City gas companies are shifting focus to domestic gas and accelerating pipeline construction due to supply disruptions from the Iran war. Tight LPG supply has led to a surge in piped natural gas connections. Companies are hiring more workers and investing heavily in infrastructure. Government support is also increasing, speeding up project approvals and execution…
India is rapidly expanding its use of ethanol, a sugar-based fuel. This strategy aims to cut reliance on imported crude oil and boost farmer incomes. Recent policy changes support higher ethanol blends in vehicles and even aviation fuel. The nation is moving towards E20 and exploring E100. This push is a coordinated effort across agriculture,…
India’s LPG consumption plummeted by 13% in March due to West Asia conflict-induced supply disruptions. Despite government efforts to boost domestic production and meet household demand, commercial and bulk sales saw significant drops. However, overall LPG consumption for the fiscal year ending March 2026 still registered a 6% increase.
Arun Singh’s tenure as ONGC chairman is extended by one year. His leadership has stabilized crude production and improved gas pricing. ONGC has seen healthy profits and a significant share price increase. The company is now focused on cost optimization to manage soft crude prices. This strategic move aims to protect margins and sustain investor…
Prime Minister Modi announced India’s commitment to energy independence through nuclear power reforms, opening the sector to private investment. With work underway on 10 new nuclear reactors, India aims to increase nuclear power generation capacity tenfold by 2047. The nation has already achieved its goal of sourcing 50% of its energy from clean sources ahead…
Russian oil exports significantly declined in November due to buyer caution over stricter US sanctions, leading to a substantial drop in Moscow’s oil revenue. This fall, coupled with lower Urals crude prices, marked the lowest export revenues since the Ukraine conflict began. Global oil supply also decreased, with OPEC+ contributing significantly to the decline.
A gas pipeline at ONGC’s Mori-5 well in Andhra Pradesh’s Dr B R Ambedkar Konaseema district caught fire on Monday following a leakage. Operated by Deep Industries Ltd, the well experienced the blaze during production enhancement operations. Fortunately, no casualties were reported. Senior ONGC officials and district administration are on-site to assess the situation and…
US firm I Squared Capital is investing one billion dollars in India’s power transmission sector. A new entity, Cube Grid, will build essential grid infrastructure. This move taps into a multi-decade opportunity driven by India’s growing energy needs. The company sees stable, long-term returns from transmission projects. This investment will support India’s economic growth and…
India is launching a new program to significantly increase compressed biogas production. Higher guaranteed purchase prices and subsidies will encourage new plant development. This initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions and reliance on imported fossil fuels. The policy seeks to expand operational biogas plants from around 200 to 700.
The Supreme Court will review the Indian Energy Exchange’s challenge to a regulatory order. This order mandates market coupling for power trading. The court refused to halt the implementation of this process. The Indian Energy Exchange argues the order is arbitrary and will harm its market share. The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission is now required…