Energy & Petroleum News Today

Residents of a private housing project protested over severe service failures, alleging contaminated water, a non-functional sewage plant for 18 months, disputed electricity billing, and unresolved maintenance demands.

India's net-zero transition threatens coal-dependent states like Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh, risking fiscal stability, regional equity, and INR 31,281 crore in annual revenues without tailored financial support and federal reform.

India's solar power sector is booming, adding a record 44.61 GW in FY2026. Setting up a 50 MW plant costs INR 175-225 crore, offering 12-15% equity IRR and 7-9 years payback.

Sterling Oil acquired Eni's Nigerian unit, securing a 5% stake in the Renaissance oil and gas joint venture, thereby expanding its production portfolio and crude supply capabilities.

India's power sector needs a comprehensive flexibility stack—including storage, transmission, and fast-ramping gas engines—to integrate soaring renewable capacity, manage peak demand, and prevent widespread solar curtailment.

Tongwei Solar showcased its advanced TNC series high-efficiency solar cells at the Renewable Energy India Expo 2026, receiving the Global Benchmark in PV Cell Manufacturing Award from TÜV Rheinland.

Wirepas technology crosses 12 million smart electricity meters across India, supporting connectivity in diverse geographies like Assam, Ladakh, Uttar Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh under the national metering scheme.

NLC India signed agreements with IPICOL to invest Rs. 370 bn in Odisha for a 3,200 MW power plant, coal gasification, and a mineral processing facility, creating around 4,500 jobs.

Indian Railways achieved all-time-high coal loading in October 2026, with volumes rising over 22 percent and daily dispatches increasing by 87 rakes to meet surging electricity generation demand nationwide.

Telangana's Deputy CM directed officials to increase daily thermal power generation to 140 million units to meet agricultural and domestic demands during the Rabi and summer seasons, citing potential lower hydel generation.