29-Apr-2024

Power

Rashmita Jha (IRS) appointed as CVO of NTPC

New Delhi : Rashmita Jha (IRS) has been appointed as the Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of NTPC Limited recently. : psuwatch.com

BHEL appoints Koppu Sadashiv Murthy as CFO

New Delhi : Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL) announced that its board has approved the appointment of Koppu Sadashiv Murthy as chief financial officer (CFO) with effect from 24 April 2024. : Business Standard

Grid connectivity to J&K’s Gurez restored fully

Srinagar : Grid electricity supply to Jammu and Kashmir’s Gurez was successfully restored on Sunday with the 33KV line now charged up to Dawar Gurez after disruptions caused by recent heavy snowfall in the Razdan and Zadkhusi areas, an official statement said. : Sarkaritel.com

Experts call for collaboration among countries for socially inclusive Solar Irrigation systems

New Delhi : Experts call for collaboration among countries for socially inclusive Solar Irrigation systems. : Economic Times

At least USD 12 trillion needed for tripling renewable energy capacity by 2030: COP28 president

New Delhi : At least USD 12 trillion needed for tripling renewable energy capacity by 2030: COP28 president. : Economic Times

SAEL to invest ?35,000 crore in renewable expansion, eyes 10 GW capacity

New Delhi : SAEL to invest ?35,000 crore in renewable expansion, eyes 10 GW capacity. : Economic Times

Adani arm completes 49% acquisition in Adani Esyasoft Smart Solutions

New Delhi : Adani Enterprises’ arm Adani Global Limited on Friday announced that it had completed the acquisition of a 49% stake in Adani Esyasoft Smart Solutions. : Economic Times

UERC raises power tariff in U’khand by around 7 %

Dehradun : The Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (UERC) has approved a hike of around 7 percent in the power tariffs for various categories of consumers in Uttarakhand. : gadgetstouse.com

India expects annual power output to grow at fastest in over a decade

New Delhi : India expects annual power output to grow at fastest in over a decade. : Economic Times

CESC acquires company engaged in under-construction 300 MW solar park in Rajasthan

New Delhi : CESC acquires company engaged in under-construction 300 MW solar park in Rajasthan. : Economic Times

SJVN posts job vacancy for Director (Finance); click for details

New Delhi : SJVN Limited has invited job applications for the engagement of Director (Finance). Eligible and interested candidates can apply for the job before May 5. The post will vacant on January 1, 2025. Presently, Akhileshwar Singh is serving as Director (Finance) of SJVN Limited. : psuwatch.com

CERC delegation visits Pakri Barwadih Mines

New Delhi : A CERC delegation led by Chairperson, Shri Jishnu Barua, IAS (Retd), Central Electricity Regulatory Authority (CERC) visited Coal Mining HQ /NTPC Mining Limited (NML), Ranchi on April 25, 2024. : psuconnect.in

MSEDCL unearthed 4,000 power thefts worth ?7.26cr in 2023-24

Nagpur : The Nagpur circle of Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL) has exposed 4,050 electricity thefts in the financial year 2023-24. : Times of India

SJVN Set To Complete Over 1,475 MW Of Solar Projects In Q1

New Delhi : SJVN Ltd. is set to complete 1,475 megawatts of solar projects in the first quarter of fiscal 2025, as it looks to execute projects of 3,503 megawatts during the current fiscal. : NDTV Profit

Oil and Gas

March crude oil imports decline 1.1% to 20.69 million tonnes: Govt

New Delhi : India’s crude oil imports in March fell by 1.1 per cent from a year earlier to 20.69 million metric tonnes, government data released on Friday showed. : Business Standard

The Hydrogen Stream: Ohmium, Tata Projects partner for green hydrogen projects in India

New Delhi : Ohmium International (Ohmium), a green hydrogen company that designs, manufactures and deploys advanced proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzers, has partnered with Tata Projects, an EPC company, for green hydrogen projects in India. : pv-magazine.com

TotalEnergies beats expectations despite lower gas prices

Paris, France : French energy giant TotalEnergies (TTEF.PA), opens new tab posted a 22% decline in first-quarter earnings, slightly less than expected, as good refining margins partially offset a steep drop in profits from natural gas. : Reuters

Oil Declines As US Steps Up Efforts To Secure A Truce In Gaza

New Delhi : Oil slipped as the US pushed to broker a peace deal between Israel and Hamas that would reduce geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. : NDTV Profit

India’s February oil imports rise amid shifts in global market dynamics

New Delhi : India’s February oil imports rise amid shifts in global market dynamics. : Economic Times

India receives oil cargo in Russian SCF tanker after brief halt, sources say

New Delhi : A ship controlled by U.S.-sanctioned Russian shipping giant Sovcomflot (SCF) discharged fuel oil at a western Indian port on Friday, two sources familiar with the matter said, indicating a resumption in the use of SCF vessels to supply Moscow’s key market after a brief halt. : Economic Times

Oil PSUs’ output from overseas fields up a tad

New Delhi : India’s state-run firms’ output from overseas oil and gas fields marginally rose in 2023-24 after declining for four straight years. : Economic Times

India receives oil cargo in Russian SCF tanker after brief halt: Reports

Oil slick ahead?: Opec’s cut in crude output shows the futility of Western sanctions

New Delhi : Stagflation is a word we learnt in college. Caused by the first oil shock of 1973. The worst of both worlds. The WTO projections indicate stagnation in global merchandise trade. : Times of India

Oil prices on track to snap two-week losing streak

New Delhi : Oil prices rose on Friday, on track to end higher this week after two straight weeks of losses, after a top U.S. official expressed optimism over economic growth and as supply concerns lingered due to conflicts in the Middle East. : Indian Express