Energy & Petroleum News Today

ICRA warns that declining coal stocks at power plants could restrict the sector's ability to meet sudden surges in peak electricity demand, highlighting the urgent need for sustained production recovery.

Australia and India can accelerate the global clean energy transition through stronger cooperation in renewable energy, technology sharing, energy storage, and industrial decarbonisation, driven by effective policy coordination and sustained investments.

Crude oil has surged 85% this year, with Brent staying above $100 per barrel for two months. This rally, driven by Middle East tensions, poses a severe threat to the global economy.

UK natural gas prices reached a fresh 2022 high of nearly 230 pence per therm, driven by tight global supply conditions.

Spain will release 4.4 million barrels of strategic diesel and jet fuel reserves as part of the International Energy Agency's March 2026 Collective Action.

A three-day employee strike against privatization caused severe power disruptions across districts, triggering widespread protests and road blockades by angry residents and farmers demanding immediate electricity restoration.

The 19th Urban Mobility India Conference kicked off in Bhubaneswar, focusing on digital technologies for sustainable transport. Over 28 exhibitors and experts discussed inclusive mobility across 26 metro cities.

Karnataka's daily power demand is projected to reach 21,000 MW next summer, driven by high temperatures and a 60% decline in hydroelectric generation, prompting authorities to secure alternative power sources.

Thar Coal Mine adopted UAV technology, reducing survey time by 90% from 8-10 days to just one day, cutting personnel exposure to hazards, and delivering dense spatial data for better efficiency.

Anna University revives a 1970s Tamil Nadu experiment on 100% ethanol vehicles to study mileage, engine compatibility, and feedstock sustainability as India pursues aggressive fuel-blending targets.