Energy & Petroleum News Today

Urban Adda 2026 experts emphasized regional coordination for sustainable cities, highlighting that electric buses use 54% less energy and waste trucks 91% less compared to diesel vehicles.

AYK Energy will supply ABS-certified 4,838kWh OrionAN+ battery systems for four new fully electric tugs being built at Cochin Shipyard, expanding its partnership with Kongsberg Maritime.

Despite rotational brownouts, Visayan Electric explained that supply constraints, high WESM prices, and household consumption keep monthly bills at about P14.89 per kilowatt-hour, with some charges deferred.

Pakistan's power crisis worsens as the electricity shortfall exceeds 4,000 MW due to offline generation units and declining hydropower, forcing widespread load-shedding and longer power cuts across urban and rural areas.

India imports 90% of its crude oil. Despite opening 99% of coastal waters via the Samudra Manthan scheme, high risks and subdued private interest highlight the urgent need for competitive policy reforms.

Tata Power Solaroof achieved 33% YoY growth in Q2 FY27 with 88,397 rooftop solar installations totaling 426 MWp, reinforcing its position as India's leading rooftop solar provider.

Coal stocks at Indian ports rose 0.5% week-on-week to 18.44 million tonnes during September 27–October 3, 2026, driven by a sharp replenishment at Mundra port despite drawdowns elsewhere.

The Bangladesh government has initiated a Tk 2,498 crore mega solar power project at Rampal, implemented by BPDB, to generate 442 MWp of renewable electricity and boost clean energy capacity.

Odisha is establishing a green energy training centre in Bhubaneswar with a Rs 1.48 crore CSR investment to skill 300 youths annually in solar power and renewable energy operations.

PSPCL is upgrading Punjab's transmission capacity to meet a projected peak demand of 17,873 MW for 2026-27, while launching a special drive to curb power theft and reduce line losses.