NTPC achieved a record capacity addition of 9,619 MW in fiscal year 2025-26. The company generated 432.2 billion units of electricity. Renewable capacity addition reached 5,488 MW. Coal production saw a 6.22 percent year-on-year growth. Power trading also experienced a 13 percent increase. NTPC is expanding its diversified portfolio and aims for 149 GW total…
New Delhi is shaking up its energy export policy with the introduction of a specialized excise duty on petrol exports. Meanwhile, the government is easing the burden on diesel and aviation fuel exports by cutting associated levies. Starting May 16, exporters will enjoy a zero road and infrastructure cess on petrol and diesel, although domestic…
The Centre has amended the Legal Metrology (Government Approved Test Centre) Rules, 2013, to expand verification infrastructure for weights and measures. Five new fuel dispensing systems, including CNG, LNG, and hydrogen, have been added to the GATC framework. This move aims to enhance verification services, improve efficiency, and support the adoption of cleaner fuels across…
A major announcement has emerged from the combined forces of Indian Oil Corporation and Bharat Petroleum Corporation regarding newfound oil deposits in Abu Dhabi. Tapped within the Onshore Block 1 exploration concession, Urja Bharat Pte Ltd, their collaborative entity, discovered oil in two wells. These discoveries play a vital role in bolstering India’s energy security…
After EU sanctions, Nayara Energy is using dark-fleet tankers and a limited crude import selection to maintain operations, raising concerns in India about energy security. The government has approved coastal tankers, including sanctioned vessels, to assist Nayara. Despite challenges, Russia assures continued crude supplies, employing special mechanisms to bypass sanctions.
Petrol Diesel Price Today in India: Domestic petrol and diesel prices remained stable across most major Indian cities on Saturday, despite firm global crude oil markets driven by geopolitical tensions. India’s oil marketing companies and the government have absorbed rising costs for over two months to prevent retail price hikes, though this arrangement is under…
BSNL and Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) have signed an agreement to deploy India’s first 5G captive non-public network in the refinery sector. This collaboration aims to establish secure, ultra-reliable, and real-time industrial connectivity, leveraging indigenous 5G infrastructure for mission-critical operations. The partnership is expected to create replicable models for other industrial sectors, supporting India’s digital…
Tata Power plans a significant capital expenditure of Rs 1.25 trillion from FY26-30, with 65% dedicated to clean energy projects. The company aims to reach 30 GW production capacity by FY30, including 20 GW of green energy. This expansion is projected to generate Rs 1 lakh crore in revenue and Rs 10,000 crore in PAT…
Work on the natural gas pipeline connecting Tripura and Mizoram is progressing well. Officials report 45 percent completion. The 119.5-km project is slated for completion by December 2027. This initiative will bring affordable gas to Mizoram for domestic, commercial, and industrial use.
Iran’s IRGC Navy has imposed new restrictions on maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, permitting only civilian vessels on designated Iranian routes. Military ships are explicitly barred from transiting the vital waterway. These directives follow Iran’s announcement of opening the strait and come amid US President Trump’s insistence on maintaining a naval blockade until…