Energy & Petroleum News Today

Tamil Nadu faces political backlash over unscheduled power cuts, billing irregularities, and administrative failures in the electricity department, prompting demands for immediate reforms and the energy minister's removal.

NTPC Limited reported a strong H1 FY27 performance, with standalone PAT rising 13.09% to ?10,662 crore and consolidated profit surging 25.71% to ?14,247 crore, driven by robust operational efficiency and core power generation.

Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh urged self-reliant Panchayats at a national workshop in New Delhi, where an MoU was signed with CESL to establish EV charging stations nationwide.

US thermal coal stocks at western Indian ports rose 40% to 287,052 tonnes as shipments surged. Retail prices softened to INR 17,800-18,000/t, while December producer offers stayed above $130/t FOB.

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj partnered with CESL to establish EV charging and battery swapping stations on rural Panchayat lands, aiming to generate local revenue and expand clean mobility infrastructure.

Over 10,000 contractual electricity workers across 26 districts have threatened a statewide strike from November 6 demanding wage hikes and employment security, raising concerns over utility operations.

PHDCCI President Anil Gupta urged boosting domestic oil, gas exploration, and renewables to cut import dependence. He projected over 7 percent GDP growth for FY27, citing strong domestic consumption and trade agreements.

Despite abundant sunshine and a growing renewable ecosystem, solar-powered electric vehicle charging in Andhra Pradesh is progressing slowly, though it holds vast potential for commercial viability using rooftop panels and storage systems.

Choosing the best electric scooter in India requires evaluating battery capacity, range, performance, and features. Top models like Bajaj Chetak, Ather Rizta, Ather 450X, and Honda Activa e offer varied options.

India's renewable energy capacity growth faces grid bottlenecks, with CERC proposing transmission charge waivers for delayed solar, wind, and hybrid projects to address infrastructure shortfalls.