Energy & Petroleum News Today

China consumed over 56% of the world's coal in 2024, using 5.5 billion short tons, while India ranked second with 14%. Despite investing in renewables, China's reliance on coal threatens global climate goals.

India's hydropower generation fell 12% short due to El Nino rains, causing power supply shortages during non-solar hours as peak demand reached 269 GW, straining coal and grid infrastructure.

Union Power Secretary announced new hydropower projects like Sawalkot for Jammu and Kashmir, highlighting progress on Ratle, Pakal Dul, and Kiroo, alongside a successful rooftop solar milestone of 100 MW.

US natural gas production reached a record 137 billion cubic feet per day in July 2026, driven by increased output from the Permian Basin and new pipeline infrastructure easing transportation bottlenecks.

Arunachal Pradesh is exploring geothermal energy with an estimated 10-15 MW potential in remote border areas, aiming to provide clean, reliable power and support local sustainable development.

India's installed solar capacity surpassed 90 GW with domestic module manufacturing exceeding 60 GW annually by early 2026, highlighted by a definitive ranking of the top ten sector-leading companies.

The Rampal coal-fired power plant in Bagerhat set a new record by generating 1,321 megawatts of electricity, surpassing its 1,320 megawatts combined capacity and supplying power continuously to the national grid.

Uttar Pradesh is expanding its electric vehicle charging network under the PM E-DRIVE scheme, targeting 1,500 locations in the second phase to promote sustainable transport across the state.

Gre Renew Enertech secured a Rs 5.05 crore order for a 1.2 MW solar plant, boosting its order backlog and strengthening its execution capabilities with robust financial inflows.

India's coal stocks at domestic power plants plummeted 66% to 18.6 million tonnes by September end. Officials stress rebuilding inventories by March before next summer amid high thermal power pressure.