Energy & Petroleum News Today

The 1,500 MW Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Project is strengthening India's energy security and clean energy transition. Governor Kavinder Gupta highlighted its operational excellence and indigenous manufacturing capabilities during his visit.

KPTCL completed electrifying the Sakaleshpur-Subrahmanya Road section with 12 Railway Traction Substations, supplying reliable power for electric trains and the new Vande Bharat Express in the Western Ghats.

Iran warns of severe domestic gas shortages and potential nationwide supply cuts this winter due to processing facility damage from ongoing conflict.

OPEC+ crude oil output rebounded in October to nearly pre-Iran war levels, driven by Saudi Arabia's sharp production increase despite ongoing shipment disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.

India seeks private investors for its largest ₹8,571 crore strategic petroleum reserve in Odisha, offering a grant up to ₹5,142 crore to boost storage capacity by 80% amid supply vulnerabilities.

India's surging peak electricity demand strains resources and grids. Experts urge a shift toward distributed renewable energy and storage, avoiding large-scale coal and nuclear expansions that cause ecological and social friction.

Kerala awaits clarity on a proposed 540MW power supply deal at Rs 5.40 per unit, as scheduling and formal agreements remain unconfirmed despite discussions for increased allocation.

India targets massive electrification as electricity consumption may rise sevenfold by 2070. Non-fossil capacity has crossed 300 GW, and solar capacity surpassed 170 GW, driving energy security and self-reliance.

HERC allowed BPTP Park 81 in Faridabad to retain its existing power infrastructure, directing DHBVN to release pending connections and avoid dismantling costs, resolving a long-standing regulatory dispute for residents.

India's NMDC is in preliminary talks with Russia's Rosatom to invest in lithium assets, securing critical mineral supplies for its booming EV and clean energy sectors amid heavy import dependence.