#energy

NEEPCO Hits Record Profit of Rs 769 Crore

NEEPCO posted a record Rs 769.08 crore profit for 2025-26 while driving major hydroelectric and solar projects across the Northeast and Rajasthan.

Walrik Marak • 10 Oct 2026

Tripura to Restart Gumti Hydroelectric Plant for 100 Crore

Tripura will restart the damaged Gumti hydroelectric project in December. The 100 crore restoration aims to boost daily power output to 11 MW.

Nihar Jamatia • 9 Oct 2026

Mizoram Revives Oil and Gas Exploration Efforts

Mizoram eyes new oil and gas deposits with a planned well in Kolasib district and expanded exploration efforts across the state's southern regions.

Chawngthu Fanai • 8 Oct 2026

Tensions Boil Over at Assam Gas Agency Amid Supply Scandal

Protests and supply irregularities plague M/S Margherita Gas Agency as authorities investigate missing cylinders and local disturbance complaints.

Timungpi Terang • 1 Oct 2026

ONGC Ramps Up Gas Exploration in Assam's Amraghat Site

ONGC is accelerating gas exploration in Assam's Cachar district after uncovering new reserves at its Amraghat extraction plant.

Bibar Daimary • 27 Sep 2026

Arunachal Pradesh Powers 393 Health Centers With Solar Initiative

Arunachal Pradesh launched a solar energy initiative to provide reliable power to 393 health centers in partnership with the SELCO Foundation.

Tani M • 23 Sep 2026

Adani Power to Build Rs 48,000 Crore Plant in Assam

Assam plans a 3,200 MW thermal power plant in Dhubri with Adani Power to boost energy self-reliance and create thousands of jobs for local residents.

Bibar Daimary • 20 Sep 2026

Peren Officials and SELCO Foundation Target Poverty with Solar Energy

Peren district leaders and the SELCO Foundation hosted a workshop to boost local livelihoods through sustainable energy and improved produce processing.

Kiyeto Swu • 19 Sep 2026

Meghalaya Opens Transformer Testing Lab in Sumer

MePDCL opened a new transformer testing laboratory in Sumer to boost power grid reliability across Meghalaya and the Northeast region.

NEWire Desk • 17 Sep 2026

Manipur Imposes Rotational Power Cuts Amid 90 MW Shortfall

Manipur is enforcing rolling power cuts to manage a 90 MW electricity deficit caused by erratic rainfall, coal shortages, and market supply issues.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 16 Sep 2026

Assam Tribal Groups Block Power Tower Project in Sonapur

Hundreds marched in Sonapur to stop high-voltage power towers, fearing the loss of homes and farmland in tribal areas across 12 villages.

Timungpi Terang • 15 Sep 2026

NSCN-K Warns Against Resource Extraction in Disputed Nagaland-Assam Border

NSCN-K (Khango-Vusshe) opposes oil and gas extraction in the Disputed Area Belt, citing constitutional rights and the need for indigenous consent.

Naro Jamir • 11 Sep 2026

Numaligarh Refinery Reports Massive Profit Surge as Expansion Tops Agenda

Numaligarh Refinery Ltd reports a 90% profit jump in FY26. Management prioritizes the refinery expansion project over the new polypropylene unit.

Bibar Daimary • 11 Sep 2026

Assam Pushes for Tech Hub Status Through New Energy Innovation Platform

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a new energy innovation initiative at IIT Guwahati to boost startup and industry collaboration.

Timungpi Terang • 10 Sep 2026

Government Slashes Domestic LPG Refill Waiting Time to 25 Days

Government mandates a uniform 25-day refill wait for all LPG users nationwide, scrapping the previous 45-day rule for rural households immediately.

Timungpi Terang • 9 Sep 2026

New Ri-Bhoi LPG Plant to Ease Meghalaya Gas Shortages

Meghalaya expects an end to persistent LPG supply issues as a new 75 crore bottling plant in Ri-Bhoi prepares to open its doors by late October.

NEWire Desk • 3 Sep 2026

Meghalaya Power Projects Face Delays as Farmers Demand Elephant Damage Payouts

Meghalaya targets a 2026 completion for Umiam-Umtru Stage-III. Meanwhile, local farmers issued an ultimatum over unpaid elephant damage compensation.

NEWire Desk • 30 Aug 2026

Arunachal Pradesh Energizes New Power Line and Substation

Arunachal Pradesh has activated the Along-Kambang transmission line and substation, boosting energy reliability for West Siang and regional hydro projects.

Rinchen K • 21 Aug 2026

Nagaland Connects to National Gas Grid via New Pipeline

Nagaland joins the national gas grid after Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited commissioned the Dergaon-Dimapur pipeline to tap into ONGC resources.

Kiyeto Swu • 20 Aug 2026

Assam Cabinet Approves New Energy Policy, University Campuses, and Co-Districts

Assam Cabinet greenlights a new hydrocarbon policy, grants land for IIM Guwahati and Azim Premji University, and forms eight new administrative districts.

Bibar Daimary • 18 Aug 2026