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India’s energy sector is demonstrating resilience and adaptability amid significant shifts in global energy markets, according to the latest analysis from S&P Global Energy. While geopolitical developments continue to reshape commodity flows, India is successfully leveraging diversified supply chains, domestic energy resources and infrastructure readiness to safeguard its energy security and fuel emerging digital demand.

Across oil, power, data centers and coal markets, S&P Global Energy experts note a common theme: India is strengthening long-term energy security while strategically positioning itself for future economic growth.

India needs better optionality: diversified crude routes, deeper storage/inventory buffers, and credible alternatives that reduce import-linked exposure including for LPG, where structural dependence on the Gulf has been exposed. India’s crisis management has worked in the near term -but a prolonged disruption limits complacency, particularly in securing sufficient feed through the end of the year. (“Strait of Hormuz shock redraws India’s oil market strategy” by Premasish Das, Executive Director and Head of Downstream Oil Research Asia, Middle East, Africa and CIS at S&P Global Energy).

Powering the Digital Boom: Beyond immediate fuel security, India is uniquely positioned to capitalise on the explosive growth of the global data center sector. With data center power demand in India expected to grow at more than 25 percent annually, the country is emerging as a strategic hub for Al workloads and cross-border cloud infrastructure. Furthermore, India’s power grid has remained relatively stable compared to regional peers, insulated by a lower dependence on LNG imports and a sustained push for domestic coal production. (“Powering the Digital Boom” by Jenny Yang, Global Head of Power and Renewables Research at S&P Global Energy).

Coal as a Strategic Stabilizer: Supporting this grid stability is the continued reliance on coal as a critical balancing fuel. As global gas prices fluctuate, coal demand has proven highly resilient, ensuring a cost-effective cornerstone for India’s energy system. (“Coal as a Strategic Stabilizer” by Pritish Raj, Senior Manager, APAC & EMEA Thermal Coal at S&P Global Energy).

In a major boost to India’s hydropower sector, NHPC has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Government of Arunachal Pradesh for the development of the 3,097 MW Etalin Hydroelectric Project in the Dibang Valley district of the state.

The agreement was signed on June 16, 2026, in the presence of Shri Pema Khandu, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh; Shri Chowna Mein, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister; Shri Sanjay Kumar Singh, Director (Projects), NHPC; and senior officials from both NHPC and the state government.

The MoA was formally signed by Shri Deepak Rattan Sagar, Group General Manager, NHPC, and Shri Hage Lailang, Joint Secretary (Hydro Power), Government of Arunachal Pradesh, marking a significant milestone in the development of one of the country’s most ambitious hydropower projects.

Commenting on the development, Shri Bhupender Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director of NHPC, said that the Etalin Hydroelectric Project represents the shared vision of NHPC and the Government of Arunachal Pradesh to harness the state’s vast hydropower resources in a sustainable, environmentally responsible, and community-focused manner.

He noted that the project is expected to generate long-term socio-economic benefits for the region while creating substantial employment, livelihood, and development opportunities for local communities.

Upon commissioning, the 3,097 MW Etalin Hydroelectric Project is set to become the largest hydroelectric project in India. The project is expected to play a significant role in strengthening the country’s clean energy capacity, enhancing energy security, and supporting India’s broader sustainable development objectives.

The development further reinforces NHPC’s commitment to advancing the Government of India’s vision of sustainable and inclusive growth through the expansion of clean energy infrastructure across the country.

In a major boost to India’s hydropower sector, NHPC has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Government of Arunachal Pradesh for the development of the 3,097 MW Etalin Hydroelectric Project in the Dibang Valley district of the state.

The agreement was signed on June 16, 2026, in the presence of Shri Pema Khandu, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh; Shri Chowna Mein, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister; Shri Sanjay Kumar Singh, Director (Projects), NHPC; and senior officials from both NHPC and the state government.

The MoA was formally signed by Shri Deepak Rattan Sagar, Group General Manager, NHPC, and Shri Hage Lailang, Joint Secretary (Hydro Power), Government of Arunachal Pradesh, marking a significant milestone in the development of one of the country’s most ambitious hydropower projects.

