Energy & Petroleum News Today

The Ujani floating solar project will use 9% of the reservoir to generate 2,000 MW of power, creating thousands of jobs while addressing local water and land use concerns.

India is rapidly expanding its electric bus fleet under national schemes, but severe electrical infrastructure bottlenecks and the heavy debt of state transport undertakings threaten future growth.

A consumer commission penalized a state power utility for delaying a 3 HP solar agricultural pump connection for over seven years, ordering installation within 60 days and Rs 35,000 in compensation.

Indian Bank launched 'IND Green Charge' to finance EV charging infrastructure, targeting Rs 100 crore in loans this fiscal year and Rs 250 crore next year, supporting green mobility and MSMEs.

Germany pledged 37 million Euros to Nepal for energy, sustainable development, and health cooperation, alongside 8.05 million Euros for flood disaster relief, reinforcing bilateral ties.

India's Energy Minister highlighted energy access as key to industrial growth at a Singapore summit, noting India's 560 GW capacity, with 308 GW from non-fossil sources, and targeting 60% by 2035.

Avaada Group chairman Vineet Mittal highlights that India's solar growth requires synchronized execution across transmission, storage, and domestic manufacturing, targeting 30GW renewable capacity by 2030.

India is shifting from large hydroelectric dams, such as the 3,000MW Dibang project, to solar power due to growing environmental concerns and high social displacement costs associated with mega-dams.

Tamil Nadu's power utility plans fresh coal-based tenders to bridge a projected 3,000MW to 7,500MW deficit until July 2027, avoiding costly gas-based bids ranging from ?35 to ?41.50 per unit.

The Government of Nagaland has issued a tender valued at approximately ?27.49 crore for detailed exploration of the Dibuia Coal Block to support mining infrastructure development, with bidding open until November 26, 2026.