17-Aug-2024
Power
” New Delhi : Contributing to the Olympic fervor, and testing the Olympic quotient of employees and their family members, NTPC organized a grand Olympic Quiz at the Power Management Institute, Noida on 13th August, 2024.” : Sarkaritel.com
” New Delhi : The 78th Independence Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm at NTPC Kanti on August 15, 2024. The event commenced with Madhu S., Head of Project, hoisting the national flag, symbolizing the spirit of freedom and unity.” : Sarkaritel.com
REC Ltd appoints Pradeep Fellows as Executive Director
New Delhi : State-owned REC Limited has announced a cessation of Shri Daljeet Singh Khatri as Executive Director of the Company for being appointed as Director (Finance), Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited, and promotion of Shri Pradeep Fellows as Executive Director of the Company. : psuconnect.in
Mahabir Prasad appointed as Government Nominee Director on NTPC Ltd Board
New Delhi : NTPC Ltd Board approves the appointment of Shri Mahabir Prasad, Joint Secretary and Financial Advisor, Ministry of Power as Govt. Nominee Director. : psuconnect.in
REC sets up 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). : psuconnect.in
NTPC Bongaigaon and CISF Pedal for Patriotism in a Vibrant Independence Day Cycle Rally
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. : psuconnect.in
Adani Power says it is committed to supplying electricity to Bangladesh
New Delhi : Adani Power says it is committed to supplying electricity to Bangladesh. : Economic Times
Renewable energy storage capacity to rise from 1 GW to 6 GW by year 2027-28: Crisil
New Delhi : Renewable energy storage capacity to rise from 1 GW to 6 GW by year 2027-28: Crisil. : Economic Times
IndiGrid partners BII, Norfund, and Techno Electric to develop transmission projects in India
New Delhi : IndiGrid, India’s first and largest listed power sector infrastructure investment trust (InvIT), announced this week that it has partnered with British International Investment (BII). : pv-magazine.com
Techno Electric partners with IndiGrid for developing greenfield transmission projects
New Delhi : Techno Electric & Engineering Company on Friday announced its tie-up with IndiGrid to undertake the development of the two greenfield transmission projects and inked securities subscription cum shareholders agreement. : psuwatch.com
2GW Solar Tender: UPERC Approves Preference To Local Generators
New Delhi : 2GW Solar Tender: UPERC Approves Preference To Local Generators. : saurenergy.com
Solar panel makers seek retroactive duties, citing import surge
New Delhi : Solar panel makers seek retroactive duties, citing import surge. : Economic Times
Agricultural power supply to shift to solar mode, says Special CS Vijayanand
Vijaywada : Agricultural power supply to shift to solar mode, says Special CS Vijayanand. : Economic Times
Power & Instrumentation Guj Ltd. Secures Major Contracts Worth INR 28.41 Cr
New Delhi : Power & Instrumentation Guj Ltd. Secures Major Contracts Worth INR 28.41 Cr. : Economic Times
IndiGrid partners with British and Norwegian investors to boost India’s renewable energy transmission
New Delhi : IndiGrid partners with British and Norwegian investors to boost India’s renewable energy transmission. : Economic Times
Adani Power will continue to supply power to Bangladesh from J’khand plant
New Delhi : Adani Power on Friday said it will continue to supply power to Bangladesh from its 1,600MW Jharkhand plant, set up to supply 100 per cent electricity generated from the facility to the neighbouring nation. : Business Standard
ONGC launches 1 GW wind-solar hybrid tender
New Delhi : ONGC has invited bids to set up 1 GW of co-located wind-solar hybrid power projects (500 MW solar plus 500 MW wind) for captive consumption. : pv-magazine.com
Haryana leading in electricity reforms: Nand Lal Sharma
Chandigarh : Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) chairman Nand Lal Sharma highlighted that Haryana, after Odisha, is the second state in India to make significant strides in electricity reforms. : Times of India
PM KUSUM: PEDA Issues Bid For Solarizing 75,000 Agricultural Pumps
New Delhi : PM KUSUM: PEDA Issues Bid For Solarizing 75,000 Agricultural Pumps. : saurenergy.com
Goa will be permanent venue for annual India Energy Week, says CM Sawant
Panaji : Goa will be permanent venue for annual India Energy Week, says CM Sawant. : Economic Times
Adani Power will continue to supply power to Bangladesh
New Delhi : Adani Power on Friday said it will continue to supply power to Bangladesh from its 1,600MW Jharkhand plant, set up to supply 100 per cent electricity generated from the facility to the neighbouring nation. : Economic Times
10 gram panchayats will go green: Himachal CM promises on I-Day
Shimla : 10 gram panchayats will go green: Himachal CM promises on I-Day. : Economic Times
Uttar Pradesh chief minister inaugurates Avaada Group’s 70 MW solar project in Banda
New Delhi : Avaada Group, a green energy solutions provider, announced this week the inauguration of its 70 MW solar power project in Banda district of Uttar Pradesh by the state’s chief minister Yogi Adityanath. : pv-magazine.com