Commenting on the development, Shri Bhupender Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director of NHPC, said that the Etalin Hydroelectric Project represents the shared vision of NHPC and the Government of Arunachal Pradesh to harness the state’s vast hydropower resources in a sustainable, environmentally responsible, and community-focused manner.

He noted that the project is expected to generate long-term socio-economic benefits for the region while creating substantial employment, livelihood, and development opportunities for local communities.

Upon commissioning, the 3,097 MW Etalin Hydroelectric Project is set to become the largest hydroelectric project in India. The project is expected to play a significant role in strengthening the country’s clean energy capacity, enhancing energy security, and supporting India’s broader sustainable development objectives.

The development further reinforces NHPC’s commitment to advancing the Government of India’s vision of sustainable and inclusive growth through the expansion of clean energy infrastructure across the country.

Pattern Energy Group (Pattern Energy), a leader in clean energy and transmission infrastructure, today announced that SunZia, the largest renewable energy infrastructure project in U.S. history is fully operational. The SunZia project can generate and deliver more power than the Hoover Dam and supply affordable, reliable energy to the western United States.

“SunZia proves that we can still build the consequential infrastructure this country needs,” said Hunter Armistead, CEO of Pattern Energy. “We did this the right way, we did it on time and on budget – in genuine partnership with the local communities and landowners who trusted us, with the environmental stewardship this unique landscape deserves, and with the determination to see something through that many thought was too big and too complex to finish.”

The approximately 3,650-megawatt (MW) wind project and 550-mile high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission line that comprise SunZia are generating and delivering affordable, American-made energy from New Mexico to Arizona and to customers across the western grid. At full capacity, the project can deliver enough energy to power approximately one million American homes annually.

“SunZia becoming fully operational is a milestone more than 18 years in the making and one that I’ve been fighting for since I first came to Congress,” said U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich of New Mexico. “Through a whole series of obstacles spanning over a decade and a half, we kept working to move it forward because we knew what it could mean for America’s energy future and New Mexico’s role in leading it. Now, New Mexico is home to one of the largest energy infrastructure projects in the Western Hemisphere.”

SunZia is meeting surging energy demand with new interregional transmission infrastructure that can deliver reliable, affordable energy. The project helps solve one of the central challenges facing the energy sector: not only building energy generation, but also the grid infrastructure needed to deliver that power.

At the center of that solution is SunZia’s HVDC transmission system, which moves large amounts of electricity efficiently across long distances. With major converter stations at each end of the line converting power for delivery and then back for use on the grid, SunZia is deploying one of the first major HVDC systems built in the United States in a generation — advanced infrastructure that can help define how America delivers power at scale.

“Large-scale transmission is essential to meeting the West’s growing energy needs and strengthening reliability across the grid,” said Elliot Mainzer, President and CEO of the California Independent System Operator (ISO). “Projects of this scale help deliver energy reliably to areas of rising demand, improve the movement of power across states and support a more resilient, flexible and affordable electric system. SunZia represents the kind of long-term infrastructure investment needed to serve customers today and prepare the grid for the future.”

Construction on SunZia began in September 2023 and more than 2,000 quality jobs were supported at peak construction. The project will also create more than 100 permanent operations jobs in New Mexico and Arizona. The facility will invest over $20 billion in New Mexico and Arizona communities including $1.3 billion in direct payments to local governments, schools, counties and private landowners over the first 30 years of operations.

“The benefits of this project will be felt in our communities for years to come,” said Barbara Sultemeier, Board Member for the Corona Landowner’s Association through the Lincoln County Community Foundation. “SunZia is supporting local jobs, strengthening the local tax base and creating long-term investment that can help support schools, public services, landowners and families across the region. For communities like ours, that kind of sustained economic impact matters.”

SunZia also demonstrates what private industry can deliver when it takes on complex infrastructure challenges with discipline and responsibility. The fully contracted project advanced through years of development, permitting, financing, construction and community engagement, requiring close coordination among private companies, local governments, state and federal agencies, landowners and energy customers.

“The result is historic energy infrastructure that will power millions of American homes and businesses for decades to come. This project sets a new standard for what is possible — and we intend to keep building on it,” said Hunter Armistead.

Pattern Energy Group (Pattern Energy), a leader in clean energy and transmission infrastructure, today announced that SunZia, the largest renewable energy infrastructure project in U.S. history is fully operational. The SunZia project can generate and deliver more power than the Hoover Dam and supply affordable, reliable energy to the western United States.

