Energy & Petroleum News Today

A sustained crude rise above $100 per barrel threatens India's urban fuel economy, impacting oil marketing and city gas margins unevenly. Sector impacts depend on refining integration, sourcing models, and pricing policies.

DEP published Pennsylvania Bulletin permit notices and comment opportunities for oil and gas facilities, including wastewater renewals, pipeline projects, and Act 2 cleanups.

Tamil Nadu's BJP urges the state government to provide free electricity for Vinayaka Chaturthi pandals, citing heavy temporary connection charges of up to Rs 15,000 that burden festival organisers and devotees.

The US oil rig count increased by 1 to 450 for the week ending September 11, marking a rise of 34 rigs compared to the previous year, according to Baker Hughes data.

Rising Brent crude crossing $100 per barrel causes severe losses for Indian OMCs, with negative marketing margins of Rs 5 per litre on petrol and Rs 23 on diesel.

Mumbai's BMC launched the 'Prasad to Energy' initiative to convert 80 metric tonnes of festival food waste into over 7,700 units of clean electricity for four civic hospitals.

Mumbai's civic authorities will convert 80 metric tonnes of food waste from the Lalbaugcha Raja festival into over 7,700 units of clean energy for local hospitals under the 'Prasad to Energy' initiative.

In 2026, running costs vary significantly across drivetrains. Home-charged EVs are cheapest below Rs 2/km, followed by CNG at Rs 2.62/km, strong hybrids at 22 kmpl, and standard petrol at Rs 7.41/km.

India and African partners like South Africa and Ethiopia are driving a development-oriented energy transition, leveraging concessional financing, decentralized solar technology, and BRICS cooperation to expand electricity access and industrial growth.

Pravaig Dynamics unveiled the Veer, India's most advanced indigenous electric military vehicle. Featuring a 95.6 kWh battery, 620Nm torque, 120 kmph top speed, and stealth capabilities, it secured the iDEX award.