Energy & Petroleum News Today

Tamil Nadu's solar power generation hit a record peak of 8,818MW on Friday, surpassing the previous high of 8,779MW, driven by clearer skies and recovering electricity demand after recent monsoon rains.

Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy demanded a Karnataka white paper on investments and jobs, highlighting a ₹11,400 crore battery-cell program and electric bus initiatives amid political disputes over industrial development.

Relief and restoration work intensifies in Aska following Cyclone Arnab. Key transit routes are cleared, power restoration is underway, and support arrangements will operate for at least one week.

Tamil Nadu faces political backlash over unscheduled power cuts, billing irregularities, and administrative failures in the electricity department, prompting demands for immediate reforms and the energy minister's removal.

India's renewable capacity exceeds 300 GW, but future leadership requires integrating generation, 411 GWh storage, and transmission systems by 2031-32, while focusing on high-quality global manufacturing.

NTPC Limited reported a strong H1 FY27 performance, with standalone PAT rising 13.09% to ?10,662 crore and consolidated profit surging 25.71% to ?14,247 crore, driven by robust operational efficiency and core power generation.

Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh urged self-reliant Panchayats at a national workshop in New Delhi, where an MoU was signed with CESL to establish EV charging stations nationwide.

The North East Energy Summit 2026 outlined Nagaland's energy roadmap, focusing on renewable projects, transmission upgrades, and private investments in solar, hydro, and hydrocarbon sectors to drive economic growth.

InSolaRE Energy has commissioned a 28 MWp solar EPC project in Gurumitkal, Karnataka. Spanning 85 acres, the facility features 45,920 modules, central inverters, and advanced SCADA monitoring systems.

US thermal coal stocks at western Indian ports rose 40% to 287,052 tonnes as shipments surged. Retail prices softened to INR 17,800-18,000/t, while December producer offers stayed above $130/t FOB.