Energy & Petroleum News Today

US President Trump signed the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, authorizing up to 100% tariffs on top Russian energy buyers like China and India, alongside expanded sanctions on Moscow and Tehran.

Pennsylvania DEP published permit notices and opportunities to comment for oil and gas facilities, including 13 unconventional well permits and various air quality and waste management updates.

Maruti Suzuki launched automatic S-CNG variants for Swift, Dzire, and Baleno, featuring AMTs and fuel efficiencies up to 36.47 km/kg, following a 58 percent surge in quarterly S-CNG sales.

The US passed a bill threatening 100% tariffs on Russian energy buyers, targeting India which sources 45% of its crude from Russia. India remains firm on protecting its energy security and strategic autonomy.

Facing record peak consumption of 5,305 MW, KSEB is purchasing 200 MW at Rs 11 per unit and exploring long-term supply deals to prevent power cuts amid rising electricity demand.

South Gujarat industrialists raised concerns over frequent power curtailment and lapsing of units from captive solar and wind plants, prompting the chamber of commerce to seek government intervention.

Kerala's power consumption hit a September high of 99.927 million units on Thursday, managed without widespread restrictions despite lower reservoir storage.

Tamil Nadu has waived the NOC requirement for electricity connections to eligible poromboke land homes under 250 sq ft, introducing a new tariff category while ensuring connections confer no land ownership.

Chennai Central railway station launched an electric bike rental service with 20 e-bikes, offering packages starting at Rs. 299 to reduce carbon emissions and provide convenient transport for passengers.

China has increased its crude oil purchases following the US-Israel conflict on Iran, with August imports rising 6.2 percent month-on-month to 37.9 million tonnes, potentially impacting global oil prices.