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MEDIA UPDATE (JANAUARY 03, 2024)

Edited By : Ameya Sathaye
Published : January 3, 2025, 6:53 AM IST   |   101

03-Jan-2025

Power

NTPC generates 326 billion units electricity till December in FY25, up 4% year-on-year

526d57314ba45New Delhi : NTPC Ltd recorded power generation of 326 billion units in April-December, up 3.8% year-on-year. The power generator’s coal stations achieved cumulative plant load factor of 76.2% by the end of the reporting quarter. : Economic Times

India’s solar panel exports surge as world looks beyond China

New Delhi : India is emerging as a major exporter of solar photovoltaic (PV) cells as countries look for alternatives to China for sourcing supplies in their switch to renewable energy to fight climate change. : Sarkaritel.com

India’s coal production rises 5.33% in December 2024 to 97.94 MT

New Delhi : India’s coal production rises 5.33% in December 2024 to 97.94 MT. : Economic Times

Tamil Nadu govt cancels smart meter tender awarded to Adani Energy Solutions

Chennai : Tamil Nadu govt cancels smart meter tender awarded to Adani Energy Solutions. : Economic Times

Don’t depend on freebies, produce your own solar power: Union Minister Prahlad Joshi

New Delhi : Don’t depend on freebies, produce your own solar power: Union Minister Prahlad Joshi. : Economic Times

NTPC mining registers 23% growth, produces 30.88 MMT coal in Q3 FY25

526d57314ba45New Delhi : NTPC mining registers 23% growth, produces 30.88 MMT coal in Q3 FY25. : Economic Times

Renewable energy capacity additions may exceed 35 GW in 2025

New Delhi : India’s renewable energy (RE) capacity addition could exceed 35 gigawatts (GW) in 2025 on the back of a strong project pipeline, favourable solar photovoltaic module prices, and an increase in wind manufacturing capacity, according to some industry executives. : Economic Times

Solar pump scheme helps 29,000 Rajasthan farmers in a year

New Delhi : As many as 29,000 farmers have benefited in Rajasthan in the last one year from the solar pump scheme aimed at providing clean energy to farmers by installing solar-powered pumps. : Business Standard

Waaree Energies secures 150 MWp solar modules order for renewable project

New Delhi : Waaree Energies on Thursday said it has secured an order to supply solar modules totalling a capacity of 150 MWp for a major renewable project in India. : Business Standard

Market Innovations, Retail Renewable Push And Global Expansion, CMD, IREDA, Highlights Vision For 2025

New Delhi : Pradip Kumar Das, Chairman and Managing Director, Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA), addressed all employees via video conferencing. Dr. Bijay Kumar Mohanty, Director (Finance), Ajay Kumar Sahani, Chief Vigilance Officer, and other senior officials were also present. : pv-magazine.com

RITES subsidiary REMC & IRFC signs MoU on financing power projects

New Delhi : RITES’ subsidiary REMC Ltd. today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) Limited, a financing arm of Indian Railways, to explore options for financing power projects for supply to the Railways. : psuconnect.in

Reliance Power arm Sasan Power pays USD 150 million debt to IIFCL

New Delhi : Reliance Power arm Sasan Power Ltd made a bullet payment of USD 150 million to IIFCL, UK, fulfilling its debt obligation on December 31, 2024. : psuconnect.in

UPNEDA Plans Floating Solar Project On 35 Dams, Issues Tender

New Delhi : UPNEDA Plans Floating Solar Project On 35 Dams, Issues Tender. : saurenergy.com

Sahaj Solar Bags Rs.36.42cr Agri Solarization Order In Tripura

New Delhi : Sahaj Solar Bags Rs.36.42cr Agri Solarization Order In Tripura. : saurenergy.com

SJVN Opens Bids For 18 MW Rooftop Solar Project On Govt Buildings

New Delhi : SJVN Opens Bids For 18 MW Rooftop Solar Project On Govt Buildings. : saurenergy.com

Waaree secures 150 MW solar module order for FY26

New Delhi : Waaree secures 150 MW solar module order for FY26. : Economic Times

Thermal power PLF to stay at 70%, 30 GW renewables by FY26: Ind-Ra

New Delhi : Thermal power PLF to stay at 70%, 30 GW renewables by FY26: Ind-Ra. : Economic Times

India’s solar panel exports surge as world looks beyond China

New Delhi : India’s solar panel exports surge as world looks beyond China. : Economic Times

Power Mech Projects bags Rs 294-crore order from Adani power

New Delhi : Power Mech Projects bags Rs 294-crore order from Adani power. : Economic Times

Power demand shoots up on cold wave across North India

New Delhi : Power demand in the country has shot up in the past few weeks amid plummeting temperatures across North India. : Mint

India’s power consumption increases nearly 6% to 130.40 bn units in Dec

New Delhi : India’s power consumption rose nearly 6 per cent to 130.40 billion units (BU) in December as compared to the year-ago month. : Business Standard

Himachal to allocate 22 new hydropower projects of 828 MW capacity: Sukhu

New Delhi : Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday said the state government is set to allocate 22 new hydropower projects with a total capacity of 828 MW. : Business Standard

Solar pump scheme helps 29,000 Rajasthan farmers in a year

New Delhi : As many as 29,000 farmers have benefited in Rajasthan in the last one year from the solar pump scheme aimed at providing clean energy to farmers by installing solar-powered pumps. : Business Standard

Uttar Pradesh seeks developers for floating solar projects at 35 dams and reservoirs

New Delhi : Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) has invited Expression of interest (EOI) from developers to set up floating solar PV projects on a build-own-operate basis at 35 dams and reservoirs identified in the state of Uttar Pradesh. : pv-magazine.com

