energy sector

March 27, New Delhi - Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, stated that international crude prices have surged sharply in the past month, leading to a global rise in petrol and diesel prices.The Minister noted that while fuel prices have increased significantly...

Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh), March 25 The APERC on Wednesday said that the state government has contributed to close a revenue gap of Rs 1,718 crore for the power distribution companies for FY27, which will result in "no tariff increase for any consumer category in the state".Secretary of the...

Bhopal, March 25 – The Madhya Pradesh government, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), allocated Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) to developers selected under the Surya Mitra Krishi Feeder Scheme on Wednesday.Chief Minister Mohan Yadav distributed the Power Purchase Agreements to the...

Amaravati, March 25 Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar has urged investors to expedite the implementation of renewable energy projects and ensure they are commissioned on schedule.During a review meeting held at the Secretariat with representatives of Brookfield-Axis and...

Amaravati, March 24 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday ordered a reduction in power purchase costs and a series of reforms aimed at stabilizing the state's energy utilities.During a review meeting with Energy Department officials, the CM emphasized bringing down the...

New Delhi, March 24 KPI Green Energy announced on Tuesday that its total energized capacity has reached 965 megawatts peak.In the context of renewable energy, charging/energization approval refers to the regulatory permission granted by grid operators for a renewable energy (RE) project to...

March 23, New Delhi: Countries across the region are struggling with severe shortages of oil and gas, and are taking urgent measures to address the crisis.In Bangladesh, petrol pump owners have warned that filling stations across the country could shut down at any moment due to a severe fuel...

New Delhi/Bengaluru, March 23 Amid the escalating conflict in West Asia, the Central government has stepped up monitoring of its potential impact on India. Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, stated this on Monday, adding that Prime Minister Narendra...

The government has implemented significant reforms in the coal sector over the past few years, and the allocation process for coal blocks has become more transparent.Responding to supplementary questions during Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha today, Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy stated that...

Mumbai, March 23 The supply of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) to commercial establishments in Maharashtra has been increased by 20 per cent, according to state Food and Civil Supplies Minister Chhagan Bhujbal, offering relief to restaurants and eateries.The government has decided to ease PNG...

New Delhi, March 21 India has achieved 1 billion tonne (BT) coal production for the second consecutive year, despite heightened uncertainties in global energy markets due to the West Asia crisis."With sustained and coordinated efforts across the coal sector and the invaluable contribution of...

New Delhi, March 20 Patel Engineering announced on Friday that it has secured a ₹230 crore project from Dorjlung Hydro Power Ltd, based in Bhutan.The first phase of the project, the 1,125 MW Dorjilung Hydroelectric Power Project in Bhutan, includes pre-construction work, Patel Engineering said...

Hyderabad, March 20 The Telangana government on Friday presented a budget of ₹3.24 lakh crore for the fiscal year 2026-27, an increase of nearly ₹20,000 crore over the previous year, with a focus on flagship programs such as the Musi Riverfront beautification project and the Hyderabad Metro Rail...

March 20, New Delhi — Saudi Arabia said a drone struck the SAMREF refinery in the port city of Yanbu on Thursday. The Saudi Defence Ministry said damage assessment was underway.Oil loadings at Yanbu's Red Sea port were briefly disrupted. The port is currently the only export outlet for the...

New Delhi, March 19 Total energy generation from India's nuclear power plants was 45,855 million units (MU) in 2022-23; 47,971 MU in 2023-24; and 56,681 MU in 2024-25, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Thursday.In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, the minister said the country currently...

New Delhi, March 19 The government has procured additional natural gas through a spot bid to increase urea production at fertilizer plants, which have been operating far below capacity due to a fuel shortage amid the West Asia crisis, a government official said on Thursday.Fertilizer plants in...

March 19, New Delhi – The Bharat Electricity Summit 2026, India's leading platform for the power and electricity sector, commenced in New Delhi today.The summit showcases India's leadership, scale, and innovation in renewable energy, storage, and power infrastructure, highlighting the nation's...

New Delhi, March 19 State-owned power giant NTPC announced on Thursday that its subsidiary, NTPC Renewable Energy, has begun commercial electricity supply of 165 MW from the 1200 MW Khavda-II solar project in Gujarat.This brings the total installed capacity of the NTPC group to 88,709 MW and...

New Delhi, March 19 A subsidiary of Coal India, BCCL, announced on Thursday that it had achieved a record single-day booking of approximately 2.37 lakh tonnes of coal under its special discount scheme, aimed at clearing existing stockpiles.Under the scheme, discounts ranging from ₹100 to ₹600...

New Delhi, March 19 The government stated on Thursday that India's domestic coal production is steadily meeting consumer demands, with state-owned Coal India Ltd (CIL) implementing robust measures to ensure uninterrupted fuel supply for all sectors, amid escalating tensions in West Asia.As a...