Energy & Petroleum News Today

IRFC launched 'IRFC 2.0', diversifying beyond railway financing by signing a ₹4,200 crore term loan agreement with DVC for renewable energy projects in Jharkhand and West Bengal.

In the past five years, Jammu and Kashmir generated Rs 5,537 crore from NHPC projects through water usage charges and free power, driving local employment and economic growth.

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reviewed the Draft J&K Hydropower Policy 2026, aiming to accelerate the region's 14,635 MW potential, attract investments, ensure energy security, and maintain environmental safeguards.

India’s SECI has invited bids for a 10-year contract to supply 54,000 metric tons per year of green ammonia, marking a significant step in the nation's clean energy and production sector.

EaseMyTrip's EV arm, EMTev, launched its first electric buses in Bhopal. Targeting 5,000 units annually by 2030, the 12-metre coaches offer a 350 km range and advanced safety features.

Long-range family electric SUVs are gaining popularity in India as battery technology improves, offering over 500 km range on paper, expanding highway charging networks, and providing significant fuel and maintenance savings.

India is tackling oil import dependence through the Rs 84,000-crore Samudra Manthan offshore exploration scheme, alongside major reforms in the space sector and nuclear energy aiming for 100 GW capacity by 2047.

Chemplast Sanmar has resumed operations at its Karaikal EDC plant following the provisional revocation of a previous shutdown order, while awaiting final regulatory clearance.

Coal India and HURL signed an MoU on September 29, 2026, to explore a coal gasification-based urea plant in Jharkhand, aiming to assess technical and commercial feasibility for cleaner coal use.

At the ET Energy Leadership Summit 2026, experts emphasized that India's next energy phase requires building resilient systems, integrating 250+ senior leaders' insights on grids, storage, AI demand, and workforce transformation.