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IndiGo, HPCL, other oil sensitive stocks plunge up to 5% as US strikes on Iran lift crude prices
Oil-sensitive Indian stocks tumbled significantly after US airstrikes on Iran. Crude oil prices climbed as sanctions on Iranian sales were reinstated. These events reignited concerns over Middle East stability and potential supply disruptions. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains vulnerable, impacting global energy supply routes. Analysts expect oil inventories to stay under pressure until Gulf supplies resume.
Near-zero E100 demand puts brakes on OMCs' E85 rollout
Oil companies are reluctant to expand E85 fuel stations due to poor demand. Nearly 400 pilot E100 outlets saw almost no fuel offtake. Flex-fuel vehicle sales must increase before infrastructure expansion occurs. Higher ethanol blends may damage engines in older vehicles. Low price difference and energy content hinder ethanol fuel adoption.
Russian Oil Gets Cheaper For India As Discounts Cross $10 Mark: Report
India has emerged as one of Russia's biggest energy customers.
NTPC Green Energy to raise ₹2,500 crore via 10-year NCDs through private placement
The company will raise ₹2,500 crore through 10-year non-convertible debentures to fund expansion and other corporate needs, while also commissioning a 50.4 MW wind project in Gujarat.
Advait Energy Transitions bags Rs 52-cr DGVCL turnkey contract
Advait Energy Transitions announced that it has secured a Rs 51.62 crore turnkey contract from Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company (DGVCL) under the Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana-2 (VKY-2) scheme.
Advait Energy bags ₹52 crore power distribution contract from Dakshin Gujarat Vij
Shares of Advait Energy Transitions Ltd ended at ₹2,148.00, down by ₹34.80, or 1.59%, on the BSE.
How low can oil go | Explained
The competition in the energy market has intensified forcing Saudi Arabia to offer its Asian customers the biggest cut to oil prices in 26 years. Scroll down for the latest estimates for crude oil prices in the coming months.
ET Graphics: Crude oil retreats, but India's fuel bills stay up
China has reduced fuel prices, mirroring pre-war levels as crude oil costs decline. Indian private retailer Nayara Energy also cut its fuel rates recently. State-run firms have not yet followed suit after substantial first-quarter losses. These companies incurred nearly seventy-five thousand crore rupees in losses. This situation arose due to delayed fuel price adjustments by the government.
EL Nino to hit India's energy system harder than anywhere else in world: CREA report
India's energy system faces a significant El Nino impact, with reduced renewable power generation and increased demand for air conditioning. A CREA analysis predicts a potential 18 TWh generation gap, likely leading to a surge in coal-fired power and substantial CO2 emissions. The report stresses the urgency of accelerating solar and battery deployment to bolster grid resilience against extreme weather.
Oil prices could slip below $60 if China holds back on buying, says energy expert
Global oil supplies are expected to outpace demand in the second half of the year, increasing the risk of lower crude prices. One energy expert says prices could briefly fall below $60 a barrel if China delays replenishing its strategic oil reserves, though he expects Beijing to step in if prices drop too far.
Indian Oil, HPCL buy 7 million barrels of crude via tenders, trade sources say
Indian refiners Indian Oil Corp and Hindustan Petroleum Corp have collectively secured approximately 7 million barrels of crude oil through recent tenders. Indian Oil acquired various grades from Angola and Nigeria, while HPCL purchased Brazilian Tupi crude. These significant purchases are slated for delivery between August and September, bolstering India's energy reserves.
El Nino threatens to fuel coal power surge in India, study says
A potential super El Niño could put more pressure on India's power grid than any other country's and slow its transition away from coal, according to a new report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).