Energy & Petroleum News Today

India is considering a new methanol fuel plan for shipping, proposing tax concessions, uniform port charges, and infrastructure development to drive the green transition and boost domestic production.

Bharat Coal Gasification has started construction on its Rs 25,000 crore Odisha project, awarding Rs 15,000 crore in contracts to produce 0.66 million tonnes of technical-grade ammonium nitrate annually.

Sunsure Energy signed a 21 MWp group captive solar and BESS power purchase agreement with SPR Auto and its subsidiary to supply renewable energy to their manufacturing plants in Rajasthan.

Shakti Pumps infused an additional ₹12 crore into its subsidiary Shakti EV Mobility, bringing total cumulative investment to ₹92 crore, to scale manufacturing of EV motors, controllers, and chargers.

Turkmenistan holds strong potential to produce low-cost petrochemicals for export, ranking in the second cost quartile globally and outperforming producers in Asia and Russia due to vast natural gas reserves.

KSEB has sought regulatory approval to procure electricity worth ₹336.25 crore between October 2026 and April 2027, addressing an anticipated power deficit of up to 1,500MW driven by weak hydropower generation and rising demand.

Two people died and up to seven others were injured after a Dussehra procession came into contact with high-voltage 11 kV power lines during an idol immersion transit in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.

WattPower launched its 506KTL grid-forming smart string inverter featuring 1000V AC and 1600V DC capabilities, offering 40 percent higher power density to enhance stability in weak-grid conditions and lower project costs.

India's power sector is evolving from grid discipline to grid intelligence, addressing flexibility, storage, inverter-rich networks, market integration, and resilience over the next three decades.

Hoymiles launched its MiS 6-in-1 microinverter featuring dual MPPTs, 2,200 W per channel power, and IP67 protection in India at the REI Expo 2026, alongside comprehensive solar and storage solutions.