Indian Oil Corporation, India’s top refiner, has issued tenders for ships. These vessels will transport liquefied petroleum gas and oil. The cargo will be lifted from ports located within the Strait of Hormuz. This marks the first such tender since a U.S.-Iran agreement. The company seeks to charter a VLGC, a Suezmax tanker, and a…
India plans to boost its oil security. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, ONGC, will build a new strategic petroleum reserve facility in Mangaluru. This project will significantly increase the nation’s emergency crude storage capacity. The government aims to strengthen energy security following past supply disruptions. This move marks a new approach with a state-run company…
India’s thermal coal imports have reached a four-year low. This decline is attributed to higher domestic coal output and a significant rise in renewable energy generation. The country is actively reducing its dependence on imported coal for power. Increased local production and growing green energy sources are reshaping India’s energy landscape.
Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd’s joint venture refinery in Rajasthan has restarted its crude distillation unit after a fire in April. This restart allows for a phased ramp-up of fuel production. Key products like diesel, LPG, and petcoke are already being produced. Petrol production is expected next week. The refinery is a significant project for India’s…
PetroChina and Indian Oil faced difficulties securing tankers for Iraqi crude. PetroChina and Indian Oil Corp could not find vessels. Sinochem is searching for a tanker. High shipping rates and transit concerns persist. This follows an interim deal between the United States and Iran. Indian Oil Corp declared force majeure on a cargo.
India’s commercial and industrial energy storage market is set for significant expansion. Projections show growth from under 1 GWh in 2025 to an estimated 22-31 GWh by 2032. This surge is fueled by increasing electricity costs and the widespread adoption of renewable energy sources. Reliable power and decarbonisation goals also contribute to this upward trend.
India’s current account deficit is projected to widen significantly. Higher crude oil prices are expected to drive this increase. This will put pressure on the economy. Experts anticipate Brent crude to average between USD 90-95 per barrel this fiscal. This is a substantial rise from previous levels. The deficit is forecast to reach 2.2 percent…
Global energy transition readiness has declined for the first time in over a decade. Geopolitical risks are a major factor. However, India has registered one of the strongest improvements. India advanced two places to rank 70th on the World Economic Forum’s Energy Transition Index 2026. This progress is attributed to infrastructure gains and improvements in…
Indian state fuel companies are facing financial strain. They are borrowing more money as they sell petrol, diesel, and LPG at prices lower than the market. Revenue losses for these companies reached one trillion rupees in the first quarter of this year. While other nations increased fuel prices significantly, India’s price hikes have been modest.