Energy & Petroleum News Today

Assam achieved 100% railway electrification across its 2,589 Route Km broad gauge network, improving train operations, reducing maintenance costs, and supporting environmentally sustainable transit.

Responsible bauxite mining in regions like Kalahandi can boost Odisha's industrial base, maximize refinery capacity, generate jobs, and support India's self-reliance in aluminium production.

China, India, and Turkey remained top buyers of Russian fossil fuels in August, generating billions in revenue despite Ukrainian drone strikes impacting Russian oil exports and refinery operations.

GoSun and Moonrider launched the Moonrider 27, a 27-hp electric utility tractor featuring a 1.1 kW solar canopy and 24 kWh battery. Priced at $19,995, deliveries begin in early 2027.

Punjab faces a 3,000 MW power deficit as current demand reaches 17,000 MW against 14,000 MW availability. Political leaders blame lack of new plant investments over the last decade.

The government aims to commission a third FSRU before 2028 and drill 300 new gas wells in phases to ensure uninterrupted energy supplies, while prioritizing solar power and industrial growth.

All seven units of Bathinda and Mansa thermal plants are now operational, generating 2,460 MW against a 2,900 MW capacity, easing the regional power crisis amid farmer protests.

The re-auction of Chhattisgarh's 6 mnt/year Tara coal block revives environmental debates over the Hasdeo Arand forest, despite winning a high 37.5% revenue-share bid from CG Syn-Gas.

GAIL's chairman stated that liquefied natural gas prices exceeding $20 per million British thermal units are negatively impacting demand across the market, affecting overall consumption.

India's EV sector must shift from mere assembly to local technology development. While manufacturing and PM E-DRIVE investments grow, deeper engineering in batteries, software, and power electronics is essential for sustainable progress.