. Expected to launch in early 2027.

India's EV charging demand is expanding beyond major metros into Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities like Vijayawada. Two-wheelers drive 78.1% of sessions, while four-wheelers account for 67.3% of energy consumption.

The global sodium borate glass flux market, valued at $2.1 billion in 2025, is projected to reach $3.0 billion by 2035 at a 3.5% CAGR, driven largely by surging demand for solar glass.

Europe faces high gas prices, supply conflicts, and record-low storage since 2011, combined with fierce Asian LNG competition and weather uncertainties, while relying on a mild winter instead of cutting demand.

According to the Energy Information Administration, average daily US fuel oil production declined by 2% in September compared to August.

Asia's petrochemical prices rise as Japan hikes its policy rate to 1.25%. Meanwhile, Middle East tensions tighten global crude supply, impacting refineries and driving up feedstock costs.

Unit 1 of the Kaiga nuclear power plant resumed electricity production after 17 months of maintenance, including coolant channel replacements. The 220 MW unit has generated 37,670 million units since 1999.

Tamil Nadu ranked sixth in the IEMI 2025 report, scoring 61, but faces gaps in commercial EV adoption, purchase incentives, and charging infrastructure availability.