India’s peak power demand reached an all-time high of 252.07 GW on Friday. This surge follows an intensifying heat wave across the country. Increased use of cooling devices like air conditioners and coolers is driving up electricity consumption. Experts anticipate further demand increases as heatwave conditions persist through the weekend and into May and June.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar defended India’s Russian oil imports, highlighting that China and the EU are larger buyers and that India is contributing to global energy stability, as encouraged by the U.S. He questioned the criticism directed at India, noting that its trade with Russia has not surged disproportionately and oil imports from the…
At least five vessels carrying about 3.4 million barrels were idling in the Yellow Sea as of Wednesday, double the volume of last week and the highest level for the grade in the region in more than five years, according to Kpler. The area is close to Shandong province, a hub for independent oil refiners.
GAIL’s Energy Fidelity vessel with a carrying capacity of 174,000 cubic meter (cbm) was flagged off on April 20 and is now en route to India. The ceremony was presided over by India’s Consul General in Houston, Texas, D C Manjunath, GAIL said in a statement.
Jakson Group has named Sourav Ganguly as its first brand ambassador. Ganguly will represent the company in campaigns promoting sustainable energy. He expressed his pleasure in joining a company contributing to India’s energy transition. Jakson Group’s chairman believes Ganguly’s credibility will boost the brand and accelerate the adoption of sustainable solutions.
Bangladesh’s High Court has ordered the Adani Group not to move ahead with its planned international arbitration in Singapore over a payment dispute with the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) until an ongoing investigation into their power purchase agreement is completed.
The Centre says a new law is needed to plug gaps in India’s nuclear framework, citing limits of the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 and the CLNDA, 2010. It flagged weak safety mandates, limited regulatory capacity and the absence of any requirement for proactive nuclear governance.
Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited has started trial runs for its second 800 MW power unit. This boosts the project’s capacity to 1,600 MW. The NTPC group’s total installed capacity now exceeds 90 GW. Jharkhand will receive 85 percent of the power generated. Unit-3 is under construction and expected by FY27.
Gurdeep Singh will continue as Chairman and Managing Director of NTPC. His tenure gets a one-year extension. The extension is effective from August 1, 2025, till July 31, 2026. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the proposal. Earlier, PESB found no suitable candidates for the CMD post. NTPC is India’s largest power producer under…
India’s ambitious oil and gas policy has failed to boost domestic production. Despite billions invested and extensive exploration, only one marginal field is producing. Experts question the policy’s effectiveness. Geological challenges and a shift in risk to companies deter global investment. The government continues auctions, but state-run firms dominate. This situation highlights India’s ongoing dependence…