Energy & Petroleum News Today

Delhi expanded its air quality monitoring network to 60 centres and removed Anand Vihar from its pollution hotspot list following targeted interventions, dust control measures, and the launch of electric vehicle infrastructure.

A fire at ONGC's NQG oil platform off Mumbai was swiftly brought under control. No injuries were reported, and operations remained unaffected at India's largest offshore oil field.

India is expanding its cross-border grid capacity, targeting nearly 25,800 MW by 2030-31 through regional interconnections, multilateral power trade, and ambitious subsea links with Gulf nations to boost energy diplomacy.

One Electric's KRIDN X electric motorcycles have achieved high utilization in Delhi NCR bike-taxi fleets, averaging 117 km per day, backed by advanced AI-based rental and telematics platforms.

NTPC is in talks with Japan, South Korea, and Germany to export green ammonia from its upcoming 7 GW hydrogen hub in Pudimadaka, supporting India's target of 5 million tonnes of annual green hydrogen by 2030.

Mumbai startup Balisto Agritech has launched the Balisto 130 Pro, an electric, multi-purpose farm machine designed to ease India's labor shortage. Priced up to Rs 3 lakh, it offers efficiency and remote operation.

Union leaders reviewed pollution control measures, inaugurated 13 air quality monitoring stations, and highlighted improvements at hotspots, noting the electric and CNG bus fleet exceeded 5,500 vehicles.

The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical vulnerability for global energy markets, handling about 20 million barrels of crude daily, threatening worldwide economic stability and driving alternative corridors like Azerbaijan.

India's NTPC is negotiating with Japan, South Korea, and Germany to export green ammonia and low-carbon fuels, supporting the nation's goal to produce 5 million metric tons of green hydrogen annually by 2030.

India's power sector profits are projected to grow up to 11% in Q2FY27, driven by a surge in electricity demand, higher thermal plant load factors, and elevated trading prices.