28 Oct 2025

Rhino Resources is moving forward with offshore oil and gas projects in Namibia by planning an appraisal well at Capricornus and a flow test at Volans. Capricornus had previously produced light oil at 11,000 barrels per day, while Volans is a high liquid-yield gas condensate find. The company is exploring co-development options and acquiring new seismic data to investigate the Sagittarius trend. In partnership with BP-Eni-backed Azule Energy, Rhino aims for a final investment decision by late 2026 or early 2027, with first oil potentially in 2030.Read more

28 Oct 2025

At the fourth edition of India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai, Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah announced that the USD 5 billion Great Nicobar Island project will play a key role in boosting India's maritime trade and strategic reach. He highlighted opportunities worth INR 10 lakh crore in the sector and said India aims to triple cargo handling capacity to 10,000 MMTPA while becoming one of the top five ship-building nations. Shah also noted that the upcoming USD 10 billion Vadhavan Port near Mumbai will rank among the world's top ten ports. With 680 investment agreements worth over INR 10 lakh crore expected, the event showcased India's maritime expansion, sustainability goals, and growing global competitiveness.Read more

28 Oct 2025

The Rajasthan government has unveiled the "Developed Rajasthan @ 2047 Vision Document", outlining a roadmap to achieve a USD 4.3 trillion economy through four key pillars agriculture, industry, tourism, and renewable energy. The plan includes targets for 2030, 2035, and 2040, focusing on 13 sectors covering social welfare, infrastructure, governance, and economic growth. Major goals include increasing manufacturing's share in Gross State Value Added (GSVA) to 20 %, raising women's workforce participation beyond 60 %, and expanding the state's domestic tourism share to 15 %. The strategy also targets improved life expectancy, reduced infant mortality, and universal literacy, aligning with India's national vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047.Read more

28 Oct 2025

Williams is investing USD 1.9 billion in Woodside Energy's Louisiana LNG project, securing a 10% stake in the project's holding company and 80% of the Driftwood pipeline. The investment reduces Woodside's total capital expenditure on the USD 17.5 billion project to USD 9.9 billion and ensures Williams receives 1.5 mtpa of LNG production, along with a share of an existing Uniper offtake. Louisiana LNG, projected to produce 16.5 mtpa by 2029, is the first U.S. export project to reach a final investment decision in 2025 amid strong government support for LNG expansion.Read more

28 Oct 2025

Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) has announced plans to include a new metro station on the upcoming Golden Line to improve connectivity between Terminals 1 and 3 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport. The Golden Line, part of Phase IV of the Delhi Metro expansion, will extend up to Terminal 1 and integrate with Aerocity, creating a seamless multi-modal transport network connecting metro, RRTS, and the proposed Automated People Mover (APM) system.Read more

28 Oct 2025

During the Rahsta Expo held recently at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, Dr Sanjay Mukherjee, IAS, Metropolitan Commissioner of MMRDA, emphasised that roads are not merely infrastructure assets but the foundation of economic expansion. He discussed how integrated transport networks, strategic mega projects, and stakeholder efficiency would collectively drive the Mumbai Metropolitan Region's (MMR) evolution into a global urban centre and contribute to the goal of achieving a USD 1 trillion economy by 2047.Read more

28 Oct 2025

Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd (HUDCO) entered into an initial agreement with the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) earlier this week to explore joint efforts in port infrastructure development projects valued at around INR 5,000 crore. The partnership aims to facilitate financing and refinancing opportunities for both existing and upcoming projects at Jawaharlal Nehru Port, highlighting HUDCO's growing focus on infrastructure beyond housing initiatives.Read more

27 Oct 2025

NTPC has announced plans to start commercial operations of a 9.9 MW wind power unit at Bhuj in Gujarat shortly. The capacity is part of a 92.4 MW project developed by a group company under NTPC Green Energy Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC. The company confirmed the commercial operation date through a recent regulatory filing. Once operational, NTPC's total installed and commercial generation capacity will increase to 84,049 MW, reinforcing its efforts to expand renewable energy within its overall portfolio.Read more

27 Oct 2025

The Public Works Department (PWD) has started work on a detailed feasibility study for a proposed integrated transit corridor along SSN Marg in South Delhi's Chhatarpur area. The corridor, covering a stretch of about three kilometres from the Anuvrat Marg junction to DLF Farms, is planned to include a flyover, slip roads, and either an underpass or a foot-over-bridge. The project aims to ease persistent congestion caused by heavy traffic towards Gurugram and the airport. The feasibility report is expected to be completed within six months.Read more

27 Oct 2025

A team of transport specialists from South and Southeast Asian countries visited the Namo Bharat corridor this week to study India's advanced regional rail development. Accompanied by senior officials from the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) and facilitated by the Asian Institute of Transport Development (AITD), the group examined the corridor's modern infrastructure, commuter-focused design, and advanced signalling systems. They also explored the Make in India trainsets built in Gujarat and learned about the corridor's emphasis on sustainability, accessibility, and integration with other public transport systems.Read more

