Energy & Petroleum News Today

Mahavitaran detected an electricity theft worth ₹18.38 lakh at an agro facility in Indapur after inspectors found a disabled meter operating machinery. A police case was registered against caretakers.

India defended its discounted Russian crude oil purchases, citing national interest and energy security. Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri noted that imports surged from 0.2 percent after leveraging global price caps.

India's electric vehicle battery manufacturing sector offers strategic growth opportunities, driven by rising EV adoption, government PLI schemes, and expanding local cell and pack production capacities across the country.

India needs $220 billion in clean energy investments over the next three years to reach its 2030 target of 500 GW non-fossil capacity, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2070.

India's copper strategy requires a comprehensive approach encompassing domestic mining, robust recycling, and overseas sourcing to support its clean energy transition and secure the industrial supply chain.

India invited Singapore's long-term investment in renewable energy, battery storage, and transmission projects during bilateral talks, highlighting its 558.9 GW installed capacity and 2030 non-fossil energy targets.

A new IEEFA study reveals that using renewable electricity and coke oven gas can enable low-emissions DRI steelmaking at existing sites, bypassing natural gas dependence and reducing market risks.

Residents of a private housing project protested over severe service failures, alleging contaminated water, a non-functional sewage plant for 18 months, disputed electricity billing, and unresolved maintenance demands.

Odisha is transforming into India's next chemical hub, aiming to scale up to a $1 trillion sector by 2040 through dedicated coastal clusters, coal-to-chemicals initiatives, and major industrial investments.

Mecpower Solutions and Navitas Solar are partnering to establish a 5 GWh battery energy storage system manufacturing facility in Gujarat, with operations expected to begin in the first quarter of fiscal year 2028.