Energy & Petroleum News Today

Waaree Transpower is investing 192 crore to build a 500 MVA, 400 kV transformer facility by April 2027, boosting India's transmission grid and supporting growing electricity demands in urban regions like Kolkata.

India's auto PLI scheme attracts ₹45,477 crore and 67,000 jobs, offering Kolkata an industrial opportunity to boost local manufacturing, skills, and electric vehicle ecosystems despite current gaps in approved units.

West Bengal's green hydrogen push gains momentum as North Bengal University receives a 25 lakh grant for advanced electrochemical testing infrastructure to enhance clean-energy research and production.

The Central Electricity Authority proposed that new solar and wind projects commissioned from July 2027 must store at least 10% of their installed capacity for two hours.

An IIT Delhi study recommends wider adoption of flex-fuel vehicles and increased ethanol use to reduce India's imported crude oil dependence, noting that ethanol production utilized 34.6 lakh hectares in 2023-24.

India's thermal power generators face a fuel dilemma as redistributing domestic coal supplies to low-stock plants penalizes well-managed facilities and discourages proper inventory planning.

Punjab's power corporation deploys top officials to five thermal plants to monitor generation, addressing a 2,000 MW peak-hour shortfall amid surging paddy season demand and widespread power cuts.

Residents in Chhattisgarh's Gariaband have seen electricity bills drop to zero after installing rooftop solar panels under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana, receiving substantial central and state subsidies.

Power Grid secured an INR 1,152.49 crore Lakadia renewable transmission project in Gujarat, while reporting a 2.68% rise in Q1 FY27 revenue, boosting investor confidence and stock trading around INR 266.

BEST faces risks of losing over 100,000 consumers to private utilities amid massive redevelopment projects in Mumbai. Officials have formed a dedicated marketing team and aggressive strategies to retain and expand their consumer base.