Energy & Petroleum News Today

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to Reliance's 1.4 million barrels per day Jamnagar refinery highlights potential collaborations in processing Venezuelan crude and exploring US energy projects.

Proton launched an AI-powered contest allowing Malaysians to design future electric vehicles, offering 3D-printed models and cash prizes across general and university categories until November 2026.

India's growing refining capacity takes center stage in energy security talks with the US, focusing on diversifying crude sources, expanding trade, and leveraging infrastructure amid geopolitical shifts.

India's Mines Ministry has formed a nine-member panel to comprehensively review the National Mineral Policy 2019 within two months, focusing on critical minerals, recycling, and deep-sea resources to match evolving industrial demands.

India's rapid AI data centre expansion threatens to strain power grids, particularly financially weak DISCOMs, requiring proactive integration of renewable energy, storage, and robust grid flexibility strategies to avoid instability.

Rajasthan awarded 2,450 MW of solar capacity paired with 1,600 MW/6,400 MWh of energy storage systems to major public and private firms, with tariffs ranging from Rs. 3.42 to Rs. 3.54 per kWh.

Gujarat's festive vehicle sales surged 8-10%, driven by mass-market two-wheelers and cars, alongside rising luxury and electric vehicle demand across major urban centers like Ahmedabad and Surat.

PR Companion has secured the public relations mandate for Gurugram-based EV energy tech firm Charger on Wheels, founded in 2024, to enhance brand visibility and communicate its mobile fast-charging solutions.

Hyundai's upcoming compact electric SUV, codenamed HE1i, is expected in January 2027 with a 42 kWh battery, offering over 400 km range, Level 2 ADAS, and local production in Tamil Nadu.

AM Green Ammonia will convert an Indian gas plant into a renewable-powered facility producing 1.1 million tonnes of green ammonia annually, backed by a $100m loan from ADB and Japan.