10-June-2024

Power

NHPC Ltd signed MoA with Government of Arunachal Pradesh, fisheries dept

New Delhi : A Memorandum of agreement (MoA) was signed between the Arunachal Pradesh’s government, the fisheries department, and the NHPC for the implementation of a fisheries management plan at the 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower HE Project (SLHEP), as shared by NHPC officials. : psuconnect.in

NTPC Simhadri Concludes Girl Empowerment Mission-2024

New Delhi : NTPC Simhadri successfully concluded its flagship CSR initiative, the Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM) 2024 on 7th June 2024. : indianpsu.com

NLC India Limited Organizes Financial Investment Advisory Program for Project Affected Persons

New Delhi : NLC India Limited (NLCIL), a Navratna company under the Ministry of Coal, Government of India, has taken a commendable step in ensuring the financial well-being of Project Affected Persons (PAPs) by organizing a Financial Investment Advisory Program as per the directives of Chief Secretary, GoTN. : psuconnect.in

Coal India Launches Shiksha Program

New Delhi : Shri P.M. Prasad, Chairman Coal India, launched the Shiksha programme intending to increase adult literacy rates in the states of Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha. : psuconnect.in

Mountaineer Poorna Malavath Inspired GEM Participants Of NTPC Unchahar

New Delhi : NTPC Unchahar organized a special session under its Girls’ Empowerment Campaign, featuring renowned mountaineer Poorna Malavath. The event saw participation from 120 girls, who drew inspiration from Malavath’s achievements. : indianpsu.com

Torrent Group m-cap doubles to $20 bn in a year

New Delhi : Torrent Group m-cap doubles to $20 bn in a year. : Economic Times

IIT-Jodhpur develops adaptor to charge EVs using solar panels

New Delhi : IIT-Jodhpur develops adaptor to charge EVs using solar panels. : Economic Times

How smart meters are powering change for companies, consumers in country

New Delhi : Power distribution in India is infamous for inefficiency and losses. Despite several financial schemes, state-owned power distribution companies (discoms) are beleaguered. In recent years, a new approach to make discoms efficient has been tried – a part of it being driven by a 2 kg square box called smart meter. : Business Standard

Empowering Communities Through a New Cooperative Solar Ownership Structure – “Community Solar”

New Delhi : In the pursuit of sustainable energy solutions, “Community Solar” emerges as a beacon of promise, especially in a country as diverse and energy hungry as India. : Economic Times

Domestic open access solar capacity addition doubles in Jan-Mar: Mercom

New Delhi : Open access solar installations rose two-fold in India to 1.8 gigawatts during January-March this year supported by several factors, including reduced module cost, US-based Mercom Capital has said. : Business Standard

Nepal Parliament approves ratification for Framework Agreement related to ISA

New Delhi : Nepal’s House of Representatives has passed a proposal seeking ratification of a framework agreement related to the membership of the International Solar Alliance that will help the Himalayan nation increase usage of solar power in its effort to combat the impact due to changing climate. : psuwatch.com

Chennai Power Cut: Electricity to be Suspended in these Areas on June 10

Chennai : Chennai Power Cut: Electricity to be Suspended in these Areas on June 10. : timesnownews

Adani to invest over $1 bn in Sri Lankan wind projects

New Delhi : Adani to invest over $1 bn in Sri Lankan wind projects. : Economic Times

Indian-origin CEO of Australian firm ZekiTek says company eyes India’s renewable energy market for expansion

New Delhi : Indian-origin CEO of Australian firm ZekiTek says company eyes India’s renewable energy market for expansion. : Economic Times

Energy ministries: Delicate balance between energy security, rising demand

New Delhi : In the last two terms of the Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government, clean energy and energy transition became a crucial part of economic growth. : Business Standard

“Thermal plants working well, efforts on to make Rajasthan best in energy production”: Energy Minister

Jaipur : “Thermal plants working well, efforts on to make Rajasthan best in energy production”: Energy Minister. : ANInews.com

Oil and Gas

ONGC seeks technical help to raise Mumbai High output

New Delhi : ONGC seeks technical help to raise Mumbai High output. : Economic Times

HPCL and Gogoro launched 20 ‘HPeCharge Go Stations’ in 4 states

New Delhi : In a groundbreaking move, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HPCL) and Gogoro Inc. have launched twenty ‘HPeCharge Go Stations’ in Delhi, NCR, Gurgaon, and Mumbai. : psuconnect.in

ONGC seeks to engage global oil majors to boost output at Mumbai High field

New Delhi : Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) is seeking to partner with an international oil major to help boost production from its flagship Mumbai High field that’s declining after producing for nearly half a century. : Economic Times

BPCL looking to hire Director (Marketing); apply before July 5

New Delhi : BPCL Recruitment 2024: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has invited job applications for the engagement of Director (Marketing). Eligible and interested candidates can apply for the job before July 5. : psuwatch.com

ONGC seeks foreign partners for Mumbai High oilfield, offers revenue share

New Delhi : State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) is seeking foreign partners to reverse declining output at its flagship Mumbai High fields, offering a share of revenue from incremental production plus a fixed fee but not any equity stake. : Business Standard

EIL and GAIL achieved critical milestone

New Delhi : Teams of Engineers India Limited and GAIL successfully achieved the critical milestone of the erection of the Product Splitter Column ahead of schedule at the Propane De-hydrogenation Unit (PDH) Unit of the 500 KTA PDH-PP Petrochemical plant project in Usar, Maharashtra. : psuconnect.in

Saudi Arabia set to raise $11.2 bln selling Aramco shares at lower end of expectations

New Delhi : Saudi Arabia set to raise $11.2 bln selling Aramco shares at lower end of expectations. : Economic Times

Oil reports third straight weekly loss on OPEC+ verdict, delayed US Fed cuts; Brent dips 2.5% to $79: Buy or sell?

New Delhi : Crude oil prices extended losses in the previous session, reporting a third straight weekly loss as investors weighed the reassurances by the Organisation of Petroleum. : Mint

Petrol and diesel prices remain stable for 85 days in Chennai

Chennai : In Chennai, the price of petrol and diesel has remained unchanged for the past 85 days. Accordingly, one litre of petrol costs Rs 100.75 and one litre of diesel costs Rs 92.34 in the city today. : dtnext.in

COP29 climate hosts say they’ll keep expanding fossil fuels

New Delhi : COP29 climate hosts say they’ll keep expanding fossil fuels. : Economic Times

India’s May fuel use inches up on month on strong industrial activity

New Delhi : India’s May fuel use inches up on month on strong industrial activity. : Economic Times

India’s energy consumption to grow 90% by 2050, says CEO of Russia’s Rosneft

New Delhi : With a growing economy, India’s energy consumption is likely to nearly double by 2050, one of the fastest growth rates in the world, said Igor Sechin, CEO of Rosneft, one of Russia’s largest oil producers. : Mint