Energy & Petroleum News Today

Suzlon secured a 200 MW wind energy order from Ayana Renewable Power for a project in Madhya Pradesh, utilizing 64 S144 wind turbines to connect power to the state grid.

Ather Energy plans to launch its first electric motorcycle, delivering performance equivalent to a 150-300cc ICE model, within the next three years, targeting late 2029.

Senior officials inspected electrical network shifting and road widening works for the KBR Park Flyover project in Hyderabad, focusing on underground cabling of 11 kV and 33 kV lines to ease traffic.

Olectra Greentech is exploring battery-cell manufacturing and investing INR 450 crore to expand into electric trucks and new-generation buses, aiming to secure its EV supply chain and enhance market competitiveness.

Anurag University and KETO Motors signed an MoU on August 25, 2026, to collaborate on EV technology, research, internships, and skill development over a five-year period.

Summer electric vehicle sales in Russia doubled to 26,543 units as Ukrainian refinery attacks caused severe fuel shortages and long queues at gasoline stations, boosting demand for alternative transport.

Andhra Pradesh completed land acquisition for 228 solar plants totalling 1,162.8 MW under the PM-KUSUM scheme, aiming to commission 109.7 MW by late 2026 to boost agricultural power supply.

CKPower expands its renewable portfolio with an additional 5 MW solar capacity in September 2026, supported by favorable water conditions across hydroelectric plants and normal operations at cogenerations.

Rising crude oil prices surpassing $100 per barrel due to US-Iran tensions threaten to widen India's current account deficit to 1.7% of GDP, pressure oil marketing companies, and increase energy costs.

Extended-Range EVs combine large batteries with petrol generators to eliminate range anxiety, offering 650-800km total ranges, though their adoption in India faces tax and infrastructure hurdles.