Energy

Sheikh Hamad: The Emir who transformed Qatar into an energy giant

Qatar's journey from a small Gulf oil producer to the world's LNG leader was shaped by Sheikh Hamad's energy strategy and long-term global partnerships

Govt invites global bids for 10 gwh manufacturing under PLI ACC scheme

Centre invites global bids for 10 GWh ACC battery manufacturing under the PLI scheme to boost grid-scale energy storage and strengthen domestic production

India's energy supplies secure against instant risks from US-Iran tensions

Officials say India has adequate crude oil, LNG and LPG inventories to withstand any near-term supply disruption even as renewed US-Iran tensions push up crude prices

India's energy storage pipeline hits 140 GWh, says Shripad Yesso Naik

India has commissioned 7.5 GWh of energy storage capacity, with over 140 GWh under development as the government steps up support for battery storage and recycling

India, Aus deepen energy ties, operationalise civil nuclear cooperation

The two countries finalised arrangements for long-term Australian uranium exports to India and expanded cooperation in critical minerals, mining, renewable energy and energy security

LNG emerged as a reliable source of energy security amid West Asia war

Senior industry officials say that New Delhi is ignoring a cleaner burning fuel, which offered more supply security during the war compared to crude oil and LPG

Statistics ministry expert panel seeks uniform energy data standards

The panel has recommended common end-use categories, conversion factors and product classifications to harmonise India's energy statistics and improve policy analysis

India, Japan unveil 16 summit outcomes to deepen strategic partnership

The two countries agreed to strengthen cooperation in energy security, AI, defence, supply chains, mobility and investments while advancing economic resilience and Indo-Pacific stability

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ends Gulf tour as allies share Iran woes

Marco Rubio sought to reassure Gulf allies that any US-Iran agreement would protect regional security and preserve free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz

Adani Power targets 23.7 GW capacity addition by FY32 with ₹2 trn capex

The company plans to add 23,720 MW of thermal power capacity by FY32 through brownfield and greenfield projects, while Adani Energy Solutions outlined its expansion pipeline

India, Iran explore opportunities to cooperate in energy sector: Puri

Iran and the United States signed an interim deal, after which Washington issued a temporary license for the export of Iranian energy products

$24.6 bn clean energy financial flows to developing nations in 2024: UN rpt

International public financial flows for clean energy reached $24.6 billion in 2024, while progress on electricity access and clean cooking remained too slow to meet SDG 7 targets

CEEW flags risks to India's energy security from import exposure

The think tank recommends diversifying crude and LNG suppliers, expanding strategic reserves and modernising refineries to reduce vulnerabilities to supply shocks

Indian biogas turns price-competitive with LNG for the first time

Improved competitiveness of biogas--a cleaner-burning fuel derived by processing organic municipal waste, parali or press mud from sugarcane factories among others-relieves pressure on the government

Energy cyber security | Expert’s take

In this session, Vilas Shewale, Principal Specialist at Energy Transfer, talks about the energy sector, cybersecurity and provides career tips to the B-Schoolers.

Fuel exports decline to 930,000 bpd in May, lowest since 2022

India's exports of refined petroleum products fell to about 930,000 barrels per day (bpd) in May, their lowest level since October 2022, as refinery maintenance, changing production priorities and stronger domestic demand curtailed overseas shipments. Exports declined to around 930,000 bpd, down to levels last seen when shipments averaged 926,000 bpd in October 2022, reflecting a combination of lower refinery throughput and a growing focus on supplying the domestic market, according to data analytics firm Kpler. "This sharp cutback was driven by a combination of lower refinery throughput, maintenance activity, and a structural pivot toward the domestic market," said Sumit Ritolia, model and refining manager at Kpler. A key factor behind the decline was planned maintenance at Reliance Industries' Jamnagar refining complex, India's largest refinery and a major exporter of refined fuels. The maintenance programme reduced crude processing rates and limited the availability of export ...

Venezuela's Delcy Rodriguez likely to visit India amid oil supply shifts

Acting President's visit comes as India increases Venezuelan crude purchases to offset supply disruptions caused by the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz

ONGC says gas to drive revenue growth; ₹33,000 crore projects underway

New well gas constituted 17 per cent of production and 21 per cent of revenue in FY26 from ONGC nomination gas portfolio

War, energy shortages boost China's influence in regional energy security

As the Iran war disrupts global energy flows, China is using fuel supplies and renewable technology to deepen its strategic influence across Asia

Best of BS Opinion: Credit guarantee scheme will help small businesses

Today's opinion wrap explores the economic fallout of the West Asia conflict, digital governance reforms, telecom disaster preparedness and the growing role of AI in policymaking