Energy Sector News
Latest developments in India's power, renewable energy, and generator industries — plus global energy markets. Curated from trusted industry publications.
Power & Grid
Utility, transmission, distribution, capacity additions
NTPC board approves raising up to ₹12,000 cr via NCD issue
NTPC's board approved raising ₹2,000 crore via non-convertible debentures. The company's group installed capacity grew to 90,904 MW by June 2026. Commercial power generation rose…
ONGC spuds first deepwater exploratory well in Mahanadi Basin
The drilling programme under the Samudra Manthan Mission targets untapped offshore reserves and higher domestic oil and gas production.
ENGIE achieves financial closure for 250 MW Khaba solar project in Rajasthan
The project has secured financing from leading global financial institutions, supporting the next phase of development.
Indian crude oil basket up 11% in a day to $103 a barrel
Indian crude oil prices have significantly increased due to shipping disruptions. Global benchmark Brent crude also crossed the $100 per barrel mark.
RECPDCL Announces Winner of 4.5 GW Transmission Project
Listen to this article REC Power Development and Consultancy (RECPDCL) has announced the winner of its auction to set up an interstate transmission system (ISTS) to
Renewable & Clean Energy
Solar, wind, hydro, EV, storage, hydrogen
NextEra beats profit estimates as data centre power demand lifts utility growth
NextEra Energy reported strong second-quarter profits, exceeding Wall Street expectations. Rising electricity demand from data centers significantly boosted its utility and…
CG Power Reports Record Q1 FY27 Revenue and Profit as Order Book Surges 45% to INR 17,333 Crore
CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited achieved record first-quarter results for FY2026-27, with revenue rising 16% to INR 3,061 crore and a 27% increase in Profit After Tax to…
Juniper Green Energy to open ₹1,800-cr IPO on July 30
Juniper Green Energy will launch its ₹1,800-crore initial public offering on July 30. The company plans to raise funds through a fresh issue of equity shares. Proceeds will be…
Renewable energy expansion, battery storage push key to green transition: Pralhad Joshi
India is accelerating its clean energy transition with a strong push in battery storage, wind and solar power, Union minister Pralhad Joshi said at the Sustainability Conclave…
LONGi Partners with Innoptus and Delft Solar Teams for 2026 American Solar Challenge
LONGi has partnered with Belgium's Innoptus Solar Team and the Netherlands' Delft Solar Team for the 2026 American Solar Challenge, aimed at validating high-efficiency…
Generator & Industrial Equipment
Diesel gensets, power-backup, OEMs, infrastructure equipment
Tunnelling Through the Himalayas: How L&T is Redefining Rail Infrastructure in Uttarakhand
The case study highlights successful tunnel construction in the Himalayas through adaptive engineering, sustainability measures, and strong project management under severe…
Interview: Francois Valois, Senior Vice President, Open Applications, Bentley Systems
The interview explores how Bentley Systems’ open, AI-enabled applications, digital twins, and interoperable workflows can accelerate India’s infrastructure delivery, improve…
HPCL shaves over ₹1,000 crore off Mumbai Lube project cost amid Q1 loss
HPCL attributed the margin squeeze in Q1 to retail pricing conditions, noting that "due to the suppressed marketing margins on certain petroleum products, the profitability is…
Adani Energy Solutions wins ₹8,500 crore Andhra Pradesh transmission project
The project will support upcoming green hydrogen and green ammonia plants in Vizag while meeting rising power demand from the region's expanding digital infrastructure.
Balkrishna Industries Renews Big Bash League Partnership for Another Three Years
The renewal of the agreement reflects the strength of the relationship built between the two companies over the past seasons, confirming a shared vision based on long-term…
Energy Markets & Policy
International energy markets, regulation, trade
Strategy Amid Uncertainty: Why Decisioning Maturity is the Critical Differentiator in Today’s Power Markets
The pace of change in energy markets has never been faster. Price signals that once evolved over days now shift within settlement windows. Geopolitical shocks that once took weeks…
White House Expands Data Center Ratepayer Pledge as Congress Moves to Codify Protections
Congress and the White House advanced parallel tracks this week to keep large data centers from shifting their grid costs onto electricity customers, reflecting a concern that has…
Federal Court Upholds NRC’s Generic Severe-Accident Review for Nuclear Plant License Renewals
A federal appeals court has upheld the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC’s) use of a generic environmental analysis for nuclear plant license renewals, rejecting claims that…
IHI Power Services Rebrands After Acquisition by Japan’s Kyuden
A major operator of power plants in the U.S. has a new name. IHI Power Services Corp. (IPSC) will now be known as Kyuden Energy Partners Corp. after the company finalized its…
Caelux Signs Partnership Deals With Leading India Solar Module Makers
A California-based solar power equipment group said it has signed two separate five-year, 5-GW commercialization partnerships with a pair of India's leading solar module…
Power Generation Industry
OEMs, large projects, grid expansion, storage, energy transition
Poland: R.Power enlists EPCs for 2.2GWh of BESS, EDF and Eurus, Eiffel and Ergy co-invest in projects
It's been a busy week for the large-scale energy storage market in Poland, with projects moved to construction and delivery by EDF Power Solutions & Eurus Energy Europe, Eiffel…
Sodium-ion BESS: CATL in 2GWh Eastern Europe collaboration, ESS Inc signs LOI for 500MWh of US deployments
ESS Tech Inc is deploying sodium-ion BESS in the US with Juniper Energy, while CATL deploys its sodium-ion technology in Eastern Europe with Solarpro.
Alpiq follows Harmony Energy acquisition with 1.2GWh project announcement
Two weeks after announcing its acquisition of Harmony Energy, Swiss power firm Alpiq has unveiled its first large-scale battery project in its home country.
AI data centres’ battery dilemma: when mission-critical uptime meets thermal runaway risk
Qingfeng Yuan, CTO of Ampace, explains how semi-solid state cell chemistry and high-frequency cycling validation are addressing the artificial intelligence infrastructure sector's…
Europe ROUNDUP: Grenergy, MaxSolar with Saft, and Amarenco progress BESS projects in Spain, Germany, and France
In this news roundup, Grenergy, MaxSolar and Saft, and Amarenco have made significant advancements on BESS projects in Spain, Germany, and France.
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