“SunZia proves that we can still build the consequential infrastructure this country needs,” said Hunter Armistead, CEO of Pattern Energy. “We did this the right way, we did it on time and on budget – in genuine partnership with the local communities and landowners who trusted us, with the environmental stewardship this unique landscape deserves, and with the determination to see something through that many thought was too big and too complex to finish.”

The approximately 3,650-megawatt (MW) wind project and 550-mile high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission line that comprise SunZia are generating and delivering affordable, American-made energy from New Mexico to Arizona and to customers across the western grid. At full capacity, the project can deliver enough energy to power approximately one million American homes annually.

“SunZia becoming fully operational is a milestone more than 18 years in the making and one that I’ve been fighting for since I first came to Congress,” said U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich of New Mexico. “Through a whole series of obstacles spanning over a decade and a half, we kept working to move it forward because we knew what it could mean for America’s energy future and New Mexico’s role in leading it. Now, New Mexico is home to one of the largest energy infrastructure projects in the Western Hemisphere.”

SunZia is meeting surging energy demand with new interregional transmission infrastructure that can deliver reliable, affordable energy. The project helps solve one of the central challenges facing the energy sector: not only building energy generation, but also the grid infrastructure needed to deliver that power.

At the center of that solution is SunZia’s HVDC transmission system, which moves large amounts of electricity efficiently across long distances. With major converter stations at each end of the line converting power for delivery and then back for use on the grid, SunZia is deploying one of the first major HVDC systems built in the United States in a generation — advanced infrastructure that can help define how America delivers power at scale.

“Large-scale transmission is essential to meeting the West’s growing energy needs and strengthening reliability across the grid,” said Elliot Mainzer, President and CEO of the California Independent System Operator (ISO). “Projects of this scale help deliver energy reliably to areas of rising demand, improve the movement of power across states and support a more resilient, flexible and affordable electric system. SunZia represents the kind of long-term infrastructure investment needed to serve customers today and prepare the grid for the future.”

Construction on SunZia began in September 2023 and more than 2,000 quality jobs were supported at peak construction. The project will also create more than 100 permanent operations jobs in New Mexico and Arizona. The facility will invest over $20 billion in New Mexico and Arizona communities including $1.3 billion in direct payments to local governments, schools, counties and private landowners over the first 30 years of operations.

“The benefits of this project will be felt in our communities for years to come,” said Barbara Sultemeier, Board Member for the Corona Landowner’s Association through the Lincoln County Community Foundation. “SunZia is supporting local jobs, strengthening the local tax base and creating long-term investment that can help support schools, public services, landowners and families across the region. For communities like ours, that kind of sustained economic impact matters.”

SunZia also demonstrates what private industry can deliver when it takes on complex infrastructure challenges with discipline and responsibility. The fully contracted project advanced through years of development, permitting, financing, construction and community engagement, requiring close coordination among private companies, local governments, state and federal agencies, landowners and energy customers.

“The result is historic energy infrastructure that will power millions of American homes and businesses for decades to come. This project sets a new standard for what is possible — and we intend to keep building on it,” said Hunter Armistead.

India needs around 10 GWh of battery energy storage capacity immediately to prevent renewable energy curtailment caused by the operational limitations of coal-fired power plants, according to a new analysis by energy think tank Ember.

The report estimates that India curtailed nearly 2.1 TWh of renewable energy during FY26 because coal-fired generating units could not reduce output below their minimum technical load (MTL), forcing grid operators to cut solar and wind generation despite available clean power.

Suzlon announced the launch of India’s tallest wind turbine powerhouse, the S175 (5 MW), following its successful commissioning at Vijayanagar, Karnataka.

The launch of S175 represents a strategic step forward in unlocking the next phase of wind growth in India. As India’s first FDRE-ready turbine, it unlocks new wind frontiers and will enable wind energy to play a larger role in India’s energy transition.

As India’s most powerful turbine yet, S175 has been engineered on over 30 years of operational insights from Suzlon’s existing 15.5 GW turbine fleet. The integration of proven reliability and next-generation turbine technology helps it deliver higher energy generation and improved project economics for low to medium-wind regimes in India.

