Energy & Petroleum News Today

Diversifying energy export routes, such as a proposed $50 billion GCC corridor through Oman, can bypass the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint, safeguarding global supply security and mitigating multi-billion dollar economic risks.

Tamil Nadu approved a 560 MW capacity increase for the Udangudi thermal project to 4,520 MW via PPP. Meanwhile, Left parties criticized the state's plan to purchase high-cost electricity to meet rising demand.

Aging energy infrastructure and surging data center power demand are driving massive investments in grid modernization, significantly boosting market demand for steel towers and aluminum cables.

Maruti, Tata, Honda, and Hyundai are preparing to launch four new electric vehicles in India between late 2026 and 2027, expanding choices for families with new MPV and SUV models.

The USITC ruled that solar cell and module imports from India, Indonesia, and Laos materially injured the domestic solar manufacturing industry, prompting the U.S. to impose antidumping and countervailing duties.

Solis celebrates 10 years in India and 10 GW of cumulative shipments, expanding its focus toward advanced solar and energy storage solutions like the EverCore C&I system for future market growth.

The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission approved a data center developer's request to adopt tariffs for procuring 8 MW of renewable energy on a short-term basis.

IIT Palakkad has invited bids to install a 1.25 MW rooftop solar power system at its Sahyadri Campus in Kerala, advancing clean energy adoption.

Electric mobility is crucial for India's ecological and growth trajectory. Schemes like PM E-DRIVE, backed by a ₹10,900 crore outlay, support EV expansion and sustainable urban transport solutions.

Central Maine Power sued to block a new Maine law requiring regional grid participation and removing a financial bonus, which advocates claim would save customers $2 million annually.