Oil and Gas
BPCL sets up first-of-its-kind biofuel blend bunker at Mumbai port
New Delhi : Public sector oil marketing firm BPCL on Friday said it has set up a biofuel blend High Flash High-Speed Diesel (HFHSD) bunker at Mumbai Port. : Business Standard
ONGC launches 1 GW wind-solar hybrid tender
New Delhi : ONGC has invited bids to set up 1 GW of co-located wind-solar hybrid power projects (500 MW solar plus 500 MW wind) for captive consumption. : pv-magazine.com
BPCL Unveils India’s First Biofuel Blend HFHSD Bunker at Mumbai Port
New Delhi : Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has set a new benchmark in the Indian maritime industry by launching first biofuel blend High Flash High Speed Diesel (HFHSD) bunker by an OMC at Mumbai Port. : psuconnect.in
BPCL unveils India’s 1st biofuel blend HFHSD bunker at Mumbai Port
New Delhi : Maharatna Petroleum PSU Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) on Friday said that it launched India’s first biofuel blend, High Flash High-Speed Diesel (HFHSD) bunker at Mumbai Port. : psuwatch.com
Indonesia targets $25.2 billion in private sector investment for green hydrogen by 2060
New Delhi : Indonesia aims to secure $25.2 billion in private sector investment for green hydrogen development by 2060, according to the Ministry of Industry. : Sarkaritel.com
Oil prices set to end week higher on US demand optimism
New Delhi : Oil prices set to end week higher on US demand optimism. : Economic Times
Bangladesh’s Summit LNG says FSRU expected to resume ops in September
Singapore : Bangladesh’s Summit LNG says FSRU expected to resume ops in September. : Economic Times
Govt revises windfall gains tax on petroleum products, new rates effective from August 17
New Delhi : The government on Friday revised the windfall gains tax on petroleum products, reducing the levy on domestic crude oil to Rs 2,100 per tonne, down from the previous Rs 2,400 per tonne. : Economic Times
Securing Energy Future: India Eyes New Strategic Crude Oil Reserve in Mangalore
New Delhi : Securing Energy Future: India Eyes New Strategic Crude Oil Reserve in Mangalore. : Mint
Oil falls over 1% as investors worry about China demand outlook
New York : Oil prices fell about 2% on Friday and were set to end the week around the same levels as last, with Brent crude just below $80 a barrel, as investors tempered expectations of demand growth from top oil importer China. : Mint
Excise duty collections from petroleum sector decline 4.8% in FY24
New Delhi : The central government earned Rs 2.73 trillion in form of excise duty from the petroleum sector in the financial year 2024, a drop of 4.8 per cent from the previous year when it had netted Rs 2.87 trillion. : Business Standard
Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Check Rates In Your City On August 16
New Delhi : Petrol, Diesel Prices Today On August 16, 2024: Every day at 6 a.m., oil marketing companies (OMCs) announce the prices of gasoline and diesel, maintaining consistency despite the inherent volatility of these commodities. : news18.com
Norwegian oil investments to hit record high as inflation drives up costs
New Delhi : Norwegian oil investments to hit record high as inflation drives up costs. : Economic Times
China’s diesel demand fell in June by most in three years, US EIA says
Beijling : China’s diesel demand fell in June by most in three years, US EIA says. : Economic Times
India imports USD 2.8 billion worth of crude oil from Russia in July
New Delhi : India imports USD 2.8 billion worth of crude oil from Russia in July. : Economic Times
PNG up five times, LPG doubled and ethanol blending up 10 times over last decade, says Hardeep Puri
New Delhi : Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri highlighted that the number of piped gas connections in India has surged to 1.32 crores in 2024 from 25 lakhs in 2014. : Economic Times
India imports $2.8bn crude oil from Russia in July, almost 40% of total oil purchases
New Delhi : India bought USD 2.8 billion worth of crude oil in July from Russia and is the second largest importer, while China remains the largest importer of Russian oil, newswire PTI reported on Friday. : Mint
Windfall tax on petroleum crude slashed to ?2,100 from ?4,600/tonne; diesel, ATF retained at nil
New Delhi : The central government has cut the windfall tax on petroleum crude to ?2,100 per metric ton from ?4,600 per ton, effective August 17. Earlier, the windfall tax on crude was lowered by 34.2 per cent to ?4,600 per tonne on July 31. : Mint
Gensol Engineering, Matrix Gas consortium wins 237 MW hydrogen electrolyser manufacturing capacity under PLI Scheme
New Delhi : Gensol Engineering, in collaboration with Matrix Gas & Renewables, has emerged as a winning bidder for setting up 237 MW of annual electrolyzer manufacturing capacity under the government’s production linked incentive (PLI) scheme. : pv-magazine.com
PESB shortlists these 12 candidates for Indian Oil’s Director (Planning & BD) post
New Delhi : The public sector head hunter body has shortlisted 12 candidates for the position of Indian Oil’s Director (Planning and Business Development), a shortlist accessed by PSU Watch shows. : psuwatch.com
