02-Oct-2024
Power
” New Delhi : REC Limited, a Maharatna CPSU under Ministry of Power and a leading NBFC, has signed MoU with Govt of Rajasthan, Department of Finance during the “Rising Rajasthan Investors meet” today.” : Sarkaritel.com
” New Delhi : In line with the ongoing ‘Swachhta Hi Seva’ fortnight, PFC organized a ‘Shramdaan’ activity today, around its corporate office bringing together over 500 enthusiastic participants from the Ministry of Power, Power PSUs, and PFC.” : Sarkaritel.com
” New Delhi : NTPC Bongaigaon has achieved a remarkable feat at the Quality Circle Forum of India (QCFI) CCQC 2024, with four of its teams securing Gold awards for their innovative solutions to critical challenges.” : Sarkaritel.com
NTPC achieves 219.94 BU generation upto H1 of FY 25
New Delhi : NTPC Ltd, India’s largest integrated power utility, recorded a generation of 219.94 billion units (BU) upto H1 of FY 2024-25, at a growth of 3.91% compared to the corresponding period of previous year. : Sarkaritel.com
REC raises CBDT notified zero coupon bonds of Rs 5,000 crore
New Delhi : REC raises CBDT notified zero coupon bonds of Rs 5,000 crore. : Economic Times
Solex Energy announces ?8,000 crore investment, 15 GW expansion of solar module capacity
New Delhi : Solex Energy announces ?8,000 crore investment, 15 GW expansion of solar module capacity. : Economic Times
Vikram Solar files DRHP with SEBI for IPO
New Delhi : Vikram Solar files DRHP with SEBI for IPO. : Economic Times
Nextracker inaugurates India’s first center for solar excellence in Hyderabad
New Delhi : Nextracker inaugurates India’s first center for solar excellence in Hyderabad. : Economic Times
REC Limited signs MoU with Rajasthan govt, pledges ?50,000 crore annually for infrastructure
New Delhi : REC Limited signs MoU with Rajasthan govt, pledges ?50,000 crore annually for infrastructure. : Economic Times
Coal India standardizes interest rates for delayed payments, sets repo rate plus 3%
New Delhi : Coal India standardizes interest rates for delayed payments, sets repo rate plus 3%. : Economic Times
India’s power consumption remains flat at 141.36 billion units in Sep
New Delhi : India’s power consumption remained almost flat at 141.36 billion units (BU) year-on-year in September, mainly due to the above-normal rainfall across the country, which reduced the use of cooling appliances like air conditioners and desert coolers. : Economic Times
REC signs MoU with Rajasthan to finance Rs 3 lakh crore for projects
New Delhi : REC Ltd has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Rajasthan where the former will provide Rs 50,000 crore annually to finance projects across power and non-power infrastructure up to 2030. The total value of the MoU is Rs 3 lakh crore. : Economic Times
Adani Power signs agreement to acquire Dahanu Power for Rs 815 crore
New Delhi : Thermal power producer Adani Power has signed a business transfer agreement to acquire Dahanu Power for a cash consideration of Rs 815 crore. : Business Standard
Uttar Pradesh expected to get Rs 1.5 trillion investment in energy sector
Lucknow : With Uttar Pradesh’s peak energy demand expected to top 53,000 megawatt (mw) by 2028, the state is expected to garner public and private sector investment of Rs 1.5 trillion in the next 4 to 5 years. : Business Standard
SJVN launches 1.5 GW/6 GWh renewables-plus-storage tender
New Delhi : SJVN is seeking bids from developers to set up 1.5 GW of renewable energy projects backed with energy storage systems for assured peak supply of 6 GWh (1.5 GW x 4 hours). : pv-magazine.com
Avaada Group commits $12 billion to renewables, storage in Rajasthan
New Delhi : Avaada Group, one of India’s leading renewable energy companies, has unveiled its ambitious plan to invest INR 1,00,000 crore in Rajasthan with the focus on large-scale solar, wind, and green ammonia projects. : pv-magazine.com
REC signs MoU with Govt. of Rajasthan for Rs. 3 Lac Cr at “Rising Rajasthan Investors meet”
New Delhi : REC Limited, a Maharatna CPSU under Ministry of Power and a leading NBFC, has signed MoU with Govt of Rajasthan, Department of Finance during the “Rising Rajasthan Investors meet” today. : globalgreenews.com
