POWER MEDIA UPDATE : 14 April, 2025 ( 21 News Items )
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1. CEA launches new software to help power utilities of states: sarkaritel
https://www.sarkaritel.com/cea-launches-new-software-to-help-power-utilities-of-states/
2. Punjab National Bank Signed MoU with NLCIL for customized salary accounts: psuconnect
https://www.psuconnect.in/memorandum-of-understanding/punjab-national-bank-signed-mou-with-nlcil
3. DVC bags four prestigious award at 16th CIDC Vishwakarma Awards, 2025: psuconnect
https://www.psuconnect.in/award/dvc-bags-four-prestigious-award-at-16th-cidc-vishwakarma-awards-2025
4. NTPC eyes 30 GW coal-fired capacity addition by FY32: ET
https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/coal/ntpc-eyes-30-gw-coal-fired-capacity-addition-by-fy32/120226291?utm_source=top_story&utm_medium=latestNews
5. India’s coal import declines marginally in Apr-Feb period: ET
https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/coal/indias-coal-import-declines-marginally-in-apr-feb-period/120251760?utm_source=newslisting&utm_medium=latestNews
6. India needs ‘nuclear energy renaissance’, US ready to help: Holtec CEO Kris Singh: ET
https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/power/india-needs-nuclear-energy-renaissance-us-ready-to-help-holtec-ceo-kris-singh/120250863?utm_source=newslisting&utm_medium=latestNews
7. Waste-to-energy firm SAEL plans to go public in next 12 months: ET
https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/renewable/waste-to-energy-firm-sael-plans-to-go-public-in-next-12-months/120250652?utm_source=newslisting&utm_medium=latestNews
8. Tripura’s first solar village coming up at Rangacherra covering 600 households: ET
https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/renewable/tripuras-first-solar-village-coming-up-at-rangacherra-covering-600-households/120226587?utm_source=newslisting&utm_medium=latestNews
9. SJVN releases ₹269.98-cr land compensation for Etalin Hydroelectric Project in Arunachal Pradesh: ET
https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/power/sjvn-releases-269-98-cr-land-compensation-for-etalin-hydroelectric-project-in-arunachal-pradesh/120226208?utm_source=newslisting&utm_medium=latestNews
10. Maharashtra signs MoU with Russia’s ROSATOM to develop thorium-based Small Modular Reactor: ET
https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/oil-and-gas/maharashtra-signs-mou-with-russias-rosatom-to-develop-thorium-based-small-modular-reactor/120222480?utm_source=newslisting&utm_medium=latestNews
11. Public hearing held for Adani Group’s 1600 MW thermal power plant in Mirzapur: ET
https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/power/public-hearing-held-for-adani-groups-1600-mw-thermal-power-plant-in-mirzapur/120222537?utm_source=newslisting&utm_medium=latestNews
12. NSEFI, SolarPower Europe ink pact to deepen EU-India ties in solar manufacturing: ET
https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/renewable/nsefi-solarpower-europe-ink-pact-to-deepen-eu-india-ties-in-solar-manufacturing/120222502?utm_source=newslisting&utm_medium=latestNews
13. CEA concurs 6 hydro-pumped storage projects of 7.5 GW in 2024-25: ET
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/power/cea-concurs-6-hydro-pumped-storage-projects-of-7-5-gw-in-2024-25/articleshow/120231397.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst
14. Centre approves record 6 hydro pumped storage projects worth 7.5 GW in FY25: ET
https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/power/centre-approves-record-6-hydro-pumped-storage-projects-worth-7-5-gw-in-fy25/120251133?utm_source=top_story&utm_medium=latestNews
15. NFR commissions solar power plant in Guwahati: ET
https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/renewable/nfr-commissions-solar-power-plant-in-guwahati/120251519?utm_source=newslisting&utm_medium=latestNews
16. Power Grid appoints Abhay Bakre as Part-Time Govt Nominee Director on its board: psuwatch
https://psuwatch.com/psu-appointments/power-grid-appoints-abhay-bakre-as-part-time-govt-nominee-director-on-its-board
17. IT Ministry in talks with Power Ministry to address Data Centre energy requirement: IT Secy: psuwatch
https://psuwatch.com/newsupdates/it-ministry-in-talks-with-power-ministry-to-address-data-centre-energy-requirement-it-secy
