Energy & Petroleum News Today

India's vast canal network offers a land-free path to solar power through canal-top photovoltaics. Despite high costs, this innovative approach can significantly boost renewable energy capacity while conserving water.

Kia Philippines launched the all-new Kia EV3 compact SUV, offering a 511 km driving range, starting at a special introductory price of Php 1,868,000 with a wall charger and extensive warranty options.

BRS leader Harish Rao accused the Telangana government of mismanaging the power sector, alleging low coal supplies, underproduction at thermal plants, and providing only eight hours of electricity daily to farmers.

Kerala pays Rs 100 crore annually for the idle 350-MW NTPC plant in Kayamkulam amid a power shortage of 400-500 MW, with a new natural gas pipeline offering hope for revival.

Australian thermal coal futures dropped to $145 per tonne from a three-month high of $149, driven by increased output from China that briefly offset rising demand.

A report warns that India faces 15,800 additional heat-related deaths over the next six months, driven by an intense Super El Niño causing severe temperature anomalies.

The Mines Ministry is launching an incentive scheme for domestic lithium and nickel processing and establishing critical mineral parks across four states to reduce import dependency and build a robust value chain.

Andhra Pradesh is experiencing a surge in data center capacity, driving massive new electricity demand and creating significant growth opportunities for renewable energy and power transmission developers.

India targets 7.5 to 8 GW wind energy capacity addition in the current fiscal, aiming for 100 GW by 2030, driven by strong manufacturing, exports, and upcoming offshore wind projects.

As of mid-September 2026, Germany's gas storage stands at approximately 141 terawatt-hours, filling about 57% of the nation's total capacity heading into the winter season.