Energy & Petroleum News Today

Union Power Secretary announced new hydropower projects like Sawalkot for Jammu and Kashmir, highlighting progress on Ratle, Pakal Dul, and Kiroo, alongside a successful rooftop solar milestone of 100 MW.

US natural gas production reached a record 137 billion cubic feet per day in July 2026, driven by increased output from the Permian Basin and new pipeline infrastructure easing transportation bottlenecks.

India's installed solar capacity surpassed 90 GW with domestic module manufacturing exceeding 60 GW annually by early 2026, highlighted by a definitive ranking of the top ten sector-leading companies.

The Rampal coal-fired power plant in Bagerhat set a new record by generating 1,321 megawatts of electricity, surpassing its 1,320 megawatts combined capacity and supplying power continuously to the national grid.

Uttar Pradesh is expanding its electric vehicle charging network under the PM E-DRIVE scheme, targeting 1,500 locations in the second phase to promote sustainable transport across the state.

Gre Renew Enertech secured a Rs 5.05 crore order for a 1.2 MW solar plant, boosting its order backlog and strengthening its execution capabilities with robust financial inflows.

India's coal stocks at domestic power plants plummeted 66% to 18.6 million tonnes by September end. Officials stress rebuilding inventories by March before next summer amid high thermal power pressure.

Vedanta Power reported a 26% YoY rise in Q2 sales to 5,593 million units and record first-half sales of 10,817 million units, driven by strong operational performance at Meenakshi Energy and Jharsuguda plants.

India's electricity demand grew 3.3% above projections between April and August, driven by weather and a robust 6.7% rise in the Index of Industrial Production, signaling a growing economy.

Over 70 houses and roads in Assam developed severe cracks, with residents blaming nearby coal dumping for blocking natural water flows. Authorities have been urged to conduct an immediate survey.