18. Power sector reforms need of the hour to boost overall growth: UP Chief Secretary: psuwatch
https://psuwatch.com/newsupdates/power-sector-reforms-need-of-the-hour-to-boost-overall-growth-up-chief-secretary
19. NHPC commences commercial operation of 107 MW solar capacity at Karnisar Plant in Rajasthan: psucwatch
https://psuwatch.com/newsupdates/nhpc-commences-commercial-operation-of-107-mw-solar-capacity-at-karnisar-plant-in-rajasthan
20. Solar push: UP Govt to train 10,000 ‘Paryavaran Sakhis’: psuwatch
https://psuwatch.com/newsupdates/solar-push-up-govt-to-train-10000-paryavaran-sakhis
21. In a first, thermal power major NTPC starts procuring commercial coal: BS
https://www.business-standard.com/companies/news/in-a-first-thermal-power-major-ntpc-starts-procuring-commercial-coal-125041300447_1.html
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OIL & GAS
MEDIA UPDATE : 14 April, 2025 ( 13 News Items )
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1. GAIL floats tender for 26% stake in LNG project in US: ET
https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/oil-and-gas/gail-floats-tender-for-26-stake-in-lng-project-in-us/120222490?utm_source=top_story&utm_medium=latestNews
2. Sitharaman pitches India as Asia’s gateway to Austrian investors for green H2, EVs & innovation: ET
https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/renewable/sitharaman-pitches-india-as-asias-gateway-to-austrian-investors-for-green-h2-evs-innovation/120226321?utm_source=top_story&utm_medium=latestNews
3. German refinery workers push to revive Russian oil imports amid economic strain: ET
https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/oil-and-gas/german-refinery-workers-push-to-revive-russian-oil-imports-amid-economic-strain/120226753?utm_source=newslisting&utm_medium=latestNews
4. Chevron’s Venezuelan crude exports halted amid US sanctions and PDVSA restrictions: ET
https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/oil-and-gas/chevrons-venezuelan-crude-exports-halted-amid-us-sanctions-and-pdvsa-restrictions/120226512?utm_source=newslisting&utm_medium=latestNews
5. BP bets on NEC-25 for gas surge, credits PM Modi’s reforms: ET
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/oil-gas/bp-bets-on-nec-25-for-gas-surge-credits-pm-modis-reforms/articleshow/120249723.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst
6. GAIL India issues EOI to source LNG with equity portion in USA NG Liquefaction Project: psuconnect
https://www.psuconnect.in/psu-news/gail-india-issues-eoi-to-source-lng-with-equity-portion-in-usa-ng-liquefaction-project
7. BP Eyes Major Expansion in India’s Oil and Gas Sector through RIL, ONGC Ties: livemint
https://www.livemint.com/companies/bp-ongc-ril-expansion-krishna-godavari-mahanadi-basin-murray-auchincloss-aviation-fuels-biofuels-ev-charging-lng-11744552173009.html
8. Crude oil outlook: Brent nears $65 on Iran export cuts, dips 8% in a month; Key technical range for MCX: livemint
https://www.livemint.com/market/commodities/crude-oil-outlook-brent-nears-65-on-iran-export-cuts-dips-8-in-a-month-key-technical-range-for-mcx-11744471091388.html
9. Donald Trump seeks control of Ukraine’s key natural gas pipeline amid minerals-for-weapons dispute: Report: livemint
https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/donald-trump-seeks-control-of-ukraine-s-key-natural-gas-pipeline-amid-minerals-for-weapons-dispute-report-11744489869837.html
10. Old car no fuel policy in Delhi to begin soon, fuel stations get cameras to scan vehicles: livemint
https://www.livemint.com/news/india/old-car-no-fuel-policy-in-delhi-to-begin-soon-fuel-stations-get-cameras-to-scan-vehicles-11744566654644.html
11. Govt plans cheap gas lifeline for LNG trucks; aims to revive closed outlets: BS
https://www.business-standard.com/industry/news/govt-plans-cheap-gas-lifeline-for-lng-trucks-aims-to-revive-closed-outlets-125041300829_1.html
12. Global energy firm BP bets on NEC-25 for gas surge, credits govt reforms : BS
https://www.business-standard.com/companies/news/global-energy-firm-bp-bets-on-nec-25-for-gas-surge-credits-govt-reforms-125041300191_1.html
13. GAIL India seeks up to 26% stake in US LNG project, 15-year gas deal : BS
https://www.business-standard.com/companies/news/gail-india-seeks-up-to-26-stake-in-us-lng-project-15-year-gas-deal-125041101218_1.html
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