Energy & Petroleum News Today

Suraas Ventures is launching India's first electric fishing vessel in Kakinada. The six-hour battery-operated boat aims to lower fuel costs and emissions, marking the start of a pan-India marine EV expansion.

International Energy Agency members will accelerate emergency oil stock releases, including over 20 million barrels of diesel, to ease tight supplies and relieve strain on global fuel markets.

Following a pipeline explosion at Aleto, the Eleme council chairman urged the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on gas infrastructure, citing recurring leaks, environmental degradation, and health risks.

India aims to double uranium production by 2036 and reach 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047, but faces local anxiety, health concerns, and community resistance to mining projects across various states.

Telangana's power grid faces severe strain as electricity demand crosses 20,000 MW, driven by high temperatures and agricultural needs, while coal reserves drop below nine days and hydel generation falls.

India's first EV-retrofitted fishing vessel launches experimentally in Kakinada. Manufactured by Suraas Ventures, it runs for six hours on a durable battery, aiming to reduce diesel dependence and promote sustainable marine operations.

Indian scientists identified Martian analogue sites in Tamil Nadu and Chile by discovering hydrous sulphate minerals, advancing planetary science and research into past habitable environments on Mars.

India's renewable energy sector anticipates a massive demand surge from AI data centres, requiring up to 40 gigawatts of green power and billions in investments to support rapid digital expansion by 2030.

Struggling to replace lost European markets after Ukraine's invasion, Russia targets Africa for gas exports and infrastructure projects as pipeline volumes drop to 77 billion cubic meters this year.

The Centre has assured uninterrupted coal supply to the Yadadri Thermal Power Plant to prevent a power crisis in Telangana, following reduced production at Singareni Collieries and surging national power demand.