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MEDIA UPDATE (AUGUST 14, 2024)

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14-Aug-2024

Power

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” Chennai : Parminder Chopra, CMD, Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC) has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Anatomy laboratory at the Department of Medical Sciences and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras). ” : Sarkaritel.com

CMD PFC Inaugurates Research Anatomy Laboratory at IIT Madras under CSR Initiative

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Chennai : Smt. Parminder Chopra, CMD of Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC), has inaugurated a cutting-edge Anatomy laboratory at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras). Supported by a ?16.5 crore CSR grant from PFC, this lab marks a pioneering advancement in medical education in India. : newsmantra.in

PFC CMD inaugurates Research Anatomy Laboratory at IIT Madras

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Chennai : Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC) CMD Parminder Chopra has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Anatomy laboratory at the Department of Medical Sciences and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras). : indianmandarins

Coal India removes quantity limit for power producers

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New Delhi : Coal India Ltd has removed the limit on the quantity purchased by power producers and allowed supply beyond their annual contracted volume. : Economic Times

Power Grid secures Bhadla-III Transmission Project

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New Delhi : State-owned Power Grid Corporation has secured a transmission project in Rajasthan through tariff-based competitive bidding. : psuconnect.in

CMD, PFC Inaugurates Research Anatomy Laboratory at IIT Madras under CSR Initiative

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Chennai : Smt. Parminder Chopra, CMD, Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC) has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Anatomy laboratory at the Department of Medical Sciences and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras). : psuconnect.in

Coal India to allow TPPs to lift more coal above Annual Contracted Quantity

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New Delhi : Focusing on increasing its volume sale of coal, Coal India Limited (CIL) has made amendments to Fuel Supply Agreements (FSAs) for allowing coal supplies to thermal power plants of the country, including independent power plants (IPPs), beyond the Annual Contracted Quantity (ACQ). : psuwatch.com

High losses and debt continue to burden state discoms despite tariff hikes: Icra

New Delhi : High losses and debt continue to burden state discoms despite tariff hikes: Icra. : Economic Times

Avaada Group, Maharashtra govt ink MoU for 2750 MW pumped storage projects

New Delhi : Avaada Group, Maharashtra govt ink MoU for 2750 MW pumped storage projects. : Economic Times

Waaree Energies bags 90 MW solar module order for Bikaner project

New Delhi : Waaree Energies bags 90 MW solar module order for Bikaner project. : Economic Times

Himachal minister calls for mesh of electric cables in Shimla to be fixed

Shimla : Himachal minister calls for mesh of electric cables in Shimla to be fixed. : Economic Times

Adani plant allowed to sell Bangladesh-bound power in India after rules amended

New Delhi : Adani plant allowed to sell Bangladesh-bound power in India after rules amended. : Economic Times

Bankruptcy court okays SKS Power Generation’s Acquisition by Sarda Energy & Minerals

New Delhi : The Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Tuesday approved SKS Power Generation (Chattisgarh) Ltd’s acquisition by BSE-listed Sarda Energy & Minerals. : Economic Times

SJVN Q1 results: PAT grows 31% to Rs 357 cr on increase in higher income

New Delhi : State-owned hydropower company SJVN on Tuesday posted 31 per cent rise in consolidated net profit at Rs 357.09 crore during June quarter, on account of higher income. : Business Standard

Centre allows power exporters to sell their electricity back in India

New Delhi : The Ministry of Power has amended a key regulation, enabling power plants that supply electricity to neighbouring countries to sell their output back in India if they encounter difficulties in the foreign markets. : Business Standard

Tata Power signs MoU for 2.8 GW pumped hydro storage in Maharashtra

New Delhi : Tata Power, one of India’s largest integrated power companies, and the Government of Maharashtra have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop two large pumped hydro storage projects (PSP) with a combined capacity of 2.8 GW in the state. : pv-magazine.com

World’s highways could host 52.3 billion solar panels, say researchers

New Delhi : A research team has determined that covering the world’s highways with solar roofs could generate 17,578 TWh per year, which is more than 60% of global electricity consumption in 2023. : pv-magazine.com

Inox Wind bags 51 MW order from Everrenew

New Delhi : Inox Wind on Tuesday said it has secured a 51 MW equipment supply order from Everrenew Energy Private Ltd. : psuwatch.com

Government issues Operational Guidelines for Implementation of Model Solar Village scheme

New Delhi : The Scheme Guidelines for implementation of ‘Model Solar Village’ under PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana have been notified by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy on 9th August 2024 : psuconnect.in

SWREL gets Rs 550 cr solar plant order in Rajasthan

New Delhi : SWREL gets Rs 550 cr solar plant order in Rajasthan. : Economic Times

Australia shows interest in investing in renewable energy sector in Bihar

Patna : Australia shows interest in investing in renewable energy sector in Bihar. : Economic Times

India’s renewable energy concentrated in seven states: Experts

New Delhi : India’s renewable energy concentrated in seven states: Experts. : Economic Times

India’s cement sector estimated to add up to 5 GW of renewable energy by 2030: Report

New Delhi : India’s cement sector estimated to add up to 5 GW of renewable energy by 2030: Report. : Economic Times

GE Power India gets Rs 47.27 crore order

New Delhi : GE Power India Ltd on Tuesday said it has secured an order worth Rs 47.27 crore from Steag Energy Services (India) Private Ltd. The order value excludes 18 per cent GST, GE Power India Limited said in an exchange filing. : Economic Times

