Hello Energy Enthusiasts!Every fortnight, we cut through the noise to bring you the biggest stories moving the energy world. No fluff, just the critical trends, policy updates, and market data you need to stay ahead of the curve. Here is what is driving the conversation this week.Let’s dive in!Richa MishraFortnight that was:Trump signs order banning some foreign equipment from US energy grid. Reuters45 Indian power plants face critically low coal stocks amid monsoon disruption. ReutersSix months into Iran war, almost half of global oil flows from war zones. ReutersSembcorp Green Infra files for ₹3,750 crore IPO to cut debt. businesslineNTPC targets 149 GW capacity by 2032, 244 GW by 2037. businesslineBPCL plans to raise Kochi refinery capacity to 17 mmtpa. businesslineTrending topics:Nexon Geochem validates Indian-origin raw materials for NdFeB permanent magnets. Rishi Ranjan KalaClick here to readMeeting grid challenges in times of high RE presents a big business opportunity. M RameshClick here to readWind turbine makers face tighter cybersecurity norms as MNRE seeks compliance status. Rishi Ranjan KalaClick here to readAvaada inks MoU with Haryana for ₹10,000 crore Zero-CBAM Green Industrial CampusClick here to readExpert insights:Under Samudra Manthan, Centre will go beyond being a regulator to sharing risks with the private sector. Will it work? : Richa MishraClick here to readWebsol, India’s oldest solar module maker, prepares for the future. M RameshClick here to readPodcasts:E20 Fuel: The hero India needs, or the villain drivers fear? In this episode of Overthinker’s Anonymous Richa Mishra and Renil S Varghese unpack the branding, public perception, and controversy surrounding E20 petrol.Click here to watchIndia’s 42.79% renewable power milestone and the grid challenge: M RameshK and Bharat KumarClick here to watchSigning off until our next update!Published on August 27, 2026