27 Oct 2025

The renovated Terminal 2 (T2) at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport was inaugurated earlier this week by Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu. Initially built by the Airports Authority of India four decades ago, the terminal had been closed for renovation in April. With an upgraded annual capacity of 15 million passengers, the modernised facility aims to ease the load across the airport's three terminals and support growing air traffic in the national capital.Read more

27 Oct 2025

Premier Energies has entered the residential solar inverter market by acquiring KSolare Energy for INR 170 crore through a joint venture with Syrma SGS Technology. This move follows its acquisition of a majority stake in Transcon Industries for INR 500.3 crore. The JV aims to make made-in-India inverters widely available under government rooftop solar initiatives. A new manufacturing facility in Pune will increase production to one million inverters annually, while Premier Energies continues to expand its solar cell, module, and battery storage operations.Read more

27 Oct 2025

The 84th Annual Session of the Indian Roads Congress (IRC) is set to be held at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, bringing together around 3,500 delegates, including engineers, technical experts, and other stakeholders from across India. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari, will inaugurate the four-day event, which Odisha is hosting for the sixth time. The conference will include technical exhibitions showcasing new developments in road infrastructure, innovative solutions, and cultural programmes, serving as a key platform for knowledge sharing and discussion on transport infrastructure.Read more

27 Oct 2025

The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) is creating detailed ward-level climate action plans to address local environmental issues and support the city's goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. The Climate Action Cell (CAC) is leading the initiative, selecting ten wards across the city's five municipal corporations to develop tailored interventions. Each ward will have a specific plan identifying key challenges, mitigation steps, and prioritized actions. Environmental experts have welcomed the effort but stressed focusing on high-impact measures such as low-emission zones, bus priority lanes, and mapping the city's green-blue cover to strengthen Bengaluru's climate resilience.Read more

27 Oct 2025

The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) is set to upgrade the Mumbai-Pune Expressway into a 10-lane superhighway by 2030 to tackle rising traffic and future travel demands. The project, estimated at INR 14,260 crore, includes a construction cost of INR 8,440 crore. Funded under the Hybrid Annuity Model, the government will cover 40% while private investors provide 60%. Current work on a 13-km missing link in Khandala Ghat is ongoing, and land acquisition is expected to be minimal, with most land already held by MSRDC.Read more

26 Oct 2025

Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MahaMetro) has started a feasibility study for the 11.5 km Sitabuldi-Koradi metro corridor in Nagpur, part of the city's Phase 3 metro expansion. The study will examine traffic density, commuter movement, corridor alignment, and integration with existing transport systems. The corridor is projected to handle a peak hour peak direction traffic (PHPDT) of 5,600 by 2031, rising to 11,800 by 2054, and daily ridership of 65,000 to 147,000. Financial models, last-mile connectivity, and seamless transfers will also be assessed.Read more

26 Oct 2025

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is set to submit its report on potential sites for Bengaluru's second international airport within a few days. Karnataka Infrastructure Development Minister M. B. Patil noted that the AAI team could recommend both inspected sites, but final approval will depend on financial feasibility and logistical factors. The government is proceeding with planning while adhering to the rule preventing another international airport within 150 km of Kempegowda International Airport until 2033. Tumakuru and South Bengaluru are among the proposed locations, with passenger demand and industrial needs guiding the final choice.Read more

26 Oct 2025

MIC Electronics, a Hyderabad-based electronics manufacturer, has received certification from the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO), Ministry of Railways, for its indigenously developed microprocessor controller. Designed for roof-mounted AC units in LHB and double-decker coaches, the prototype cleared all RDSO tests and specifications. With this approval, MIC Electronics can now supply the controllers directly to Indian Railways. The product emphasizes energy efficiency, smart controls, and IoT-enabled operations, marking a key step in the modernization of railway infrastructure.Read more

26 Oct 2025

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has received environmental clearance from the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change for a INR 2,395 crore cable-stayed bridge connecting Versova to Madh Island. The project, which was initially envisioned in the 1967 Development Plan, is expected to reduce current commute times from 45-60 minutes to under 10 minutes. The bridge will pass over Marve Creek and mangrove areas, requiring additional approvals from the Bombay High Court. Construction is planned to start by year-end, with a three-year timeline for completion.Read more

26 Oct 2025

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has approved AVPL International's Drone Remote Pilot Training Organisation (RPTO) in Sisai, Hisar, marking a key step in drone skill development in North India. The facility now has ten DGCA-approved flying zones providing hands-on training in drone operation and maintenance. Aimed at equipping youth, especially in rural areas, the RPTO prepares students for careers across sectors like agriculture, logistics, infrastructure, and environmental monitoring, strengthening regional employment opportunities in emerging drone technology.Read more