With a 175-meter rotor, a 160-meter hybrid lattice tower, and a 247.5-meter blade tip height, the S175 accesses stronger, steadier wind layers for enhanced energy capture. Its advanced aerodynamics, carbon girder blade technology, and intelligent control systems deliver superior performance, making it FDRE-ready and enabling seamless participation in hybrid, RTC, and firm power solutions.

Shri Pralhad Joshi, Union Cabinet Minister for New and Renewable Energy, said, “Suzlon has been the pride of India for the last 30 years, consistently delivering next-generation innovations that have helped in paving the growth of the entire wind energy sector. The launch of the S175 5 MW turbine will go a long way in ensuring that we meet our wind energy ambitions – both domestically and globally. This next-generation turbine reflects India’s growing strength in advanced clean energy innovation.”

Girish Tanti, Executive Vice Chairman, Suzlon Group, said, “For over three decades, Suzlon’s relentless pursuit of excellence has ensured that we deliver market-defining product innovations to India and the world. We have always believed that the best technology is not only advanced but is also purpose-built for the market it serves. The S175 embodies this philosophy and is engineered by our R&D teams specifically for Indian wind conditions, grid realities and operating environments.

He further added, “Its biggest breakthrough lies not just in significantly increasing energy generation but in its ability to make previously unviable wind sites viable, expanding the wind addressable markets.”

JSW Energy Limited (“the Company”), has signed a definitive agreement with Kolahai Infotech Private Limited and SFI Parcel Services Private Limited to acquire 100% equity shares of Maruti Clean Coal & Power Limited (“MCCPL”). The transaction is subject to receipt of the necessary regulatory and customary approvals under the definitive agreements. Upon consummation of the transaction, MCCPL will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company

MCCPL owns and operates a 300 MW thermal power plant at Korba, Chhattisgarh. The plant has a longterm Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) of 195 MW (net) with Rajasthan discoms, routed through PTC India, with a residual PPA life of ~14 years. In addition, the plant provides 5% power at variable cost to the Chhattisgarh discom, while the balance ~64 MW capacity is sold in the merchant market. Coal is secured through a long-term Fuel Supply Agreement with SECL, and linkage under the SHAKTI scheme.

The transaction values MCCPL at an Enterprise Value of approximately ₹1,410 crore, subject to customary closing adjustments as per the definitive agreements. The acquired asset’s estimated FY26 EBITDA stood at ~₹279 crore. This operating asset is EBITDA and PAT-accretive, while also reducing the Company’s net leverage and strengthening overall balance sheet resilience.

Beyond the immediate financial benefits, the asset offers potential upside through optimisation of logistics and O&M costs. Its proximity to JSW Energy’s Mahanadi thermal plant further unlocks operational synergies, strengthening the Company’s regional thermal footprint.

Mr. Sharad Mahendra, Joint Managing Director and CEO of JSW Energy, said, “This acquisition reflects our disciplined ‘Build vs. Buy’ approach, where we pursue calibrated value accretive inorganic opportunities. MCCPL has an operating asset that is earnings accretive from day one, strengthening both our thermal portfolio and our cash flows. As we fortify our thermal generation capacity, we remain proud to play our part in powering India’s growth and supporting the nation’s energy security. This transaction is another step in building a balanced, resilient portfolio that delivers sustainable returns while meeting the country’s rising energy needs”.

JSW Energy currently operates an installed thermal capacity of 5,658 MW, with a further 3,200 MW under construction at its Salboni Thermal Power Plant and a pipeline of 1,800 MW for brownfield expansion at Mahanadi. This operating asset acquisition further strengthens the Company’s installed thermal portfolio. Post closure, the Company’s total installed and locked-in thermal capacity will reach 5,958 MW and 10,958 MW, respectively.

JSW Energy has a current total locked-in generation capacity of 32.1 GW, comprising 13.9 GW operational and 13.6 GW under construction across thermal, hydro, and renewables, with a pipeline of 4.6 GW. The company also has 29.6 GWh of locked-in energy storage capacity, comprising pumped hydro storage of 26.4 GWh and battery energy storage systems of 3.2 GWh. The company aims to reach 30 GW of generation capacity and 40 GWh of energy storage capacity by 2030, and to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

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