Energy & Petroleum News Today

A Pakistani company and a global EV manufacturer have partnered to locally produce electric vehicles, supporting the government's goal for 30% electric vehicles and 60% clean energy by 2030.

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi credited PM Modi for boosting India's solar capacity from 2.6 gigawatts to 165 gigawatts, driving economic growth, higher education expansion, and startup ecosystems during SRCC's centenary celebrations.

Following a deadly glacial flood in the Himalayas, a power expert urged the Centre to review its 100 GW pumped-storage and dam expansion plans, citing compound risks and heavy ecological costs.

Sri Lanka's coal power generation dropped to 11.7% due to declining stocks at the Lakvijaya plant. However, officials confirmed no power cuts will occur as fresh coal supplies and high hydropower compensate.

Bangladesh faces a severe energy crisis due to declining gas supplies and plant shutdowns, heavily impacting industries and exports, while underscoring its reliance on power imports from India.

Monsoon disruptions have triggered a coal shortage at Rajasthan power plants, forcing the operation of the expensive Dholpur gas plant at over Rs 35 per unit to meet peak electricity demand.

MSEDCL fined 1,822 consumers Rs6.15 crore for stealing 25.9 lakh units of electricity across Pune between April and August, under an ongoing drive against power theft.

A severe national coal shortage has reduced Punjab's power generation by 1,500 MW, forcing major thermal plants to operate at half capacity and triggering power cuts for domestic and industrial sectors.

NHAI successfully trialed a 60% reclaimed bitumen mixture on a 1 km Chennai-Tirupathi highway stretch using CSIR-CRRI technology, potentially doubling the current 30% reuse limit and reducing foreign exchange dependency.

Coal India is offering thermal plants additional coal via road transport to combat stock depletion amid high electricity demand, backed by adequate pithead stocks and rising production.