An oil tanker carrying Russian Urals crude, initially destined for Nayara Energy’s Vadinar port in India, has been rerouted to Mundra port following EU sanctions on Nayara. Two tankers have also avoided loading refined products from Vadinar. The cargo of 700,000 barrels of Urals has been purchased by HPCL-Mittal Energy Ltd (HMEL) for its refinery.
Big news for the power sector. The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission will implement power market coupling. This begins with the ‘day-ahead market’. The target is January 2026. This move follows discussions with power sector stakeholders. Market coupling aims for price convergence. It will align electricity prices across regions. This creates a consistent pricing structure for…
The government is planning to boost local manufacturing of critical power transmission equipment, especially for HVDC lines, through stakeholder discussions and initiatives like technology acquisition. This move, spurred by the FY26 budget’s clean tech focus, aims to strengthen the supply chain, increase domestic value addition, and support the expansion of power transmission infrastructure for renewable…
Indian Oil Corporation’s restructuring of its pipeline division and outsourcing plans for aviation fuel stations, depots, and terminals are facing strong internal opposition. The Indian Oil Officers Association has cautioned the petroleum minister about potential risks to operational integrity and strategic interests. Concerns include compromised safety standards and misaligned priorities during emergencies due to privatization.
India’s oil ministry proposes a draft contract offering compensation to explorers if the government seizes assets or contractual rights under oilfield agreements. This move addresses international energy companies’ concerns about expropriation, aiming to attract foreign investment in exploration. However, compensation is conditional and won’t apply in certain situations, such as failure to submit a field…
In a significant win for regulatory bodies, the Supreme Court has upheld the Delhi High Court’s decision, exempting the fees collected by the CERC and DERC from GST. This ruling dismisses demands for an 18% tax on regulatory fees, affirming that these bodies perform quasi-judicial functions, not support services.
Petronet LNG is seeking a ₹120 billion ($1.4 billion) loan to fund a petrochemical plant in Dahej and an LNG terminal in Gopalpur. SBI Capital Markets is advising the deal, with Axis Bank, SBI, and Union Bank likely participants. If approved, it would be among India’s biggest rupee loans this year, diversifying Petronet’s earnings beyond…
Reliance Industries is under scrutiny after the EU’s new diesel sanctions targeting Russian crude. The company recently bought Abu Dhabi’s Murban crude in a rare move and is reportedly exploring alternatives to Russian oil, which accounts for nearly half its imports. With Europe buying a fifth of Reliance’s fuel exports, the shift may impact sourcing…
Nayara Energy, an Indian refiner with Russian backing, faced EU sanctions. The company then revised payment terms for a naphtha export tender. It sought advance payment or a letter of credit. Consequently, the tender was skipped. A BP-chartered tanker also left a Nayara port without loading. Nayara has criticized the EU sanctions as unjust.
Following EU sanctions, shipowners and oil traders are increasingly avoiding Russia-backed Nayara Energy, leading to logistical disruptions. Several tankers, including the Talara and Chang Hang Xing Yun, have altered their courses, canceling planned cargo pickups from Vadinar port. This hesitation raises concerns about broader impacts on trading and financing for the Indian refiner, in which…