NTPC Talcher Thermal Sponsors Odisha Mountaineer’s Expedition To Mount Elbrus
New Delhi : In a remarkable display of support for local talent, NTPC Talcher Thermal has sponsored Smt. Bibharani Patra, a mountaineer from Odisha for her successful expedition to Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe and Russia. : indianpsu.com
Saatvik Solar To Unveil 625Wp N-TOPCon G-12R Modules At REI Expo
New Delhi : Saatvik Solar India’s renowned and prominent Solar module manufacturer’s plans to unveil two cutting edge product range, their newly built N-TOPCon G12R Technology Modules which will be available for commercial sales as well as solar powered pumps and controllers in the upcoming REI Expo scheduled from 3rd – 5th October. : indianpsu.com
Tarun Bajaj assumes charge as ED (NRI) of Power Grid
New Delhi : Tarun Bajaj has assumed the charge of Executive Director (Northern Region Transmission System – I) of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL), Faridabad. : psuwatch.com
THDC to invest Rs 8,800 crore to develop 1,600 MW Pumped Storage Projects in Rajasthan
New Delhi : THDC India Limited, a leading Miniratna PSU in power generation, has taken a major step towards strengthening renewable energy infrastructure by signing an MoU with the Government of Rajasthan. : psuwatch.com
India’s power consumption remains flat at 141.36 billion units in Sep 2024
New Delhi : India’s power consumption remained almost flat at 141.36 billion units (BU) year-on-year in September, mainly due to the above-normal rainfall across the country, which reduced the use of cooling appliances like air conditioners and desert coolers. : psuwatch.com
NTPC Mining delivers stellar performance in Half Yearly of FY2024-25
New Delhi : NTPC Mining delivers stellar performance in H1(Half Yearly) of FY 2024-25 by producing over 19 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT) of coal registering YoY growth of 20% and has dispatched 19.7 MMT of coal to NTPC’s power stations with a growth of around 16% compared to last financial year. : psuconnect.in
Ajay Kumar Sharma Director Personnel, SJVN inaugurated Biodiversity Park
New Delhi : As part of the nationwide Swachhata Hi Sewa Campaign 2024, Director (Personnel), SJVN & Chairman of SJVN Foundation, Sh. Ajay Kumar Sharma, inaugurated a Biodiversity Park near Corporate Headquarters in Shimla. : psuconnect.in
Women Leads PowerGrid’s Tughlakabad Substation
New Delhi : POWERGRID declares 400/220 kV Tughlakabad GIS Sub-station as Pink Sub-station. Pink substations of POWERGRID are operated and headed by women executives in line with its commitment towards Women Empowerment. : psuconnect.in
NTPC Bongaigaon Shines with Multiple Gold Wins at QCFI CCQC 2024
New Delhi : NTPC Bongaigaon has achieved a remarkable feat at the Quality Circle Forum of India (QCFI) CCQC 2024, with four of its teams securing Gold awards for their innovative solutions to critical challenges. : psuconnect.in
Tata Power signs MoU with Rajasthan Government for renewable energy forum
New Delhi : Tata Power, one of India’s largest integrated power companies, today announced the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Rajasthan during the ongoing Rising Rajasthan Investor Meet in New Delhi with an investment plan of around Rs 1.2 lakh crores. : psuconnect.in
CERC Grants Transmission License to PGCIL for Renewable Energy Integration in Andhra Pradesh
New Delhi : The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has granted a transmission license to POWERGRID Ananthpuram Kurnool Transmission Limited (PAKTL) for implementing critical transmission infrastructure in Andhra Pradesh. : psuconnect.in
” New Delhi : NTPC Mining delivers stellar performance in H1 of FY 2024-25 by producing over 19 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT) of coal registering YoY growth of 20% and has dispatched 19.7 MMT of coal to NTPC’s power stations with a growth of around 16% compared to last financial year.” : Sarkaritel.com
