Energy & Petroleum News Today

Electrical contractors and stakeholders in Karnataka have opposed draft regulations allowing consumers to self-certify electrical installations up to 150 KW, citing lack of technical expertise and safety risks.

InfiSol Energy has commissioned a 3.7 MW solar plant in Dhule, Maharashtra, under the PM KUSUM Scheme, utilizing First Solar modules and GoodWe inverters to expand its utility-scale portfolio.

A new ICCT study reveals that electric tractors reduce per-acre energy costs by 64% to 84% compared to diesel, offering significant financial savings and lower emissions for Indian farmers.

Telangana Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka ruled out power utility privatization, accusing the previous BRS government of planning failures, coal shortages, and delays in the Yadadri thermal project.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma highlighted major infrastructure, water security, and renewable energy projects worth thousands of crores, praising PM Modi's leadership for driving the state's rapid development.

Telangana Deputy CM Bhatti challenged Harish Rao over the Yadadri power plant, citing coal supply issues and a potential Rs 40,000 crore burden, while assuring uninterrupted electricity amid record 19,892 MW demand.

A Meghalaya High Court panel has sought a detailed inquiry into 13.02 lakh tonnes of missing inventoried coal and flagged inaction on illegal rat-hole mining and uncompleted legal cases.

Mega Nirman approved a fresh ₹50 crore rights issue via postal ballot to fund its expanding EV charging infrastructure, which accounts for 91% of its ₹14.8 crore total FY26 revenue.

Pakistan's solar generation surpassed 20 percent, reaching 36.3 TWh in 2025. Unplanned rooftop adoption cuts grid demand, worsening capacity debt and financial strain on state enterprises and remaining consumers.

BPCL, Shell, and Tiki Tar formed the joint venture Bharat Tiki Tar Shell Pvt Ltd, leveraging six manufacturing plants to produce and market specialized, high-performance bitumen for India's expanding infrastructure.