16-Aug-2024
Power
” New Delhi : The 78th Independence Day of the Nation was celebrated at NLCIL with great fervor and enthusiasm. Prasanna Kumar Motupalli, CMD, NLCIL, garlanded the bust of Mahatma Gandhi at the Township Administration Office premises in the presence of Functional Directors& Chief Vigilance Officer and inaugurated the celebrations.” : Sarkaritel.com
” New Delhi : NHPC celebrated India’s 78th Independence Day on 15th August 2024 with patriotic fervour and enthusiasm at NHPC Corporate Office, Faridabad.” : Sarkaritel.com
” New Delhi : Bongaigaon, August 15, 2024: NTPC Bongaigaon joined the nation in celebrating the 78th Independence Day with fervor, echoing the spirit of “Har Ghar Tiranga” at the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Stadium of the 750 MW power station.” : Sarkaritel.com
” New Delhi : NTPC Bongaigaon, in collaboration with the CISF family, celebrated the 78th Independence Day with a spirited cycle rally, organized under the aegis of the Sports Council, NTPC Bongaigaon.” : Sarkaritel.com
REC incorporates new subsidiary for Rajasthan Power Transmission Project
New Delhi : REC Ltd has established a new wholly-owned subsidiary, Rajasthan IV 4B Power Transmission Ltd, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance power infrastructure in Rajasthan’s Renewable Energy Zone (REZ). : cnbc.com
Power ministry approves ?3,600 cr for modernizing distribution networks in NCR
New Delhi : Power ministry approves ?3,600 cr for modernizing distribution networks in NCR. : Economic Times
Reliance Power Q1 Results Live: Loss Falls by 66.98% YoY
New Delhi : Reliance Power Q1 Results Live : Reliance Power declared their Q1 results on 14 Aug, 2024, showcasing a notable improvement in their financial performance. : Mint
India making more efforts in renewable energy than other G20 countries: PM
New Delhi : India making more efforts in renewable energy than other G20 countries: PM. : Economic Times
Power ministry approves project worth ?3,600 crore to upgrade power infra in Gurugram, Faridabad
New Delhi : The power ministry on Wednesday approved projects worth ?3,600 crore for modernization and upgradation of power distribution infrastructure in Gurugram and Faridabad districts. : Economic Times
PM’s I-Day speech: 75,000 new medical seats, renewable energy goals, secular civil, one nation , one election plan
New Delhi : In his first Independence Day address after returning to power for a third term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced new measures and objectives, outlined progress in some others, and laid special emphasis on agriculture, semiconductors, and manufacturing. : Mint
Explained: What are green jobs that PM Modi mentioned in his I-Day speech?
New Delhi : In his Independence Day speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (August 15) highlighted the critical role of green jobs in India’s climate change strategy on Thursday, underlining the nation’s commitment to sustainable development. : Business Standard
Adani Power says committed to supplying electricity to B’desh amid protests
New Delhi : Adani Power said on Thursday it was committed to supplying electricity to Bangladesh, saying a recent amendment to power export rules does not affect its existing contract. : Business Standard
AP, NVVN ink pact to install solar panels on all govt buildings
New Delhi : AP, NVVN ink pact to install solar panels on all govt buildings. : Economic Times
PM Modi highlights green jobs and renewable energy goals in Independence Day address
New Delhi : PM Modi highlights green jobs and renewable energy goals in Independence Day address. : Economic Times
Adani Power says it is committed to supplying electricity to Bangladesh
New Delhi : Adani Power said on Thursday it was committed to supplying electricity to Bangladesh, saying a recent amendment to power export rules does not affect its existing contract. : Economic Times
Adani Power key beneficiary after Centre eases norms for exporters; Bangladesh-bound power to be sold in India
New Delhi : Adani Power announced on Thursday, August 15, that it is committed to supplying electricity to Bangladesh and that a recent amendment to power export rules does not affect its existing contract. : Mint
Goa to be permanent venue for annual India Energy Week: CM Sawant
Panaji : Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday announced that the coastal state would serve as the permanent venue for the annual India Energy Week (IEW). : Business Standard
Modi Govt Amends Rules to Enable Adani Sell Bangladesh-Bound Power in Domestic Market
New Delhi : The Union government has amended guidelines on power exports to allow Adani Power to sell its Bangladesh-bound output in the domestic market in light of the upheaval in the country, Reuters reported. : thewire.com
Oil and Gas
ONGC allocates Rs 13.56 crore for advanced burn ward at Silchar Medical College
New Delhi : Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), Cachar has allocated Rs 13.56 crore towards the establishment of a state-of-the-art burn ward at Silchar Medical College & Hospital (SMCH), aiming to boost the healthcare infrastructure of the Barak Valley. : India Today
BPCL taps Lummus technologies for Bina refinery’s petrochemical project
New Delhi : Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd. (BPCL) has let a contract to Lummus Technology LLC to deliver a suite of technologies for the operator’s previously approved project to add ethylene and downstream petrochemical production capacity at its 7.8-million tonne/year (tpy) refinery at Bina, Madya Pradesh, India. : ogj.com
India imports USD 2.8 billion worth of crude oil from Russia in July
New Delhi : India, the world’s third largest oil consuming and importing nation, in July bought USD 2.8 billion worth of crude oil from Russia, second only to China which remains the largest importer of Russian oil, a report said. : Economic Times
USDA Seeks Easier Rules For Crops to be Used in Green Fuels
New Delhi : The US Department of Agriculture is pushing for eased tax credit requirements regarding crops used as ingredients in the production of renewable fuels, according to Secretary Tom Vilsack. : Mint
Oil rises 2% on MidEast geopolitical conflict even as US macro data allays recession fears; Brent at $81/bbl
New Delhi : Global crude oil prices rose more than $1 on Thursday, August 15, after positive US economic data allayed fears of an imminent recession in the world’s biggest economy. : Mint
Goa to be permanent venue for annual India Energy Week: CM Sawant
Panaji : Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday announced that the coastal state would serve as the permanent venue for the annual India Energy Week (IEW). : Business Standard
Swan Energy to sell LNG terminal to Turkey’s Botas for $399 million
New Delhi : Nikhil Merchant-led Swan Energy Ltd has said it plans to sell its stake in a floating LNG receipt terminal to Turkey’s state-run Botas for $399 million. : Business Line
China’s Oil-Demand Growth Slowdown Weigns on Global Outlook, IEA Says
New Delhi : China’s Oil-Demand Growth Slowdown Weigns on Global Outlook, IEA Says. : Mint
Sakhalin Mess: India Eyes Equity Oil; Russis for Dividends. At Stake: $600 MN
New Delhi : Sakhalin Mess: India Eyes Equity Oil; Russis for Dividends. At Stake: $600 MN. : Mint
Oil prices rise as US rate cut optimism outweighs slower demand concerns
New Delhi : Oil prices rose on Thursday on optimism that potential US interest rate cuts will boost activity and fuel consumption in the US economy, but concerns over slower global demand curbed gains. : Business Standard