Coal India to supply more coal to power plants than annual contracted quantity

New Delhi : State-run Coal India Ltd (CIL) has decided to supply more coal to power plants than their annual contracted quantities (ACQs). : Mint

Indian Investors are discovering the power of factor investing

New Delhi : Indian Investors are discovering the power of factor investing. : Mint

Discoms face financial constraints due to payment delays from govt: ICRA

New Delhi : The state-owned power distribution companies are facing financial constraints despite improving their aggregate technical and commercial losses, according to an Icra report. : Business Standard

CIL removes all restrictions on coal purchases, demand to dictate supply

New Delhi : National miner Coal India Ltd (CIL) has lifted all restrictions on the amount of coal that power generation units can procure, allowing power plants with fuel supply agreements (FSA) to acquire as much fossil fuel as they need. : Business Standard

SECI allocates 500 MW solar at average price of $0.030/kWh

New Delhi : Solar Energy Corp. of India Ltd allocated 500 MW of interstate transmission system connected solar capacity at an average price of INR 2.48 ($0.030)/kWh. The capacity was tendered under tranche XVI. : pv-magazine.com

Uttar Pradesh launches 1.2 GWh battery storage tender

New Delhi : Uttar Pradesh Power Corp. Ltd (UPPCL) has invited bids from developers to set up standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) with a storage capacity of 1,200 MWh (300 MW x 4 hours) in Uttar Pradesh. : pv-magazine.com

SJVN Q1 net profit grows 31% to Rs 357 crore

New Delhi : State-owned hydropower company SJVN Limited on Tuesday posted 31 percent rise in consolidated net profit at Rs 357.09 crore during June quarter, on account of higher income. : psuwatch.com

Coal India to offer 10 coal mines to global MDOs to boost coal production: Govt

New Delhi : State-run Coal India Limited (CIL) has identified 10 coal mines which are going to be offered to global Mining Developers-cum-Operators (MDOs) as part of a bid to boost coal production, said the Ministry of Coal. : psuwatch.com


Oil and Gas

Petroleum Ministry approves to price natural gas from new wells at 20% premium

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New Delhi : The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has approved the allocation of gas from new wells or well interventions in the nominated fields of state-owned upstream companies, ONGC and Oil India Ltd. : psuconnect.in

Interview For IOCL Director (P&BD) Scheduled On August 20

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New Delhi : Public Sector Headhunter – The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has scheduled the interview for the post of Director (Planning & Business Development) on August 20, 2024. : indianpsu.com

India as world’s 4th largest refiner moves towards energy self-sufficiency: Minister

New Delhi : India, the world’s fourth largest refiner, is confidently journeying towards energy self-sufficiency under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Tuesday. : Sarkaritel.com

India’s oil demand to grow by 6.6% in 2024 amid global revisions

New Delhi : India’s oil demand to grow by 6.6% in 2024 amid global revisions. : Economic Times

Govt mulls ethanol price hike for 2024-25 season to incentivize production, meet blending goals

New Delhi : The government is considering a proposal to increase ethanol prices for the season starting November 2024, while also pushing for diversification of feedstocks, as it aims to achieve the 20 per cent blending target by 2025-26, sources said. : Economic Times

Oil surplus looms if OPEC hikes supplies, IEA data show

New Delhi : Global oil markets are poised to swing from a deficit to a surplus next quarter should OPEC proceed with plans to boost supplies, data from the International Energy Agency showed. : Mint

Green Power Is Losing the Battle to Clean Up Hydrogen

New Delhi : In the race to clean up industry, clean energy is slipping behind fossil fuels. That’s because we’ve pinned a lot of hopes on the prospects of hydrogen. : Mint

India as world’s 4th largest refiner moves towards energy self-sufficiency: Minister

New Delhi : India as world’s 4th largest refiner moves towards energy self-sufficiency: Minister. : Economic Times

India’s oil imports dip in June as OPEC revises global demand growth

New Delhi : India’s oil imports dip in June as OPEC revises global demand growth. : Economic Times

Oil surplus looms if OPEC+ hikes supply, IEA data show

New Delhi : Global oil markets are poised to swing from a deficit to a surplus next quarter should OPEC+ proceed with plans to boost supplies, data from the International Energy Agency showed. : Economic Times

38 CNG stations to be set up, more will come up in near future, says Himanta Biswa Sarma

Guwahati : Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that in Assam there will be 38 CNG Stations and steps will be taken to increase the numbers in the near future. : Economic Times

Essar Oil to invest Rs 3,000 cr in Raniganj CBM block to increase gas production

New Delhi : Ruia brothers-owned Essar Oil and Gas Exploration and Production will invest up to ?3,000 crore on its flagship coal bed methane (CBM) block in Raniganj, West Bengal to raise gas production, a senior company executive said. : Economic Times

China’s Oil-Demand Growth Slowdown Weighs on Global Outlook, IEA Says

Beijling : China’s Oil-Demand Growth Slowdown Weighs on Global Outlook, IEA Says. : Mint

Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Check Rates In Your City On August 13

New Delhi : Petrol, Diesel Prices Today On August 13, 2024: Every day at 6 am, oil marketing companies (OMCs) announce gasoline and diesel prices, maintaining consistency despite the inherent volatility of these commodities. : news18.com

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