Energy & Petroleum News Today

China and India's pumped hydro capacity will double in five years. However, falling battery costs and geographical constraints mean batteries will become preferred for storage investments after 2040.

Vikram Solar will start production at its 9-GW TOPCon solar cell facility in Tamil Nadu this December. The integrated campus eventually plans to expand capacity and add ingot and wafer manufacturing.

The IEA predicts global energy markets will not return to pre-war conditions by 2027, according to Executive Director Fatih Birol.

China's rapid energy transformation and economic growth drive a fundamental priority to ensure that energy supply remains secure, reliable, and affordable amidst expanding renewable development.

The total number of active oil and natural gas drilling rigs in the US remained steady at 603 for the week ending October 23, according to data from Baker Hughes.

Czechia plans to double its natural gas imports from Algeria to over 200 million cubic meters, aiming to diversify supplies, lower prices, and boost bilateral trade in aerospace and manufacturing.

Chambal Fertilisers acquired a 26% stake in a Clean Max SPV for up to 60 million rupees to develop a 5 MW hybrid wind-solar power facility in Rajasthan, boosting renewable energy usage.

Tsuyo Manufacturing is expanding India's EV supply chain with a 24-acre Karnataka facility, an in-house testing track, and strategic partnerships, aiming to deliver global-standard electric powertrains at competitive prices.

Ahmedabad's 1,000 tonnes-per-day waste-to-energy plant at Gyaspur faces scrutiny over a unit discrepancy in its 360 MW daily output claim, necessitating official clarification on generation and resource metrics.

Several workers are trapped 50 metres underground at a West Bengal coal mine following a pulley system failure. Rescue operations are underway, and supplies have been provided with no casualties reported.