energy security

New Delhi, April 7. Fast breeder reactors will play a crucial role in delivering reliable, low-carbon base-load power with higher thermal efficiency, the government said on Tuesday, as India’s 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) achieved first criticality.This milestone, marking the...

Jaipur, April 5 Amid heightened geopolitical tensions and uncertainty in global oil markets, Oil India Ltd has significantly ramped up crude production from Rajasthan's Thar desert, achieving a record output of 1,202 barrels per day from the Jodhpur sandstone formation, officials said.The...

New Delhi, April 3 Coal India's subsidiary, NCL, announced on Friday that it supplied a record 137.08 million tonnes (MT) of coal to its customers in the power and other sectors during 2025-26, significantly bolstering India's energy security amid rising domestic demand and shifting global...

New Delhi, April 2 State-owned CIL has reported its first sales growth in six months for March, reflecting a build-up of coal stocks before peak summer demand amid gas shortages due to the West Asia conflict.Coal India (CIL) accounts for over 80 per cent of domestic coal production.The coal...

Seoul, April 2 – South Korea has secured approximately 50 million barrels of alternative oil supplies for this month to replace supplies from the Middle East, which have been disrupted due to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, government officials said on Thursday, pledging continued...

New Delhi, April 1 Coal India's subsidiary, SECL, announced on Wednesday that it had registered a 5.26 per cent increase in production and a 4.6 per cent increase in the volume of dry fuel supplied in 2025-26, signaling steady progress amid rising energy demand.SECL recorded a total coal...

New Delhi, March 30 Five companies, including Acme Cleantec and NTPC Renewable Energy, signed a 10-year binding agreement on Monday to supply 6.7 lakh tonnes of green ammonia to fertilizer companies like IFFCO and Coromandel International.This development is significant amid the West Asia...

NUPPL Begins Coal Production at Pachwara South Block in Jharkhand Coal Output Starts to Support Power Generation Needs New Delhi, March 29 Neyveli Uttar Pradesh Power Limited, a joint venture between NLC India Ltd and Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd, has commenced coal production at...

SJM Raises Concern Over Panic Fuel Buying, Urges Shift Towards Renewable Energy Surge in LPG Bookings and Fuel Demand Triggers Alarm New Delhi, March 29: The RSS-affiliated Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) on Sunday flagged concerns over rising panic buying of fuel and a sharp increase in LPG...

Government Pushes Mission-Mode Expansion of PNG Network, Targets 50 Lakh New Connections New Delhi, March 28: Union Minister Manohar Lal on Saturday outlined a comprehensive roadmap to accelerate the expansion of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) infrastructure across urban India, with a strong focus on...

Colombo, March 26 Sri Lanka and Russia began talks here on Thursday aimed at purchasing Russian oil to strengthen bilateral energy cooperation, officials said.The talks were led by visiting Russian Deputy Energy Minister Roman Marshavin, the Russian Embassy said.Officials of the state oil...

Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant Fuel Loading Marks Critical Milestone for Bangladesh New Delhi, March 26 – Bangladesh is poised to achieve a significant energy milestone as fuel loading is scheduled to begin at the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant on April 7, marking the commencement of electricity...

Moscow, March 25 Russia is set to redirect its hydrocarbon supplies to Asia amid growing demand, the Russian Energy Minister said on Wednesday, without naming any country, amid the ongoing West Asia crisis and the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz.India and China have been the main importers of...

New Delhi, March 25 The government has mandated that the supply of cooking gas, LPG, to households will be discontinued if consumers fail to switch to piped natural gas where such connectivity is available, under a new order aimed at accelerating gas network expansion and reducing reliance on a...

New Delhi, March 25—India's rapid transition to renewable energy is no longer just an environmental priority—it has become a cornerstone of economic resilience, strategic autonomy, and long-term energy security.As global energy markets face repeated disruptions, India's aggressive push toward...

LPG Supply to Halt for Households Not Opting for PNG New Delhi, March 25 – The government has mandated that the supply of cooking gas, LPG, to households will be discontinued if consumers fail to switch to piped natural gas where such connectivity is available, under a new order aimed at...

India Prioritizes Citizen Safety and Energy Security Amid West Asia Crisis New Delhi, March 25 – As the situation in the West Asia continues to evolve, the Indian government is implementing a multi-faceted strategy focused on safeguarding its citizens, ensuring critical supplies, and bolstering...

Government Notifies Order to Streamline Natural Gas Pipeline Development New Regulations Aim to Boost Infrastructure and Ease of Doing Business New Delhi, March 25 – The government has notified the Natural Gas and Petroleum Products Distribution (Through Laying, Building, Operation and Expansion...

India Builds World’s Largest Renewable Energy Park in Rann of Kutch to Boost Clean Energy Capacity Khavda Renewable Energy Park to Deliver 30 GW Hybrid Power Capacity New Delhi, March 24: India is transforming the vast salt flats of the Rann of Kutch into what is set to become the world’s...

India’s Energy Diversification Strategy Praised by Argentina Envoy, Highlights Lithium Collaboration India’s Long-Term Energy Strategy Gains Recognition New Delhi, March 24: Argentina’s Ambassador to India, Mariano Agustin Caucino, has described India’s ongoing efforts to diversify its energy...