Energy & Petroleum News Today

The Nagaland government has issued a tender for detailed exploration activities in the Dibuia Coal Block under electrical works, with the submission deadline set for November 26, 2026.

Odisha's Gramodaya Plus scheme is driving rapid development across 485 villages in 10 formerly Naxal-affected districts, focusing on infrastructure, welfare delivery, and basic services following the state's Naxal-free status.

India’s bitumen market remains firm after sharp October refinery-price increases, with domestic bulk VG30 at ₹83.46/kg in Mumbai and ₹84.26/kg in Vizag on 27 October. Import dependence, reported regional shortages and post-monsoon roadwork demand are supporting procurement costs, while new value-added bitumen capacity and energy-efficient paving technologies may improve supply flexibility over time.

Ather Energy delivered 500 Konarc electric scooters in Delhi in a single day. The scooter offers a 200 km range, 10-year battery warranty, and 10,000-km service intervals, highlighting strong market demand.

India's state-owned refiners will add 15 mtpa of diesel production capacity, increasing total refining capacity to 300 million tonnes per year to boost exports and meet growing global demand.

India's Rossari Biotech is exploring the Turkmenistan market to supply specialized chemical products to state oil and gas corporations, aiming to study technical requirements and provide product samples for testing.

India's EV charging network is set to reach 70,000 points, but thin margins, vandalism, and poor rural grid power leave many highway chargers unmanned and non-functional, threatening long-term industry growth.

India plans to expand agrivoltaics, combining crop cultivation and solar generation. With 36 operational projects totaling 37.54 megawatts, the initiative aims to boost farmers' incomes, land efficiency, and clean energy transition.

India's commercial EV market is shifting toward private freight and logistics. While 3W penetration reaches 60-65%, e-bus adoption sits at 5-7%, driven by 12-year public contracts and emerging payment security mechanisms.

Indonesia secured a commitment from the UAE to supply up to 30 million barrels of oil to diversify energy imports and safeguard fuel supplies against potential Middle East disruptions.