Assam-based Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) gets Navratna status

Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) has been granted Navratna status, recognizing its strong performance and ambitious growth. This achievement is linked to its ongoing refinery expansion and the recently inaugurated bamboo-based bioethanol plant, driving energy security and green growth from Assam. The company is significantly increasing its capacity with a substantial investment.

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US sanctions cut India’s Russian oil imports by a third, more reductions likely

India’s imports of Russian crude oil fell sharply after tougher US sanctions on major Russian exporters took effect on November 21, with post-deadline flows dropping to around 1.27 million bpd. Although November imports averaged 1.8 million bpd—a five-month high due to pre-sanction stockpiling—arrivals in December are expected to fall to around 1.0 million bpd, with…

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Power consumption down 0.8% in November

India’s power consumption saw a dip in November. This marks the second month in a row with reduced demand. Favourable weather conditions are the main reason for this trend. Experts point to cooler temperatures reducing the need for cooling. The India Meteorological Department noted weather impacts across several regions.

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