Energy & Petroleum News Today

Amid a power crisis, the municipal corporation has restricted its official Diwali illumination to just seven locations and limited operating hours to conserve electricity across the state.

Indian Railways should integrate a direct-connection solar energy strategy into the National Master Plan, using vacant land to power traction systems, lower logistics costs, and achieve net-zero targets efficiently.

Vikram Solar secured an order to supply 289.87 MWp of N-type TOPCon solar modules for an 810 MW solar power project at RUVN Solar Park in Rajasthan, boosting India's renewable energy capacity.

Delhi exceeded its year-end target for electric vehicle charging points three months early, installing 14,225 points by September 30, driven by aggressive green mobility policies and infrastructure expansion.

BYD's luxury brand Denza will debut the Z9 GT EV in India on November 13, 2026. Priced up to Rs 1.5 crore, it features 1,156hp, a 122.5kWh battery, and 600km range.

IndiGrid has commissioned a 250 MW/500 MWh standalone battery energy storage system project in Rajasthan, aimed at enhancing grid flexibility and renewable energy integration.

Tata Safari EV, India's upcoming flagship three-row electric SUV, is expected to launch in early 2027 with 65 kWh and 75 kWh battery options, priced between Rs. 23 lakh and Rs. 32 lakh.

India and South Korea are partnering on maritime decarbonization, integrating green hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol fuel production, green port infrastructure, and clean shipbuilding to advance sustainable supply chains.

Hyundai plans to launch an affordable mass-market electric SUV, potentially named Ioniq P, in India by early 2027. Local production aims to target India's growing EV market.

By 2060, the Indian Subcontinent's fossil-fired power will match Greater China at roughly 730 TWh, as emerging economies remain reliant on fossil fuels amid soaring demand and slower renewable deployment.