16-Jan-2024
Power
” New Delhi : Dr. Prasanna Kumar Acharya assumed charge as Director (Finance) of NLC India Limited today, 15.01.2024, at Chennai.” : Sarkaritel.com
NTPC demonstrates zero emission ‘Hydrogen Cooking’
New Delhi : NTPC Energy Technology Research Alliance (NETRA), the R&D wing of India’s largest integrated power utility, demonstrated successful hydrogen cooking with supply of hydrogen from the existing Green Hydrogen plant at its campus at Greater Noida. : Sarkaritel.com
Dr. Prasanna Kumar Acharya assumes charge as Director (Finance) of NLC India
New Delhi : Dr. Prasanna Kumar Acharya assumed charge as Director (Finance) of NLC India Limited today, 15.01.2024, at Chennai. : psuconnect.in
NHPC CMD inaugurated ‘NHPC intranet Portal’ & ‘Mobile App for patients’
New Delhi : Sh R.K. Vishnoi, CMD, NHPC virtually inaugurated ‘NHPC intranet Portal’ & ‘Mobile App for patients’ using the latest technologies with a Content Management System & also facilitating patients visiting NHPC hospitals in the presence of NHPC functional Directors, EDs/ HoDs/ HoPs. : psuconnect.in
NHPC Seeks EoI For India’s First Off-Shore Wind Power Project
New Delhi : NHPC Seeks EoI For India’s First Off-Shore Wind Power Project. : saurenergy.com
Govt scraps licence requirement for big electricity consumers to set up power lines
New Delhi : The Power Ministry on Monday issued new rules to allow bulk consumers of electricity who have Energy Storage Systems (ESS) to establish, operate and maintain dedicated transmission lines themselves without the requirement of a licence. : Sarkaritel.com
Govt amends rules, exempts captive projects from transmission licence
New Delhi : The Centre has exempted captive power generators and consumers having minimum 25 kW of load for interstate transmission and energy storage systems to establish, operate and maintain dedicated transmission lines without the requirement of licence. : Economic Times
JSW Energy commissions 350 MW unit at Ind-Barath thermal power in Odisha
New Delhi : JSW Energy Ltd on Monday announced commissioning of the first unit, having a capacity of 350 MW, at its Ind-Barath thermal power plant in Odisha. : psuwatch.com
IGX introduces gas contracts for power plants, offers 3 delivery options
Mumbai : The Indian Gas Exchange (IGX) has introduced gas contracts for the power sector to address flexible demand and facilitate a smoother delivery process. : psuwatch.com
India’s 1st variable speed PSP in Tehri fast approaching commissioning: THDC CMD
New Delhi : RK Vishnoi, Chairman and Managing Director, THDC India Limited, said that the country’s biggest and the first Variable Speed Pumped Storage Project (PSP) — 1,000 MW Tehri Pumped Storage Project (4 x 250 MW) — is fast approaching the commissioning stage. : psuwatch.com
THDCIL CMD Reviews Nation’s First 1000 MW Variable Speed Pumped Storage Project at Tehri
New Delhi : Sh. R. K. Vishnoi, Chairman and Managing Director, THDC India Limited, on his visit to Tehri conducted a comprehensive review of the 1000 MW Tehri Pumped Storage Project (PSP). : psuconnect.in
JSW Energy Commissions 350 MW, Unit-1 of Ind-Barath Thermal Power Plant Mumbai
New Delhi : JSW Energy Limited has successfully commissioned Unit-1 (350 MW) at Ind-Barath 700 MW (2 x 350 MW) thermal power plant in Odisha. Post the commissioning of this unit, the company’s operational capacity rises to 7,189 MW. : psuconnect.in
Budget 2024: India’s green energy sector sets high hopes, eyeing major policy support
New Delhi : Budget 2024: India’s green energy sector sets high hopes, eyeing major policy support. : Economic Times
Mormugao port to be 100% solar powered by mid-2024
New Delhi : Mormugao port to be 100% solar powered by mid-2024. : Economic Times
Adani Power, Jindal Group companies, Vedanta in race for IL&FS Tamil Nadu Power
New Delhi : Adani Power, Jindal Group companies, Vedanta in race for IL&FS Tamil Nadu Power. : Economic Times
Tripura to unveil energy efficiency plan by February end
New Delhi : Tripura to unveil energy efficiency plan by February end. : Economic Times
IGX introduces new gas contracts for power sector to meet rising demand
