Energy & Petroleum News Today

India's power policies prioritize resource-intensive coal and data centers over ecology, risking severe water depletion. However, cost-effective decentralized renewables-plus-storage solutions offer a sustainable, mature alternative.

Space Kidz India's Mission ShakthiSAT united girls from 108 nations to build a 12U CubeSat, achieving a world record for the first all-girls space mission ahead of its launch.

A line attendant was suspended after two cows died from electrocution by broken live wires, sparking a five-hour highway blockade by activists in Khargone over alleged department negligence.

TGGENCO is advancing the Yadadri Thermal Plant to produce 140 million units daily. Following environmental clearances and resumed construction, thermal capacity reached 7,180 MW, boosting daily power production.

A 2 MW solar power plant linked to the Pusalapadu substation has been successfully synchronized with the Telangana grid, boosting renewable energy infrastructure and sustainable power generation in the region.

The Indian government targets 400 to 500 hydrogen-fuelled buses and trucks on roads by 2030, aiming to reduce transport sector pollution through zero-emission green mobility solutions.

The global turbine oils market is projected to grow at a 3.2% CAGR from 2026 to 2035, driven by power generation retrofits and a growing shift toward synthetic and high-temperature formulations.

Assam and Gujarat have launched a 150-tonne-per-day e-methanol plant at Kandla with an investment exceeding Rs 1,200 crore to boost green energy and create 3,500 jobs.

KPI Green Energy has incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary, KPGC Two Private Limited, with an authorized capital of ₹1,00,000 to engage in renewable electricity generation, storage, and distribution activities.

Gujarat and Assam CMs laid the foundation for a Rs 2,300-crore e-methanol plant at Deendayal Port, Kandla. The 150-tonne-per-day facility will boost green shipping and create over 3,500 jobs.