Energy & Petroleum News Today

Tamil Nadu ignored early warnings about rising electricity demand, forcing the state to procure emergency power at up to Rs 37 per unit, significantly increasing costs amidst a massive debt.

The 220 KV Kaligandaki Corridor transmission line has been repaired within 20 days using a temporary tower, restoring 176 megawatts of electricity production across seven hydropower projects following flood damage.

Gujarat faced a record 29,822 MW peak power demand surge, prompting emergency short-term purchases, coal coordination, and long-term battery and thermal capacity investments to manage deficits.

India faces an energy paradox as an AI-driven data center boom and climate volatility cause blackouts, while 1.8 billion units of clean energy are wasted due to transmission bottlenecks.

Despite the Hormuz crisis disrupting exports and lifting plastics prices over 50%, Middle Eastern petrochemicals will retain their long-term cost edge due to abundant low-cost feedstocks and massive capacity.

India and Turkmenistan are exploring a joint venture for mineral fertilizer production, alongside expanding cooperation in agriculture, medicine, pharmaceuticals, and renewable energy to strengthen bilateral economic ties.

Assam Petro-Chemicals invited bids for a three-year ultrasonic thickness survey of pressure vessels at its Namrup methanol plant, closing November 6, 2026, with an EMD of 12,500 rupees.

KSRTC proposed a dedicated electric bus depot at an idle Balanakatte bus stand, aiming to introduce 50 e-buses with a 3,000 kVA power supply to tackle overcrowding and inadequate city transport.

Odisha extended its Electric Vehicle Policy until December 31, 2026, offering 100% road tax exemptions, registration fee waivers, and purchase subsidies up to ₹20 lakh to boost green mobility.

India can leverage its abundant renewable resources to export green hydrogen and value-added industrial products, backed by the National Green Hydrogen Mission's Rs 19,744 crore outlay.