US Loans 45.2 Million Barrels of Strategic Reserve Oil in First Batch Since Iran War
The U.S. Energy Department said it had awarded contracts to loan 45.2 million barrels of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve as of Friday. Companies that have been awarded…
NTPC Explores Power Sector Collaboration with Tajikistan at Bharat Electricity Summit 2026
The Chairman and Managing Director of NTPC Limited held discussions with H.E. Juma Daler Shafoqir, Minister of Energy and Water Resources of Tajikistan, along with H.E. Lukmon Bobokalonzoda, to explore…
MNRE Seeks Expanded Powers Under Electricity Act to Strengthen Renewable Energy Governance
India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has proposed significant amendments to the Electricity Act, seeking greater authority to directly govern the country’s rapidly expanding renewable energy sector. According…
PM Narendra Modi Shares Article Highlighting India’s Transformative Energy Transition
Representational image. Credit: Canva Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday shared an article authored by Union Minister of State Shripad Yesso Naik, outlining the rapid transformation of India’s power and…
CEO Roundtable Highlights Urgent Reforms for Power Distribution under Draft National Electricity Policy 2026
A CEO Roundtable on Power Distribution was convened at the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 under the draft National Electricity Policy 2026 (NEP 2026), bringing together senior leadership from key power…
Power Sector: Centre, States Align on Energy Security and Reforms at BES 2026 Ministerial Meet
Representational image. Credit: Canva A National Power Ministerial Meet, chaired by Manohar Lal, was convened on the second day of the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026, bringing together energy ministers and…
Vikram Solar Limited Appoints Sameer Nagpal as CEO
Vikram Solar Limited, one of India’s leading integrated solar manufacturing and energy solutions providers, has announced the appointment of Sameer Nagpal as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. Nagpal…
India Pushes DISCOM Reforms: Shripad Yesso Naik Chairs GoM Meet at Bharat Electricity Summit 2026
Shripad Yesso Naik, Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy, chaired the 6th meeting of the Group of Ministers (GoM) focused on addressing the financial viability…
European Commission Launches Consultation for Post-2030 Renewable Energy Framework
Representational image. Credit: Canva The European Commission has initiated a four-week call for evidence alongside a 12-week public consultation to gather stakeholder input for shaping the European Union’s renewable energy…
Energy Storage Growth: India’s BESS Pipeline Hits 92 GWh, Capacity Set to Surge to 346 GWh by 2033
India’s stationary energy storage sector is witnessing rapid expansion, with the total pipeline of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects reaching a record 92 GWh, while cumulative installed capacity—currently under…
