Energy & Petroleum News Today

India's environment ministry recommended clearances for two Jaisalmer limestone projects, raising concerns over risks to the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard and surrounding desert grassland ecosystems.

Isuzu showcased its commercial vehicles, including the Traviz and N-Series EV Concept featuring a 100-kWh battery and 299 km range, at the inaugural Philippine International Truck Show.

India's Reliance Industries is open to partnering with US companies in oil, gas, and new energy to meet growing demand and provide affordable energy, as announced on October 21.

Canadian pipeline operators Enbridge and Trans Mountain report higher crude apportionment due to rising demand, even as price differentials for heavy oil barrels continue to widen significantly.

India's nine core industries achieved a 30-month high growth rate of 7.9% in September, driven significantly by a strong rebound in coal output according to official data.

Asia requires $1 trillion annually, totaling $15 trillion through 2040, to meet rising energy demand, curb supply risks, and drive infrastructure expansion, including $300 billion yearly for solar and wind.

Rajasthan's energy department directed renewable generators to cut production by 20% due to surplus daytime electricity and limited storage capacity, impacting nearly 10,000 MW of solar capacity and raising viability concerns for developers.

NLC India signed a pact with Odisha for a 3,200 MW thermal plant, a coal-gasification study, and a beach sand minerals project, totaling significant investments and thousands of jobs.

An analysis of running costs across petrol, CNG, and EVs shows EVs are the cheapest at roughly Re 1 per kilometre, offering massive savings over 10,000 to 30,000 kilometres compared to traditional fuels.

Prolonged US-Iran war drains 95% of China's petrochemical stockpiles, surging material costs and global consumer prices. While Asian refiners suffer margin pressures, US chemical firms benefit from cheap shale gas.