Energy & Petroleum News Today

The Delhi Development Authority has invited tenders for the first 24-km phase of the Yamuna cycling corridor project, estimated to cost Rs 16.4 crore and expected to take six to seven months.

Ekta Nagar introduced 55 free air-conditioned electric buses, comprising 30 twelve-metre and 25 nine-metre vehicles, featuring a 180 km range per charge to promote sustainable tourism and accessibility.

India's renewable energy growth faces severe threats from transmission bottlenecks and curtailment, with 8,133 GWh of solar power lost. Experts urge prioritizing distributed generation, battery storage, and integrated planning.

Gujarat industries face rising production costs ahead of the festive season as soaring coal, crude, gas, and electricity prices squeeze margins, disrupt exports, and threaten profitability across textile, chemical, and ceramic sectors.

Bangladesh approved a Tk 2,498 crore project to build a 442-MW solar power plant in Rampal, aiming to boost renewable energy, reduce carbon emissions, and ease environmental pressure on the Sundarbans.

Solar water heaters offer significant winter electricity savings in India. A 100-litre system saves about 950 units annually, with costs starting around 17,000 rupees depending on capacity and type.

Andhra Pradesh energy officials deployed 25,000 electric poles, restoration teams, and control rooms to ensure uninterrupted power supply and public safety ahead of Cyclone Arnab's expected landfall on October 28.

India's coal supply crunch deepens as 98 power plants face critical stock levels, lasting only six days. Amid record power demand, low inventories threaten operations and raise severe energy sector concerns.

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis defended the ₹30,000 crore Karjat hydropower project against opposition, citing 3,000 MW clean energy generation, 90,000 compensatory tree plantations, and 12,000 MW power benefits.

India's emergency power prices hit a record ₹46.09 per unit in October 2026 as surging evening demand outpaced flexible supply, driven by coal shortages, low wind output, and a widening post-sunset gap.