Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) celebrated Coal India Limited’s 52nd Foundation Day on 1 November 2026 at its headquarters, highlighting the company’s operational and financial performance. As of 31 October 2026, WCL recorded coal production of 32.96 million tonnes, while its first-half FY 2026–27 Profit Before Tax (PBT) increased by 76.29% year-on-year. Western Coalfields Highlights Operational […]
Coal imports into India declined 5.83% year-on-year to 104.57 million tonnes (MT) in August 2026, compared with 111.05 MT in August 2025, according to the Ministry of Coal. Imports for blending at domestic coal-based power plants fell 35.23% during the month. The decline reflects efforts to improve domestic coal availability and reduce dependence on overseas […]
Coal India Limited (CIL) marked its 51st Foundation Day on 1 November 2026 with record operational performance in October. The company recorded its highest-ever monthly coal supply of 70.3 million tonnes (MT) and production of 67.2 MT, registering 19% year-on-year growth in both. Supply to the power sector and railway rake loading also reached new […]
Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) Chairman and Managing Director Manoj Kumar Agarwal inspected mines and washery operations in the East Jharia (EJ) Area on October 22, 2026. He emphasised the need to accelerate coal production and despatch to meet the requirements of the power sector. Directives at Amalgamated Bhowrah North South Colliery During his visit […]
India plans to convert an existing natural gas-fuelled ammonia and urea plant to renewable power. The project aims to produce around 1.1 million tonnes of green ammonia annually. According to Asian Power, AM Green Ammonia (India) Private Limited will lead the project to reduce emissions from conventional ammonia production. Green Ammonia Project Secures International Financing […]
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington would discuss increasing Venezuelan crude oil supplies with Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) for processing at its Jamnagar refinery in Gujarat. The discussions form part of broader India-US engagement on energy security, trade, investment and strategic cooperation during Rubio’s visit to India. US Explores Venezuelan Crude Supplies for […]
Oil India Limited (OIL) has signed a Revenue Sharing Contract (RSC) for Special Coal Bed Methane (CBM) Block SR-ONHP-(CBM)-2026/1 in the Singrauli Coalfield region. Signed on October 15, 2026, the agreement marks the company’s return to CBM exploration and supports its efforts to expand into unconventional hydrocarbon resources. The block covers 272.14 square kilometres and […]
Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri has said India’s youth will play a pivotal role in achieving the Viksit Bharat vision by 2047. Addressing the valedictory session of Shri Ram College of Commerce’s (SRCC) centenary conclave in New Delhi, he highlighted the importance of education, entrepreneurship, energy security and domestic resource […]
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) is strengthening India–Japan energy cooperation through strategic collaboration in the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sector. Shri Subhankar Sen, Director (Marketing), BPCL; Shri Sanjay Choubey, Head LPG West; and Shri Mohit Kumar Agarwal from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoP&NG) met Shri Tatsuya Hagamuchi of Japan’s Astomos Energy, along […]
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) is exploring the potential of Renewable LPG (rLPG) as part of discussions on cleaner energy pathways and future fuel supply. At the World LPG Association (WLGA) 2026 event in Istanbul, Shri Subhankar Sen, Director (Marketing), BPCL, held discussions with industry leaders on the role of rLPG in Asia and Africa. […]
