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Oil India Limited has found natural gas in its third exploratory well in the Andaman offshore block. This is the second well in the block to confirm hydrocarbon presence. The discovery is a positive indicator for future exploration in the area. OIL is currently processing seismic data for further appraisal well drilling.

India is looking to deepen its energy partnership with Venezuela, with Indian companies expressing readiness to expand their presence. This move is part of India’s strategy to diversify energy sources amid disruptions to global oil supplies caused by the West Asia conflict. Venezuela’s vast oil reserves make it a key player in India’s efforts to…

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.

India is launching E85 fuel on Friday. This is an 80-85% ethanol-blended petrol. The move aims to boost flex fuel mobility across the nation. Minister Hardeep Singh Puri will attend the launch event in New Delhi. Automakers like Maruti Suzuki and Hero MotoCorp are already introducing flex fuel vehicle variants.

A new fixed Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) pricing mechanism will set a uniform selling price of approximately Rs 115 per litre in Delhi for both domestic and international airline operations. This replaces the previous capped-price system, aiming to stabilize fuel costs for airlines amid West Asia crisis volatility.

India is expanding its network of ethanol fuel stations across Delhi-NCR, Pune, Mumbai, and Nagpur. This initiative aims to significantly reduce the country’s reliance on imported fossil fuels. The government plans to increase the number of these stations to 500 by the end of 2026 and anticipates 5,000 by 2027. This move supports cleaner fuel…

Nayara Energy has finished its scheduled maintenance at the Vadinar refinery. This critical work involved thousands of personnel and heavy equipment. The refinery, India’s second-largest, is now back online. Nayara ensured fuel supplies remained uninterrupted across its network during the shutdown. The company focused on safety, efficiency, and reliability. This project strengthens India’s energy security.

India’s fuel price hikes are minor globally, with the nation ranking second lowest. This stability stems from a focused energy strategy. The government balances energy security with affordability. India is promoting ethanol blending and flex-fuel vehicles. This transition is structural, accelerating cleaner energy adoption across millions of vehicles. Such moves align with India’s long-term energy…

Iran war: Tankers are using stealth to exit the Strait of Hormuz, freeing oil trapped in the Gulf. The practice of ships going dark is widespread. This makes it harder to gauge market flows. Oil on water in the Gulf has dropped. This shows outflows are inching higher. The market may not return to normal.