Over the last 14 days, geopolitical flashpoints and technological demands have converged to push the global energy grid to its absolute limits. Ahead of this week’s high-stakes 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi, the fragile balance between immediate energy security and long-term green transitions faces its toughest test yet.
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Fortnight that was:
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. launches India’s first In-Car Payment solution at IndianOil Retail Outlets in association with NPCI and ToneTag for TATA.CARS: statementIndia likely to curb use of sugarcane juice, B-heavy molasses for ethanol: businessline
BPCL and Akasa Air Successfully Operate Commercial Flight Using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF): Company Statement
Russia–India Payment Infrastructure Fully Ready for Settlements in National Currencies, Sberbank India CEO Says: Sberbank media statement
Godavari Biorefineries Limited has been granted a patent by the European Patent Office for its invention, A Biofiller for Rubber Reinforcement: Company Statement.
VinFast to develop two India-specific EVs after halting plans for global models. The Vietnamese automaker is developing India-specific EVs, internally codenamed VF X and VF Y, as it seeks to cut costs and target the country’s growing affordable electric-car market: Reuters
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Indian exports surge in August as Jazan Refinery outage opens up EU diesel market. The disruption created a lucrative market, with diesel crack spreads in the EU hitting record highs over $74 per barrel: Rishi Ranjan KalaClick to read
OVL’s Venezuela prospects brighten with US OFAC clearance, new hydrocarbon regulations: Rishi Ranjan Kala
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