Energy & Petroleum News Today

Mahindra's BE 6 electric SUV starts near $12,056 in India under a battery-rental plan. Buyers rent the 59-kWh battery for about $0.064 per mile, significantly lowering upfront vehicle costs.

Turkmenistan is expanding Caspian Sea offshore gas development with Petronas and XRG, while partnering with China on Galkynysh and pursuing new export routes like TAPI to diversify global markets.

Karnataka unveiled a 10-year roadmap to scale its power capacity to 66 GW by 2030, focusing heavily on clean energy, infrastructure investments, and private participation to meet rising electricity demand.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari stated India has the scale and talent to become the world's top auto industry, currently ranking third, while emphasizing a faster transition to electric mobility and green fuels.

Nuclear scientist Anil Kakodkar advocates integrating thorium fuel into India's 100 GWe nuclear capacity expansion, aiming for fuel self-reliance and mitigating future uranium supply strains amid growing energy demands.

The NDPHC plans to launch NIPP Phase 2, focusing on renewable energy like solar and mini-hydro for northern Nigeria, while highlighting achievements in debt recovery and current sector challenges.

Pune households in gasified societies are urged to register for PNG by October 1 amid LPG supply pressures. Daily connections surged to 450, driven by global energy disruptions and infrastructure readiness.

While NAAS lacks current stock data, the global EV charging sector expands rapidly. India targets 1.32 million chargers by 2030, supported by global funding, infrastructure investments, and strategic partnerships.

President William Ruto ordered the Ksh10 billion firm Tata Chemicals Magadi to leave Kenya, accusing it of exploiting local resources for over a century without benefiting residents, and announced a new investor.

In August 2026, Indian electric passenger vehicle retail sales exceeded 30,000 units for the third consecutive month. Tata Motors led the market, while Vinfast surpassed Maruti Suzuki to secure the fourth spot.