Energy & Petroleum News Today

Mahanadi Coalfields has invited bids to develop a 1,086 kW rooftop solar project at non-residential buildings in Odisha's Jagannath OCP area, carrying an estimated value of Rs. 46.61 million.

In 2026, cumulative e-scooter sales for Honda, Suzuki, and Yamaha in India crossed 10,735 units, capturing a modest 0.66 percent market share amid stiff competition from legacy rivals.

In late 2026, EVN focuses on stabilizing power supply and accelerating projects, with nine-month electricity production reaching 265.79 billion kWh, a 9.3% increase, driven largely by coal-fired and hydropower generation.

ThunderPlus installed Hyderabad’s first hospital-based public EV charging station at AIG Hospital, featuring a 60 kW DC fast charger and a 7.4 kW AC charger to enhance accessibility.

India's oil and gas sector faces mixed Q2 results; surging gas prices and a 9.5% rupee depreciation squeeze city gas distributors, while strong refining margins and gas trading boost other segments.

Oil prices fell globally, with Brent down 0.7 percent to $103.53 and WTI down 0.6 percent to $90.97, as US-Iran talks eased supply concerns, despite ongoing disruptions from storms and geopolitical tensions.

Domestic gasoline prices surged by over 5,000 VND/liter over a month across six increases, driven by tighter refined product supplies, geopolitical tensions, and rising transportation costs despite fluctuating crude oil.

Asian nations are rapidly boosting oil reserves, targeting 30% renewables in primary energy, and advancing a regional power grid to counter supply risks triggered by the Iran war.

AYK Energy will supply 4,838kWh OrionAN+ battery systems for four new fully electric Svitzer tugs being built at Cochin Shipyard, expanding its partnership with Kongsberg Maritime.

Power Grid has commercially commissioned its 2,500 MW transmission scheme in Bidar, Karnataka, on October 5, 2026, to evacuate solar power and strengthen green energy integration.