The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has approved an incentive scheme to accelerate domestic PNG connections by providing eligible CGD entities additional APM gas for incremental billed connections.
Indian Oil Corporation has appointed Dr Alka Mundra as an Independent Director on its Board with effect from August 15, 2026.
Bharat Heavy Electricals has entered into a strategic collaboration with Norway-based Hystar to support local manufacturing and phased indigenisation of PEM electrolyser technology for green hydrogen projects in India.
Omega Seiki Mobility has partnered with Electra AI to integrate real-time battery monitoring, predictive analytics and State of Health insights across its electric vehicle fleet.
Schneider Electric has launched Yuva Yodha, a national technology hackathon focused on developing solutions across smart manufacturing, grid reliability, sustainable agriculture and smart buildings.
Iran and Oman have reached an understanding on a vessel transit route through the Strait of Hormuz, with details of a joint statement still being finalised.
Ola Electric has introduced its Shakti energy storage portfolio, expanding its battery business beyond electric mobility into residential, commercial and utility-scale applications.
The Senior Officers’ Meeting of the BRICS Environment Working Group and Contact Group on Climate Change and Sustainable Development was held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, under India’s 2026 Chairship. The meeting discussed environmental challenges and cooperation across sustainability, climate resilience, circular economy and adaptation.
NTPC Simhadri Thermal Power Station will assess indigenous iron-air battery technology for long-duration energy storage applications. The project will be implemented by AIC-AU with technology partner Meine Electric to evaluate technical performance, operational reliability and system characteristics under real-world utility conditions.
Octillion Power Systems has commissioned its third manufacturing facility in Halol, Gujarat, spanning more than 13,000 square metres. The plant will manufacture over 48,000 battery systems annually at full capacity, potentially taking the company’s combined India capacity above 150,000 battery systems and around 9 GWh.
SECI, representing MNRE, has announced a stakeholder consultation to seek industry input on hiring a professional agency to establish a dedicated Programme Management Unit for renewable energy schemes. The PMU will support technical, financial, IT, monitoring and coordination activities at the state level.
India’s offshore exploration and production sector is a strategic energy lifeline, with nearly 88% of hydrocarbon requirements met through imports, Rear Admiral Rahul Shankar said.
