Energy & Petroleum News Today

Delhi launched its first 30-seater all-electric Yamuna river cruise and an eco-tourism hub featuring a musical fountain, food court, and adventure sports to boost sustainable river tourism and mobility.

The Ministry of Coal opened the third round of its Rs 37,500-crore coal gasification scheme, inviting applications until January 11, 2027, to boost clean energy and reduce chemical imports.

During October 30-November 5, 2026, China's methanol market showed mixed prices, firm thermal coal support, rising port inventories, stable olefin demand, and weaker seasonal traditional downstream demand.

Olectra Greentech reported Q2 FY27 revenue of ?687.01 crore with an 18% increase in EBITDA to ?109.89 crore and 401 electric vehicle deliveries, supported by an order book exceeding 8,000 buses.

Jaguar Land Rover plans to launch its first EVs in India by 2027, expanding retail outlets to 40 this year and projecting strong growth supported by localisation and trade agreements.

Chandigarh Power Distribution Limited achieved a greener Diwali for the second consecutive year by meeting 92% of household electricity demand through non-fossil sources, with renewables contributing nearly 75%.

NHPC invited bids through BSUL to set up standalone battery energy storage systems and solar-plus-BESS power at the 1,200 MW Jalaun solar park in Uttar Pradesh, featuring a December 2026 deadline.

India's DPIIT targets 100 critical items to reduce import dependence, boost domestic manufacturing, and build supply-chain resilience amid upcoming Chinese export curbs, prioritizing solar components and petrochemicals.

Saudi Arabia's ADES has won a $117.2 million contract from ONGC to charter two jack-up rigs for offshore drilling in India, with operations expected to begin in early 2027.

An Australian firm designed a 12.5-metre hybrid electric ferry for Kashmir's rivers. Featuring a 20-passenger air-conditioned saloon and electric pod drives, construction is underway at an Indian shipyard.