Oil prices may surge significantly in August claimed ADNOC’s chief. This could happen if demand increases and the Iran war supply issues continue. Experts suggest it might take a year for supply chains to fully recover. Transit through the Strait of Hormuz will remain affected as long as peace remains uncertain.
Jammu and Kashmir is reviving the 120-year-old Mohra Power Project. This historic hydroelectric facility shut down in the 1990s. The government is accelerating power generation efforts. The project’s revival holds historical and symbolic value. It is a significant piece of Kashmir’s engineering heritage.
Tata Power is set to explore small modular reactor projects of 20-50 megawatt capacity. This move follows proposed legal amendments to allow private participation in India’s nuclear sector. The company is already scouting locations for future nuclear ventures. While new plants will take time to materialize, the government aims for 100 GW nuclear capacity by…
The Indian government is actively considering a policy to accelerate the affordable adoption of E85 fuel, a blend of 85% ethanol with petrol. This move follows the unveiling of India’s first flex-fuel motorcycles compatible with E85, signaling a significant step in the nation’s energy transition.
The Supreme Court has overturned a Gujarat High Court ruling. Adani Power Limited will receive a refund for customs duty paid on electricity. This duty was levied on power generated in a Special Economic Zone and supplied domestically. The court stated that previous judgments had already declared such levies invalid.
India’s first indigenous prototype fast breeder reactor at Kalpakkam has achieved criticality. This marks a major milestone in the nation’s pursuit of nuclear self-reliance. The reactor’s success bolsters the three-stage nuclear program. Experts highlight its role in harnessing India’s vast thorium reserves for future energy security.
Sterlite Electric Ltd has secured orders worth Rs 1,500 crore in Q1 FY’26, driven by green energy projects and exports. The company’s advanced conductors, power cables, and OPGW products are in high demand across domestic and international markets. Sterlite Electric is strengthening its global presence with exports to various regions.
The India-bound LPG tanker MV Sunshine is safely navigating the Strait of Hormuz. The Indian Navy is providing support for its secure passage. Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister stated that peace in the Strait of Hormuz would improve safety. He also mentioned that Iran welcomes any Indian initiative to reduce regional tensions, highlighting strong India-Iran cultural…
US President Donald Trump on Thursday accused Iran of doing a “very poor job” of allowing oil through the Strait of Hormuz and of breaching the terms of their two-week ceasefire agreement. “Iran is doing a very poor job, dishonorable some would say, of allowing Oil to go through the Strait of Hormuz,” Trump said…
APTRANSCO is undertaking projects valued at Rs 5,000 crore to bolster the power transmission network. Further projects worth Rs 3,000 crore are also being planned. Officials are tasked with creating implementation and procurement calendars for substations and materials. The state government aims for uninterrupted quality power supply.