INFRASTRUCTURE
India Clears ₹84,084-Cr Scheme To Boost Offshore Oil & Gas Exploration
The National Offshore Exploration Scheme, ‘Samudra Manthan’ with a total outlay of ₹84,084 crore through FY31, will be marked as India’s biggest-ever offshore hydrocarbon exploration initiative aimed at reducing the country’s dependence on imported crude oil and natural gas. The central sector scheme of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas seeks to accelerate exploration […]
CW Bureau
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Aug 1, 2026
ECONOMY
Centre Clarifies On E20 Fuel Usage, Separates Facts from Misconceptions
The Centre has rejected what it described as misleading claims circulating in the media and on social media regarding the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme, stating that the initiative is backed by scientific validation, extensive field experience and industry data. The government issued a point-wise clarification to address concerns related to vehicle compatibility, engine performance, […]
CW Bureau
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Jul 31, 2026
INFRASTRUCTURE
HPCL Rajasthan Pachpadra Refinery Project Cost Revised To ₹79,459 Cr
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has approved the revision in the project cost of HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL) for the Pachpadra refinery-cum-petrochemical complex in Rajasthan, from ₹43,129 crore to ₹79,459 crore. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) is setting up the 9 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) joint venture project, which includes 2.4 MTPA […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 18, 2026
GENERAL
Petroleum Ministry Expands Supply Of 5 Kg LPG Cylinders For Migrants
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) has significantly enhanced the availability of 5 kg Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinders to ensure seamless and affordable access to clean cooking fuel for migrant workers and vulnerable communities across the country. The move aims to improve last-mile access to clean cooking fuel. In a proactive step, the […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 11, 2026
ECONOMY
Petroleum Ministry Extends Bulk LPG Allocation To Key Industrial Sectors
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) has issued an order to ensure continued and stable availability of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) for industrial consumption amid evolving global supply conditions. Calibrated allocation framework In a communication to Secretaries of the Government of India and Chief Secretaries of States and Union Territories, Neeraj Mittal said industrial […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 10, 2026