” New Delhi : NLC India’s medical branch organised a medical camp for Safai Mitras (Sanitation workers) on 28.09.24 at the NLC General Hospital embodying the spirit of the “Swachhata Hi Seva” campaign launched as part of the Swachhata Mission envisioned by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi.” : Sarkaritel.com
NTPC Green Energy signs MoU with Rajasthan for 25 GW renewable energy projects
New Delhi : NTPC Green Energy signs MoU with Rajasthan for 25 GW renewable energy projects. : Economic Times
NTPC mining reports 20% increase in coal production in first half of FY25
New Delhi : NTPC mining reports 20% increase in coal production in first half of FY25. : Economic Times
NTPC boosts power generation by 3.91% to 219.94 BU in H1 FY25
New Delhi : NTPC boosts power generation by 3.91% to 219.94 BU in H1 FY25. : Economic Times
NHPC to double capacity to 15 GW in 5 years: CMD Raj Kumar Chaudhary
New Delhi : NHPC Ltd will more than double its installed capacity in the next 4-5 years to around 15,000 MW, chairman and managing director Raj Kumar Chaudhary told ET. : Economic Times
BHEL’s Fortunes Revive as Order Book Fills Up on Demand for Coal-Fired Power
New Delhi : BHEL’s Fortunes Revive as Order Book Fills Up on Demand for Coal-Fired Power. : Mint
NCLAT okays Sarda Energy’s Rs 1,950 crore bid for SKS Power Generation
New Delhi : The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has given its nod to National Company Law Tribunal’s (NCLT) approval of Sarda Energy and Minerals’ Rs 1,950 crore bid to acquire SKS Power Generation. : Business Standard
IIT Roorkee researchers develop silicon-perovskite tandem solar cells with power conversion efficiency of 28%
New Delhi : Presently, crystalline silicon (c-Si) solar cells have maintained their dominance among global PV products for 40 years, securing over 95% of the market share. : pv-magazine.com
PFC Organizes Large-Scale Shramdaan as part of ‘Swachhta Hi Seva’ Campaign
New Delhi : In line with the ongoing ‘Swachhta Hi Seva’ fortnight, PFC organized a ‘Shramdaan’ activity today, around its corporate office bringing together over 500 enthusiastic participants from the Ministry of Power, Power PSUs, and PFC. : globalgreenews.com
Coal Production in Country Grows 5.85% in FY 2024-25 Compared to Same Period Last Year
New Delhi : Ministry of Coal has seen considerable increase in coal production during the month of September 2024, achieving 68.94 Million Ton (MT). This figure exceeds last year’s production of 67.26 MT for the same month, reflecting a notable growth of 2.49%. : globalgreenews.com
NTPC arms commission 50 MW solar project in MP, 98.78 MW in Rajasthan
New Delhi : State-run power giant NTPC Limited on Tuesday announced the commissioning of a 50 MW capacity out of 220 MW Shajapur Solar Project in Madhya Pradesh. : psuwatch.com
REC signs Rs 3 lakh crore financing agreement with Rajasthan Govt for power projects
New Delhi : State-owned REC Limited on Tuesday said it has signed an agreement with the Rajasthan government to provide financing of Rs 3 lakh crore for power projects. : psuwatch.com
NHPC CMD highlights critical importance of dams in India’s water management
New Delhi : Shri R. K. Chaudhary, Chairman and Managing Director of NHPC, during the “92nd ICOLD Annual Meeting & International Symposium” being held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, delivered his inaugural speech. : psuconnect.in
THDCIL CMD & President INCOLD Addresses ICOLD 2024 on Hydropower & Sustainability
New Delhi : The prestigious ICOLD 2024 Annual Meeting and International Symposium on Dams for People, Water, Environment, and Development commenced today at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. : psuconnect.in
REC signs MoU with Rajasthan Govt for Rs. 3 lakh crore
New Delhi : REC Limited, a Maharatna CPSU under Ministry of Power and a leading NBFC, has signed MoU with Govt of Rajasthan, Department of Finance during the “Rising Rajasthan Investors meet”. : psuconnect.in
NLCIL Organizes Mass Cleaning Programme as a Part of SWACHHATA HI SEVA 2024
New Delhi : As part of this, today, on 30.09.2024, NLCIL organised a mass cleaning programme at Neyveli. : psuconnect.in
NCRTC partners with PTC India for cost-efficient power procurement
