Energy & Petroleum News Today

ENGIE has commissioned a 200MW solar project in Gujarat, supplying power to GUVNL under a 25-year agreement. This addition boosts the company's operational solar capacity in India to 450MW.

Cyclone Arnab's destruction in Andhra Pradesh triggered an intensive relief operation involving 32,000 field staff, focusing on evacuation, road clearance, and restoring power networks to minimize casualties.

The Government of Mizoram has invited bids for the 132kV Line Ring Synchronization Project Phase-II, valued at ₹8.7 Crore, to enhance the state's power transmission reliability.

Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy urged automakers to invest in EV technologies and hydrogen. EKA Mobility inaugurated six manufacturing facilities as part of a ₹3,500-crore ecosystem with a capacity of 40,000 EVs annually.

Domestic coal production shielded India from global energy price volatility, ensuring steady power amid tight gas markets. Demand is projected to exceed 2.6 billion tonnes by 2050, supporting key expanding sectors.

India's expanding utility-scale solar fleet drives demand for accurate generation forecasts, though fragmented regulations across central and state authorities require customized, project-specific implementation for providers.

The Competition Commission of India approved Adani Energy Solutions' ₹3,050-crore acquisition of IntelliSmart Infrastructure to expand its footprint in the country's smart-metering market.

A Plus Charge launched 10 new electric vehicle charging stations across Northeast India, including Shillong, with 28 more stations currently under construction or ready for deployment.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari urged Maharashtra to lower EV charging rates to Rs 5 per unit to boost adoption, as EKA Mobility inaugurated six manufacturing plants with a capacity of 40,000 vehicles annually.

The Union Ministry has granted forest clearance to the 72 MW Tyuni-Plasu hydropower project on the Tons River in Uttarakhand, aiming to generate 298.51 million units of electricity annually and boost energy security.