Uncategorized

MEDIA UPDATE (FEBRUARY 23, 2024)

5249df7c09619

23-Feb-2024

Power

65d7e39fc3f40

” Gurgoan, Haryana : REC Limited, a Maharatna CPSE under the Ministry of Power hosted a workshop titled ‘Integrated Digital Platform for Power Distribution Sector’ at its Corporate Office, Gurugram on Thursday. The workshop was focused on highlighting the importance of the Integrated Web platform, primarily developed to operationalize the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) and to familiarise with the usage of the platform to regularly update and monitor the progress under the scheme.” : Sarkaritel.com

65d7e39fc9bc0

” New Delhi : Sushil Reddy, an acclaimed alumnus of IIT Bombay and HEC Paris, continues to make waves in promoting sustainable mobility worldwide. With a Guinness World Record under his belt for the longest journey on an e-bike, Sushil embarked on a new endeavor—a 60-day, 9000+ kilometer journey on an electric car.” : Sarkaritel.com

REC organises workshop on integrated digital platform for DISCOMs

524db06275b53

New Delhi : REC Limited hosted a workshop titled ‘Integrated Digital Platform for Power Distribution Sector’ at its Corporate Office, Gurugram on Thursday. : psuwatch.com

REC organises workshop on Integrated Digital Platform for Power Distribution Sector

524db06275b53

Gurgoan, Haryana : The Maharatna CPSE, REC Limited organises a one-day workshop and discussion on the Integrated Digital Platform for Power Distribution Sector which is currently underway at the REC Corporate Office, Gurugram. : psuconnect.in

REC organizes workshop on Integrated Digital Platform for DISCOMs

524db06275b53

New Delhi : The workshop was focused on highlighting the importance of the Integrated Web platform, primarily developed to operationalize the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) and to familiarise with the usage of the platform to regularly update and monitor the progress under the scheme. : pv-magazine.com

CIL and NLCIL near capex goal, achieving 95.83% of FY24 target

6255622e3cc21

New Delhi : CIL and NLCIL near capex goal, achieving 95.83% of FY24 target. : Economic Times

New CERC mandates to power exchanges: ‘No more manual bids, strict trading hours’

532a76ad61157

New Delhi : New CERC mandates to power exchanges: ‘No more manual bids, strict trading hours’. : Economic Times

India to boost energy self-reliance through coal gasification: Additional coal secy

New Delhi : India to boost energy self-reliance through coal gasification: Additional coal secy. : Economic Times

Private capital yet to embrace energy transition, says CEA Nageswaran

New Delhi : Private capital is not fully prepared to embrace the risks and opportunities associated with funding the energy transition, according to Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran. : Business Standard

Solar installations fall 44% in 2023, says report

New Delhi : India has reported a 44 percent fall in solar installations at 7.5 gigawatt in 2023 due to land acquisition-related issues, research firm Mercom Capital said on Thursday. : psuwatch.com

CleanMax, Bangalore International Airport sign PPA for 45 MW wind-solar project

New Delhi : CleanMax, Bangalore International Airport sign PPA for 45 MW wind-solar project. : Economic Times

Don’t allow manual entry of bids, power regulator tells exchanges

New Delhi : The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission has directed power exchanges to not allow any manual entry of bids on behalf of their members within or after trading hours. It has also ordered exchanges to not accept any bids after the trading hours. : Economic Times

RVNL-SALASAR Secures MP Transmission Line Project Worth Rs 173.99 Cr

New Delhi : RVNL-SALASAR JV emerges as the Lowest Bidder (L1) from Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company Limited for “Construction of 132 KV & 220 KV Transmission Lines and associated Feeder Bays on total Turnkey basis in Eastern MP”. : psuconnect.in

GRID INDIA hosted GO15 Governing Board meeting

New Delhi : GRID-INDIA hosted the GO15 Governing Board meeting on 22nd February, 2024. Global grid operators such as PJM USA, CAISO USA, MISO USA, RTE France, SO-UPS Russia, TEPCO Japan, KPX South Korea and ESKOM South Africa, as members of GO15 initiative, participated in the meeting. : psuconnect.in

Bhutan’s New Hydroelectric Giant Takes Shape

New Delhi : H. E. Dasho Tshering Tobgay, Hon’ble Prime Minister of Bhutan inaugurated the Initial Reservoir Filling of Dam on 21.02.2024 in the presence of H. E. Shri Sudhakar Dalela, Ambassador of India to Bhutan, Lyonpo Gem Tshering. : psuconnect.in

SECI Invites RFS for 1200 MW ISTS Wind-Solar Hybrid Projects in India

New Delhi : SECI Invites RFS for 1200 MW ISTS Wind-Solar Hybrid Projects in India. : saurenergy.com

Vikram Solar Secures Spot In BNEF Tier 1 Global Module Makers List.

New Delhi : Vikram Solar Secures Spot In BNEF Tier 1 Global Module Makers List. : saurenergy.com

CERC Lifts Scheduling Restrictions Imposed on Two Solar Projects

New Delhi : CERC Lifts Scheduling Restrictions Imposed on Two Solar Projects. : mercomindia.com

Vena Energy Secures $600 Million Loan to Boost Renewable Projects in APAC

New Delhi : Vena Energy Secures $600 Million Loan to Boost Renewable Projects in APAC. : mercomindia.com

India’s solar capacity additions dropped 44 per cent YoY in 2023: Report

New Delhi : India’s solar capacity additions dropped 44 per cent YoY in 2023: Report. : Economic Times

India should become green energy exporter by 2047 to attract capital: Kant

New Delhi : India should become an exporter of green energy by 2047 to attract capital, the G20 sherpa Amitabh Kant said on Thursday. : Business Standard