New Delhi : IGX introduces new gas contracts for power sector to meet rising demand. : Economic Times
Avaada Group to invest Rs 40,000 crore in 6000 MW renewable projects in Gujarat
New Delhi : Avaada Group to invest Rs 40,000 crore in 6000 MW renewable projects in Gujarat. : Economic Times
Ashnisha Industries, Gujarat govt collaborate to set up RE projects
New Delhi : Ashnisha Industries, Gujarat govt collaborate to set up RE projects. : Economic Times
Tangedco’s CO2 emission up by 33% from 2017 to 2022, reveals report
New Delhi : Tangedco’s CO2 emission up by 33% from 2017 to 2022, reveals report. : Economic Times
Govt to rope in PSUs for subsidised solar rooftop plan; households with low power consumption to get rent
New Delhi : In a move to promote the rooftop solar programme that encourages households with low power demand to set up panels, the government may involve state-run power sector entities such as NTPC, NHPC, Power Grid Corporation, and SJVN in supporting the initiative. : Mint
Govt plans 24×7 electricity supply across the country by March 2025
New Delhi : The Union government is looking to set March 2025 as the deadline for 24×7 electricity supply across the country, according to sources. : Business Standard
Avaada Group to invest Rs 40,000 cr to develop 6 GW hybrid renewable projects in Gujarat
New Delhi : Avaada Group on Monday said it has committed investments worth Rs 40,000 crore for development of 6,000 MW hybrid wind-solar projects in Gujarat. : psuwatch.com
Govt notifies Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2024. Here’s what has changed
New Delhi : The government has notified an amendment in Electricity Rules, 2005, earlier in January to do away with the need for any individual setting up a captive power plant to get a license for the establishment, operation and maintenance of power transmission lines. : psuwatch.com
Mahindra, Ontario Teachers’ Co-Sponsor 2262.8 Crore Renewable Project
New Delhi : Mahindra, Ontario Teachers’ Co-Sponsor 2262.8 Crore Renewable Project. : saurenergy.com
36 Municipal Schools in Mira Bhayandar to be solarised by MBMC
New Delhi : 36 Municipal Schools in Mira Bhayandar to be solarised by MBMC. : saurenergy.com
PowerMin issues electricity rules, eases open access and transmission
New Delhi : The Union Ministry of Power issued Electricity (amendment) Rules, 2024, under the aegis of the Electricity Act, 2003 on Monday, aiming at reducing the hassles of electricity supply for large corporate and green energy sectors. : Business Standard
CERC Declines To Consider Power Exchange RTM Abortions As ‘Force Majeure’
New Delhi : CERC Declines To Consider Power Exchange RTM Abortions As ‘Force Majeure’. : saurenergy.com
Avaada To Develop 6 GW Hybrid Wind-Solar Projects In Gujarat
New Delhi : Avaada To Develop 6 GW Hybrid Wind-Solar Projects In Gujarat. : saurenergy.com
Growatt Powers Commercial Solar Installation in Gujarat
New Delhi : Growatt Powers Commercial Solar Installation in Gujarat. : saurenergy.com
PSUs to provide assistance to government initiative of solar rooftops projects
New Delhi : As per the news reports, official guidelines will be shortly commenced and would enable these public sector organizations to pay for the solar panels’ installations, in addition to charging the rent for the usage of low-power homes’ rooftops to maintain the substantial customers. : psuconnect.in
Oil and Gas
Oil India to capture CO2 emissions from Rajasthan natural gas field, store in dry wells
New Delhi : Oil India is working on a plan to capture carbon dioxide emitted from its natural gas field in Rajasthan and store it in some of the nearby dry wells, in what could be one of the first such projects in the country. : Economic Times
ONGC makes back-to-back gas discoveries in Mahanadi basin block
New Delhi : ONGC makes back-to-back gas discoveries in Mahanadi basin block. : Economic Times
Reliance seeks minimum USD 10 for coal-seam gas
New Delhi : Reliance seeks minimum USD 10 for coal-seam gas. : Economic Times
Financials, dividend in focus for MRPL board meet on Jan 22
