Energy & Petroleum News Today

Thane's planned 180 electric bus expansion faces a 1,096 crore expenditure against 666 crore income over 12 years, raising financial gaps, infrastructure costs, and potential fare revisions.

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail project advances with railway electrification across its 508-km corridor, targeting its first operational section by 2027 at speeds up to 320 kmph.

India’s bitumen market is experiencing supply disruptions and price revisions driven by West Asia geopolitics. Domestic refinery rates reflect a firming trend, with VG30 bulk ranging between ₹68/kg and ₹85/kg across states. Meanwhile, surging raw material costs are stalling municipal and highway road construction projects across major metropolitan hubs.

The Odisha Cabinet approved amendments to its Pumped Storage Projects Policy, aiming to add 11,000 MW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 through various incentives and infrastructure support.

A High Court-appointed panel ordered fresh checks on 15 coke oven plants in Meghalaya over unverified coal sources and alleged illegal mining following a 2014 NGT ban.

Global experts gathered in Odisha to promote coal gasification for national self-reliance, featuring over 25 speakers, financial support schemes, and visits to advanced steelmaking facilities to reduce chemical imports.

In FY2025-26, China accounted for over 30% of India's rare earth imports. Meanwhile, India launched the National Critical Mineral Mission and dedicated corridors to boost domestic processing and reduce import dependence.

EKA Mobility opened its first full-range 3S dealership in Kanpur, partnering with Stellar Mobility. The company aims to expand to over 200 dealerships across 20 states by FY27.

Indian researchers compared aluminum fins and CuO-water nanofluid for PV cooling. While nanofluid lowered panel temperature and boosted power, passive aluminum fins offered comparable net efficiency without auxiliary energy.

Despite rising EV registrations and planned charging infrastructure, rural and hilly districts in Odisha struggle with adoption due to unreliable electricity, difficult terrain, and high vehicle costs.