DMRC bags 4th India Green Energy Award

New Delhi : The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has received the prestigious 4th India Green Energy Award in the ‘Outstanding Green Energy Consumer/User-Industrial/Commercial’ category. : psuconnect.in

India’s Solar Manufacturers Make Their Case At Ahmedabad’s SmarterE India

New Delhi : India’s Solar Manufacturers Make Their Case At Ahmedabad’s SmarterE India. : saurenergy.com

Global Solar Installations Could Touch 574 GW In 2024, Predicts BloombergNEF

New Delhi : Global Solar Installations Could Touch 574 GW In 2024, Predicts BloombergNEF. : saurenergy.com

New Electricity Policy To Be Brought In Telangana, Says State Discom

New Delhi : New Electricity Policy To Be Brought In Telangana, Says State Discom. : saurenergy.com

Gujarat’s Tender to Procure 500 MW Wind-solar Hybrid Power

New Delhi : Gujarat’s Tender to Procure 500 MW Wind-solar Hybrid Power. : mercomindia.com

Gujarat Regulator Issues Rules for Green Energy Banking, Open Access Charges

New Delhi : Gujarat Regulator Issues Rules for Green Energy Banking, Open Access Charges. : mercomindia.com

Maharashtra Floats Tender for 3,048 MW solar Power Under KUSUM

New Delhi : Maharashtra Floats Tender for 3,048 MW solar Power Under KUSUM. : mercomindia.com

CIL well positioned to meet any increase in coal demand from power sector in FY25: CMD

526d56d32cf13

New Delhi : If demand for coal by the power sector in the next financial year exceeds the projection given to Coal India Limited (CIL) by the government, the PSU will be in a position to meet that rise in demand, said Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) PM Prasad. : psuwatch.com

Renowned Sustainability Advocate Shares Insights on E-Mobility and Net-Zero Emissions at NTPC Bongaigaon

526d57314ba45

Bongaigaon : Shri Sushil Reddy, an acclaimed alumnus of IIT Bombay and HEC Paris, continues to make waves in promoting sustainable mobility worldwide. With a Guinness World Record under his belt for the longest journey on an e-bike, Shri Sushil embarked on a new endeavor—a 60-day, 9000+ kilometer journey on an electric car. : psuconnect.in


Oil and Gas

65d7e39fcadce

” New Delhi : Oil India Limited (OIL) on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Limited (FACT), a public sector company, to explore opportunities in the domain of green hydrogen, including green ammonia, green methanol and other derivatives.” : Sarkaritel.com

Oil India Ltd signed MoU with The Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Ltd to collaborate in Green Hydrogen domain

52c020158d509

New Delhi : Oil India Limited(OIL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Limited (FACT), a public sector company, on 22nd of February, 2024 at its Corporate Office, Noida to explore opportunities in the domain of Green Hydrogen. : Equity Bulls

Oil India inks pact for green hydrogen tie-up with Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore

52c020158d509

New Delhi : Oil India Limited (OIL) on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Limited (FACT), a public sector company, to explore opportunities in the domain of green hydrogen, including green ammonia, green methanol and other derivatives. : thehansindia.com

Oil India signs MoU with The Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore

52c020158d509

New Delhi : Oil India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore (FACT), a public sector company, on 22 February 2024 to explore opportunities in the domain of Green Hydrogen. : Business Standard

NGEL Signs Land Lease Agreement with APIIC for Integrated Green Hydrogen Hub

New Delhi : NTPC Ltd., India’s largest integrated power company has signed a Land Lease Agreement to realize the green energy and green hydrogen objectives of NTPC and the GoI’s efforts towards energy transition. : psuconnect.in

City’s fuel pump dealers to protest today against oil cos

Jaipur : Fuel pump owners have decided to organise dharnas in the city on Thursday to protest against oil marketing companies (OMC) demanding more margins and to press for three demands. : Times of India

Need research work on ways to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, says Gadkari

New Delhi : Need research work on ways to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, says Gadkari. : Economic Times

India exported USD 6.65 bn oil products derived from Russian oil to sanctioning nations: Report

New Delhi : India exported USD 6.65 bn oil products derived from Russian oil to sanctioning nations: Report. : Economic Times

Russia’s disrupted oil trade crimps margins for Indian refiners

New Delhi : India’s state-run refiners are facing a shift in fortunes as once cheap Russian oil becomes more expensive and less accessible, squeezing profits for companies that had been benefiting from Moscow’s war in Ukraine. : Economic Times

NRL’s two officers honoured as ‘Best Young Engineer’ and ‘Second Best Young Engineer’

New Delhi : Ms. Ankita Sarkar, Assistant Manager (TS-Environment) NRL and Ms. Faraah Yasmin Bora, Senior Officer (Operations-SDU) NRL were honoured as the Best Young Engineer and Second Best Young Engineer respectively at the Young Engineers’ Award 2024 instituted by the Senior Engineer Forum, NE, Assam to recognize outstanding achievement/contributions made by young Engineers in the NE region. : psuconnect.in

Increase in sugarcane support price a positive but no major impact seen on ethanol-blended petrol prices

New Delhi : The government of India announced a hike in MSP (Minimum Support Price) of Rs 25 per quintal on the price of sugarcane yield for the period October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025, which Anurag Thakur, Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting, said will “ensure fair and reasonable price of sugarcane to the farmers by the sugar mills. : Financial Express

Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Check Rates In Your City On February 22

New Delhi : Petrol, Diesel Prices Today On February 22, 2024: Government oil companies have released the retail prices of petrol and diesel on Thursday morning. Even today, changes in oil prices are visible in many cities. : news18.com

5249e00fa7641
Back to top