New Delhi : Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd, a division of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation to consider Unaudited Financial Results for the Quarter that ended December 31, 2023, and consider the declaration of Interim Dividend for the Financial Year 2023- 24, the company informed BSE. : psuconnect.in
ONGC makes back-to-back gas discoveries in Mahanadi basin block
New Delhi : Maharatna petroleum PSU, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has made two significant back-to-back natural gas discoveries in a Mahanadi basin deepwater block in the Bay of Bengal as its calculated game plan of venturing into high-risk deep water exploration starts yielding results. : psuwatch.com
PM Modi to inaugurate IOCL’s LPG Import Terminal at Puthuvypeen, Kochi
Kochi : The Prime Minister of India will inaugurate the Indian Oil’s LPG Import Terminal at Puthuvypeen, Kochi, built at an cost of about Rs 1,236 Crores, boasts state-of-the-art facilities. : psuconnect.in
Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced For January 15: Check Fuel Rates In Your City
New Delhi : Petrol, and Diesel Prices on January 15: Crude oil prices appear to be flat in the international market. At around 6 am on Monday morning, WTI crude is being sold at $ 72.64 per barrel. At the same time, Brent crude is trading at 78.28 per barrel. Oil marketing companies in the country have released the latest rates of petrol and diesel. : news18.com
PM Modi to inaugurate key infrastructure projects, including Indian Oil’s LPG terminal in Kochi
New Delhi : PM Modi to inaugurate key infrastructure projects, including Indian Oil’s LPG terminal in Kochi. : Economic Times
Delhi govt bans plying of BS-III petrol, BS-IV diesel four-wheelers
New Delhi : Delhi govt bans plying of BS-III petrol, BS-IV diesel four-wheelers. : Economic Times
PNGRB received 20 bids for six city gas distribution licenses in northeastern states and Jammu & Kashmir
New Delhi : The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has received 20 bids for six city gas distribution licenses in northeastern states and Jammu & Kashmir, the regulator said in a statement on Monday. : Economic Times
NTPC demonstrates zero emission ‘Hydrogen Cooking’
Mumbai : NTPC Energy Technology Research Alliance (NETRA), the R&D wing of India’s largest integrated power utility, demonstrated successful hydrogen cooking with supply of hydrogen from the existing Green Hydrogen plant at its campus at Greater Noida. : Sarkaritel.com
Budget 2024: India’s budget set to ignite green hydrogen boom with strategic fiscal push
New Delhi : Budget 2024: India’s budget set to ignite green hydrogen boom with strategic fiscal push. : Economic Times
Govt cuts windfall tax on petroleum crude to Rs 1,700 per tonne
New Delhi : Windfall tax: The Government of India on Monday slashed the windfall tax on petroleum crude to Rs 1,700 a tonne from 2,300 rupees a tonne, according to a government notification. The cut will be effective from Jan. 16, the order said. : Economic Times
Interim Budget 2024-25: OilMin bats for retaining energy transition fund
New Delhi : The Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry has told the Finance Ministry that a Rs 30,000 crore fund for energy transition and net-zero objectives announced for oil marketing companies (OMC) in last year’s Budget, but never disbursed, needs to stay in the upcoming Budget. : Business Standard
Government cuts windfall tax on crude petroleum to ?1,700/tonne effective tomorrow
New Delhi : India cut its windfall tax on petroleum crude to ?1,700 ($20.53) a tonne from ?2,300 a tonne, according to a government notification on Monday. : Mint
1.5 GW Electrolyser Manufacturing Allocations Done, India Looks To Green Hydrogen
New Delhi : 1.5 GW Electrolyser Manufacturing Allocations Done, India Looks To Green Hydrogen. : saurenergy.com
Petrol dealers look to PMO for margin revision
New Delhi : Petroleum dealers from across Punjab will be handing over a memorandum for the PMO, petroleum minister, secretary, and chairmen of oil companies through the office of state level coordinators at Indian Oil Bhawan, Sector 19 here on January 18. : Times of India
