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India's crude imports hit 2026 high in September as Gulf supplies surge despite Hormuz risks
India’s crude oil imports rose to a 2026-high of 5.26 million barrels per day in September as Gulf supplies surged, with Iraq becoming the country’s second-largest supplier after Russia. Increased flows through the Strait of Hormuz have offered Indian refiner…
India has 62 MMT annual compressed biogas potential; animal waste could become the biggest contributor: Report
India can produce sixty-two million metric tonnes of compressed biogas annually. Animal waste alone offers substantial potential for biogas generation. Agricultural residues and municipal solid waste also contribute significantly to this potential. Biogas pro…
Coal India makes move into iron ore in diversification push
Coal India is expanding into mining of other minerals and generate green power as India inches closer to achieving net zero emissions by 2070
India Ethanol Supply Strengthened by Diversified Feedstocks
Commercial crude oil extraction in Ashoknagar to start in July
Commercial crude oil production at ONGC’s Ashoknagar (Baigachhi) project near Kolkata to start by end of July; basin holds 240M+ barrels, Rs 1,000cr invested.
Indo-Pacific, the new Gulf: Geopolitics joins petronomics to infuse the region with new energy
The Indo-Pacific region is becoming a central energy hub as the US shifts focus from West Asian oil due to ongoing regional tensions and fluctuating prices. Countries such as India, Japan and South Korea are now turning to suppliers in the Western Hemisphere,…
Adani Group targets 10 GW nuclear power capacity by 2035
Mint Explainer | What the US sanctions waiver on Iranian oil sales means for India and the global energy market
The US has waived sanctions on Iranian oil sales for 60 days, potentially boosting global oil supplies and lowering prices amidst increased demand. Indian refiners are expected to cautiously resume imports, considering trade feasibility and payment mechanisms.
India Isn’t Rushing Back to Middle Eastern Oil Despite Hormuz Reopening
India dependence on imported thermal coal to remain firm
The import coal dependent power facilities are engineered to run on high-calorific, low-ash imported coal and face significant technical challenges in switching to domestic supply, which has much higher ash content and different combustion properties.
HPCL's Rajasthan refinery restarts key crude unit after April fire
The Rajasthan refinery will be India's 24th and the second most complex unit yet in India
SED to Develop India’s Advanced 2G Ethanol Biorefinery with ₹150 Crore Government Financial Assistance under PM JI-VAN
Government-supported project integrates global carbon recycling innovation with indigenous biomass gasification technology, advancing India’s next-generation biofuel ecosystem
Does E20 petrol attract ants due to sugar residue? Here's what you need to know
India mandates E20 petrol from April 1, 2026. Viral claims suggest E20 attracts ants due to sugar. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) refutes this, calling it baseless. Fuel-grade ethanol undergoes purification, removing sugars. Denaturants in ethano…
PixelSky invests Rs 40-45 crore in biofuels firm GPS Renewables
PixelSky Capital, backed by IndigoEdge and Yumlane founder Hitesh Ahuja, has invested Rs 40-45 crore in waste-to-energy firm GPS Renewables. The company builds compressed biogas plants, aligning with India's energy security goals. PixelSky aims for a final cl…
India declines Russian LNG under sanctions, talks continue on permitted cargoes, sources say
India has refused Russian liquefied natural gas shipments under United States sanctions. This decision comes amid energy supply concerns due to Middle East tensions. A Russian LNG tanker bound for India remains in limbo. India prioritizes avoiding sanctioned …
AI may be written in code, but it runs on electricity and India has structural advantage: Jeet Adani
Jeet Adani, Director, Adani Digital Labs on Tuesday said that the future of artificial intelligence will be driven by infrastructure and energy, emphasising that India has a clear structural advantage as it enters a new phase of AI-led growth.