Energy & Petroleum News Today

Pune's piped natural gas network reached nine lakh households, but four lakh connections remain inactive. The distributor targets September-end to bridge this gap amidst a new government incentive scheme.

India-bound coal freight rates hit over one-week highs amid improving enquiry and tighter prompt tonnage. The Baltic Dry Index surged 25.6% to 3,488, driven by stronger Panamax and Capesize sentiment.

India is advancing geothermal energy with a 10.6 GW theoretical potential, 42 identified sites, and exploratory wells in Ladakh to test power generation, heating, and abandoned oil well reuse.

India commissioned its first two geothermal wells in Ladakh, targeting Net Zero by 2070. With a potential of 10.6 GW across 381 hot springs, this milestone launches the nation's clean energy geothermal expansion.

President William Ruto commissioned a 109km electricity transmission line linking Machakos, Konza, and Namanga. Built by KETRACO and India's Shyama Power Limited, it boosts southern Kenya's grid capacity.

Kia India plans a multi-technology pathway including hybrids, CNG, and EVs for sustainable mobility. The newly launched Sorento targets 4,000 monthly units, aiming for full production capacity utilization at its Andhra Pradesh plant.

The CEA proposed a revised thermal ramping framework for coal-based power plants to reduce equipment stress, avoid DSM charges, and manage renewable energy integration challenges through better scheduling and stabilization periods.

Himachal Pradesh is expanding its electric vehicle policy by testing 12 waste vans and deploying 96 subsidized e-taxis, while planning 1,000 private e-buses despite infrastructure and financial challenges.

JSW Energy crossed 15 GW operational capacity, with renewables exceeding 60% of its portfolio. The company aims for 30 GW generation and 40 GWh energy storage by 2030.

Ather has launched the Konarc, an accessible family-oriented electric scooter built on its new EL platform, aiming to be a major game changer in the EV market by 2026.