New Delhi : NCRTC and PTC India have signed an agreement to procure low-cost power, including green energy, through power exchanges for the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor. : psuconnect.in
NTPC arm signs MoU with Rajasthan govt for 25-GW renewable energy projects
New Delhi : NTPC’s subsidiary company NTPC Green Energy Ltd signed a memorandum of understanding with the Rajasthan government for a 25-gigawatt renewable energy project. : psuconnect.in
Oil and Gas
Petrol sales rises 2.8% in September, diesel drops 2%
New Delhi : Petrol sales rose 2.8% year-on-year in September while diesel dropped 2%, signalling a slowdown in India’s oil demand. Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), used mainly for cooking in the country, rose 1%, according to the oil ministry data. : Economic Times
Price of ATF down 6% to Rs 87,597, commercial LPG up Rs 48.5 per cylinder
New Delhi : State-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) on Tuesday reduced the price of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) by 6 per cent to Rs 87,597 from Rs 93,480.22 kilolitre in Delhi, the lowest price since April. : Business Standard
BPCL’s MAK Lubricants Supports India’s Green Steel Vision at MMMM 2024
New Delhi : Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Maharatna and India’s second-largest government-owned downstream oil producer, actively participated in the MMMM 2024, a prestigious event focusing on innovations in metal production and sustainable practices in the steel industry. : psuconnect.in
Govt reduces natural gas price for October from $7.85 to $7.48/mmBtu
New Delhi : Govt reduces natural gas price for October from $7.85 to $7.48/mmBtu. : Economic Times
GreenH Electrolysis unveils 1 MW PEM electrolyser to fuel India’s first hydrogen Train
New Delhi : GreenH Electrolysis unveils 1 MW PEM electrolyser to fuel India’s first hydrogen Train. : Economic Times
Oil prices set to fall for third month despite Middle East conflict
New Delhi : Oil prices set to fall for third month despite Middle East conflict. : Economic Times
Centre weighs building natural gas trading hub
New Delhi : India is planning to build a natural gas trading hub to help develop a competitive domestic gas market. : Economic Times
Opec+ unlikely to recommend changes in output policy at Oct 2 panel meeting
New Delhi : An Opec+ panel is unlikely this week to recommend any changes to its current deal to reduce production and to start unwinding some cuts from December, despite recent sharp declines in oil prices, five sources from the producer group told Reuters. : Business Standard
As Saudi oil supplies rebound, India gets bargaining power in imports
New Delhi : A resurgence in Saudi Arabian supplies of crude oil to India coupled with an attack on an Iraqi tanker in August carrying crude to Europe may result in improved bargaining power for India with Middle Eastern and Russian suppliers for winter supplies. : Business Standard
MGL Conducts Emergency Mock Drill At City Gate Station In Mahape
New Delhi : A gas leakage leading to fire in City Gate Station and associated piping system was simulated on ground, where response time frame and appropriateness of actions were observed. : indianpsu.com
Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Check Rates In Your City On October 1
New Delhi : Petrol, Diesel Prices Today On October 1, 2024: Every day at 6 a.m., oil marketing companies (OMCs) announce the price of petrol and diesel, maintaining consistency despite these commodities’ inherent volatility. : news18.com
Govt reduces natural gas price for October to USD 7.48/mmBtu
New Delhi : The government has reduced the price of domestically produced natural gas from USD 7.85 per million metric British thermal units (mmBtu) in September to USD 7.48/mmBtu in October, an official notification said. : psuwatch.com
HAL’s Advanced Light Helicopter all set for ONGC Offshore Missions
New Delhi : Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is poised to improve its operational capabilities by providing advanced light helicopters for offshore missions carried out by the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC). : psuconnect.in
