NHPC said that the signing of memorandum of agreement with Arunachal Pradesh is underway and the project proposal is under approval. The Etalin plant is being envisaged as a run-of-the-river project involving the construction of two concrete gravity dams on Dri and Tangon rivers, tributaries of Dibang river.
India’s power sector is shifting focus from electricity shortages to ensuring reliable power during non-solar hours. Rapid renewable energy growth creates challenges for evening and night-time demand. The country needs enhanced transmission and storage infrastructure. Battery storage and flexible thermal generation will be crucial. Delays in capacity additions could lead to power shortages. Coal power…
Adani Energy Solutions Limited has commissioned a 1,000 MW HVDC transmission link between Kudus and Aarey in Mumbai. This project, featuring the world’s first compact HVDC substation, aims to enhance Mumbai’s power supply reliability and integrate renewable energy sources. It was conceived following the 2020 Mumbai blackout to reduce reliance on in-city generation and strengthen…
Reliance Industries’ Oil-to-Chemicals segment faced margin pressures in the March quarter due to rising crude premiums, elevated freight, and insurance costs. Despite strong global refining margins, the company reported a 3.7% year-on-year decline in O2C EBITDA, impacted by higher fuel costs and policy interventions.
India has capped refinery margins to manage losses on domestic fuel sales. This follows a windfall tax on fuel exports. The move aims to balance record losses on petrol and diesel due to high international oil prices. Refineries will now effectively transfer excess earnings to state-run marketing companies. This adjustment impacts the pricing of diesel,…
V Anantha Nageswaran has called for India to build strategic buffers to manage the ongoing energy shock triggered by the West Asia crisis, warning it is the most severe in recent times.
An India-linked LPG tanker, Sarv Shakti, has successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz, marking a rare transit amid ongoing restrictions linked to the Iran conflict. The vessel, carrying about 45,000 tonnes of cooking gas and linked to Indian Oil Corporation, highlights India’s efforts to ease supply shortages as fuel flows through the strait remain severely…
Former Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian stated that US strikes on Venezuela are unlikely to significantly impact the global oil market. He noted that prevailing market opinion suggests limited consequences for oil prices, indicating no major disruption to supply or pricing. This comes after the US captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife following…
Indian refiners are awaiting government guidance on Russian oil imports after the U.S. imposed new tariffs due to India’s energy ties with Russia. While state refiners paused, private companies continue Russian oil imports. If forced to cut Russian imports, India may turn to Middle East, Africa and the Americas.
State-run ONGC has cancelled a tender for jack-up rigs due to concerns over unusual price hikes and bid patterns, suspecting collusive practices. The company observed a nearly 60% increase in day rates within nine months, significantly exceeding market norms. ONGC aims to ensure fair competition and safeguard public funds by upholding procurement integrity.