Energy & Petroleum News Today

Tata Motors has begun testing the next-generation Nexon EV, codenamed Garuda, ahead of an expected 2027 launch. The new model features a shift to the ATLAS platform and a more upright roofline.

Honda will debut its production-ready 0 Alpha electric SUV on December 2, targeting global markets like India and Japan. Manufactured in Rajasthan, it offers up to 500 km range.

Indian industries are increasingly adopting captive and group captive renewable energy projects to secure predictable electricity costs, reduce grid dependence, and achieve savings of 20 to 40 percent.

HERC granted Eleven Power a 25-year distribution licence for Gurugram and Nuh, breaking DHBVNL's monopoly. The private firm committed Rs 4,716.73 crore in investments, facing strong opposition from the state government and unions.

Economist Nicholas Stern urges India to accelerate renewable energy adoption and expand clean power supply for data centres to reduce vulnerability to oil price volatility and geopolitical shocks, cutting its 5 percent GDP import dependence.

Haryana granted a 25-year power distribution licence to Eleven Power for Gurugram and Nuh, ending state monopoly. The Rs 4,716.73 crore project faces strong opposition and planned employee strikes.

Indian newsprint manufacturers face severe coal shortages as 95% of supplies go to power plants, forcing them to buy costlier open-market coal and grid electricity, prompting calls for a revised allocation policy.

A gas pipeline explosion in Rivers State damaged homes and injured residents, prompting demands for an independent investigation, compensation for victims, and the removal of unsafe, ageing infrastructure.

Citroen has revived the iconic 2CV as a 3.76-metre electric hatchback concept, targeting Europe by 2028 at around 16 lakh rupees. An Indian launch remains unconfirmed, pending localization and pricing strategy.

Gujarat's peak power demand hit a record 29,822 MW, driven by high temperatures and agricultural needs. The state is fast-tracking energy projects, securing central allocations, and expanding battery storage.