India aims to cut reliance on imported chemicals through coal gasification. The government is offering significant financial support and incentives for new projects. Companies have been urged to invest in coal gasification plants. A draft proposal is expected soon, with the scheme likely to launch by early July.
At Reliance Industries’ 48th AGM, Anant Ambani said global energy markets faced supply disruptions, trade shifts and petrochemical overcapacity, but Reliance delivered strong performance. He announced ₹75,000 crore investments in new projects, highlighted Hazira’s upcoming carbon fibre facility, and stressed E&P’s role in India’s energy security. Mukesh Ambani called India’s rise unstoppable, even as Reliance…
Indian refiners are making payments for Iranian oil using Chinese yuan. This is happening through ICICI Bank’s Shanghai office. Indian Oil and Reliance have bought shipments under a temporary U.S. sanctions waiver. This payment method has not been previously reported. India has also used yuan for Russian oil. The U.S. waiver on Iranian oil is…
India’s Ministry of External Affairs on Friday said it does not support unilateral sanctions, responding to the EU’s latest penalties on Russia that include a Rosneft-linked oil refinery in Gujarat. “Energy security is a paramount responsibility to meet citizens’ basic needs,” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated in a post on X.
India’s diesel exports saw a significant shift in May. Africa became the primary destination, absorbing over 80% of shipments. This change happened as demand from Asia and Europe weakened. Geopolitical tensions also reshaped global diesel trade flows. Higher refinery operations in Asia reduced import needs. Europe received no diesel, while Asian shipments dropped sharply.
India’s ONGC is considering establishing a trading unit to manage the crude oil and refined fuels produced and imported by its group companies. An internal group has been created to explore the legal and logistical aspects of this plan. This unit aims to streamline the sales and procurement of approximately 100 million tonnes of oil…
India has launched the National Deep Water Exploration Mission to boost domestic oil and gas production and reduce its heavy reliance on imports. This strategic initiative focuses on exploring frontier offshore basins, aiming to secure energy for decades while continuing the transition to clean energy sources.
New Delhi-based IntelliSmart was set up as a joint venture between NIIF and Energy Efficiency Services Ltd. in 2019 to roll out a smart meter program to Indian power companies, according to an announcement at the time. The meters can be read remotely and are also used to identify network failures, as well as provide…
Speaking at the CII Summit on Friday, road transport and highways secretary V Umashankar said since diesel consumption is almost two times that of petrol consumption, the impact of diesel blending will be far greater on our energy security than even petrol blending. The event saw the launch of a CII Knight Frank Report which…
Commercial LPG cylinder prices surged by Rs 993 on May 1, 2026, reaching Rs 3,071.50 in Delhi, driven by the US-Iran-Israel conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Domestic cylinder prices remain unchanged. The price of 14.2 kg LPG domestic cylinder in Delhi costs Rs 913.