Energy & Petroleum News Today

Despite the Hormuz crisis disrupting exports and lifting plastics prices over 50%, Middle Eastern petrochemicals will retain their long-term cost edge due to abundant low-cost feedstocks and massive capacity.

Assam Petro-Chemicals invited bids for a three-year ultrasonic thickness survey of pressure vessels at its Namrup methanol plant, closing November 6, 2026, with an EMD of 12,500 rupees.

KSRTC proposed a dedicated electric bus depot at an idle Balanakatte bus stand, aiming to introduce 50 e-buses with a 3,000 kVA power supply to tackle overcrowding and inadequate city transport.

India can leverage its abundant renewable resources to export green hydrogen and value-added industrial products, backed by the National Green Hydrogen Mission's Rs 19,744 crore outlay.

Adani Electricity provided temporary power connections to over 700 festive pandals in Mumbai within 48 hours, installing nearly 850 floodlights and deploying dedicated teams to ensure safe and uninterrupted celebrations.

India's manufacturing surge sees mobile exports hitting 2.59 trillion rupees for 2025-26 and solar capacity reaching 172 gigawatts. Success relies on deep component ecosystems, skilled labor, and competitive industrial policies.

Tata Power Solaroof launched an outdoor branding and 'Ghar Ghar Solar' campaign in Kolkata during Durga Puja to promote rooftop solar adoption and energy savings.

Tesla has opened Indian reservations for its new Roadster electric sports car starting from ₹5.01 lakh, with production targeted for 2028 alongside surging local registrations.

In its first six months, the government expanded irrigation by 3,345 hectares and advanced major power transmission, cross-border electricity, and clean energy projects, boosting generation and distribution capacity.

Tata Power and Imperial College London partnered to research clean energy technologies, focusing on energy storage, network modernization, and artificial intelligence to support decarbonization in India and the UK.