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.
State-run BPCL announced that the SEAP-I project in Brazil, operated by Petrobras, has received Final Investment Decision. BPCL, through its subsidiary IBV, holds a 40% stake and will invest approximately $2.8 billion. The project, utilizing the FPSO vessel P-81, aims to enhance India’s energy security by diversifying oil supply sources.
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…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming the largest energy hog within worldwide digital infrastructure. In my latest research, published in the academic journal Joule today, I show that AI systems were responsible for up to 20% of global data center power demand by the end of last year. Moreover, this share could approach half of…
Induction cooking will significantly boost power demand. Experts predict an increase of 13 to 27 gigawatts. This new demand will be most noticeable during morning and evening peak hours. The government is also arranging additional gas-based power to meet summer demand. Thermal plants are deferring maintenance to ensure supply.
India is set for a massive power transmission investment of nearly Rs 9 trillion by 2032, according to a Kotak Neo report. This will support the country’s clean energy goals by building essential grid infrastructure. Renewable energy capacity is growing rapidly, requiring extensive transmission lines and substations. High-Voltage Direct Current systems will be crucial.
State-owned fuel retailers IOC, BPCL and HPCL posted a combined profit of Rs 16,184 crore in Q1 FY26, more than two-and-a-half times higher than last year, helped by strong petrol and diesel marketing margins despite crude oil price declines.
Reliance Infrastructure has secured an arbitration award of Rs 526 crore against Aravali Power Company Ltd. This favorable outcome stems from the arbitral tribunal’s decision, which deemed the termination of their contract invalid. The award covers consequential claims, marking a significant victory for Reliance Infra following the 2018 dispute.
Adani Power has received a Letter of Intent from Bihar State Power Generation Company. The company will supply 2,274 MW of electricity. This power will come from a 2,400 MW thermal power project in Bhagalpur district. The project will use ultra-supercritical technology. Adani Power plans to invest around $3 billion in this greenfield project.
Reliance Industries and its offshore partners are strongly denying allegations of siphoning gas from ONGC fields. The companies are in the Supreme Court challenging a High Court verdict that overturned an arbitral award in their favor. The Centre had demanded over a billion dollars for gas allegedly migrated from ONGC blocks to their KG-D6 area.