State Govt to allocate 22 new hydropower projects of 828 MW capacity: CM Sukhu

New Delhi : The Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday said the state Government is set to allocate 22 new hydropower projects with a total capacity of 828 MW. : psuwatch.com

JBVNL appoints infra firm REPL for GIS-based asset mapping

New Delhi : Infrastructure consultancy firm REPL on Thursday said power utility Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd (JBVNL) has inked a pact with it to execute a GIS project. : psuwatch.com

NHPC Limited Announces Major Update on Teesta-V Power Station (510 MW)

New Delhi : NHPC recently announced a significant development on the Teesta-V (510 MW) Power Station. The PSU received the receipt of second installment of gross payment amounting to Rs 250.00 Crore under its Mega Insurance Policy. : psuconnect.in

SECI issues Battery Energy Storage Tender in Kerala to Boost Renewable Integration

New Delhi : The Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has released a Request for Selection (RfS) for the development of a 125 MW/500 MWh standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Kerala. : psuconnect.in

NTPC Achieves 326 BU Generation in Q3, Advances Green Energy Goals

526d57314ba45New Delhi : NTPC Ltd, India’s leading integrated power utility, has achieved a remarkable 3.82% growth in power generation, producing 326 BU by the third quarter of FY 2024-25. The coal stations of NTPC recorded an impressive plant load factor (PLF) of 76.20%. : psuconnect.in

KERC Proposes To Amend Green Energy Open Access Rules

New Delhi : KERC Proposes To Amend Green Energy Open Access Rules. : saurenergy.com

CREDA Plans Rooftop Solar Under RESCO Mode, Issues Tender

New Delhi : CREDA Plans Rooftop Solar Under RESCO Mode, Issues Tender. : saurenergy.com

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Oil and Gas

Indian Oil inks 30-year pact to operate fuel stations at Noida International Airport

52c021946ef93Noida : The Noida International Airport (NIA) has signed a 30-year concession agreement with Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) to operate fuel stations at three key locations within the airport premises. : Sarkaritel.com

Oil prices rise on China optimism as investors return after holiday

New Delhi : Oil prices rise on China optimism as investors return after holiday. : Economic Times

India’s refinery capacity to expand by 22%, strong demand drives stability: Ind-Ra

New Delhi : India’s refinery capacity to expand by 22%, strong demand drives stability: Ind-Ra. : Economic Times

IOCL to provide fueling services at Noida International Airport

52c021946ef93New Delhi : Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL), a public sector oil marketing company, will provide fueling services at Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, Gautam Buddha Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. : Economic Times

Oil, gas demand to remain strong in FY26: India Ratings

New Delhi : India’s oil and gas demand is likely to remain strong in the next financial year even as weak global demand will drive down refining margins, India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) said on Thursday. : Economic Times

India’s petroleum exports plunge amid weak global demand, Red Sea disruptions

New Delhi : Exports of petroleum products took a hit in November, weighed down by sluggish demand in developed economies, a rise in domestic consumption and a significant decline in cheap petroleum imports from Russia. : Mint

Crude oil prices rise on China optimism as investors return after holiday

New Delhi : Oil prices rose on Thursday as investors returned for the first trading day of the new year with an optimistic eye on China’s economy and fuel demand after a pledge by President Xi Jinping to promote growth. : Business Standard

Looking at resuming crude oil supply to India, expanding trade basket: Iran

New Delhi : Iran is looking at ways to resume supplying crude oil to India and is keen on expanding the overall trade basket including in the petro-chemical sector through the strategically-located Chabahar port, a senior Iranian official said on Thursday. : Business Standard

Oil, gas demand to remain strong in FY26: India Ratings

New Delhi : India’s oil and gas demand is likely to remain strong in the next financial year even as weak global demand will drive down refining margins, India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) said on Thursday. : psuwatch.com

Indian Oil to provide fueling services at Noida International Airport

52c021946ef93New Delhi : Maharatna oil PSU, Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) will provide fueling services at Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, Gautam Buddha Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. : psuwatch.com

Petrol and Diesel prices increased in Bhubaneswar on January 2, 2025

Bhubaneswar : The prices of petrol and diesel have increased in Bhubaneswar in the last 24 hours. On Thursday, January 2, 2025. Petrol has been priced at Rs 101.55 per litre while diesel costs Rs 93.11 per litre. : kalingatv.com

India’s petrol consumption up 10.56%, diesel demand grows 5.85% in Dec 2024

New Delhi : India’s petrol consumption up 10.56%, diesel demand grows 5.85% in Dec 2024. : Economic Times

Noida Airport signs 30-year fuel station deal with Indian Oil

52c021946ef93New Delhi : Noida Airport signs 30-year fuel station deal with Indian Oil. : Economic Times

Isha Ambani reflects on legacy at Jamnagar Refinery’s 25th anniversary celebration

New Delhi : Marking 25 years of the Jamnagar Refinery, Isha Ambani-Piramal, Director of Reliance Industries Limited, delivered a heartfelt address to employees and their families gathered to celebrate the milestone. : Economic Times

Oil and gas demand likely to remain strong in FY26: India Ratings

New Delhi : India’s oil and gas demand is likely to remain strong in the next financial year even as weak global demand will drive down refining margins, India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) said on Thursday. : Business Standard

‘Shakti Didi’ Empowers Women To Work At Petrol Pumps In Gwalior

Bhopal : ‘Shakti Didi’, a women empowerment initiative was launched in MP’s Gwalior on Thursday. The scheme provides women with opportunities to work as fuel delivery workers at petrol pumps. : Free Press Journal

Ameya Sathaye is the Founder & Editor-in-Chief of SarkariTel.com and DiplomacyIndia.com with over 25 years of experience in journalism, public policy, diplomacy, governance, infrastructure and international affairs. He has represented India at major international conferences and has served as an international election observer in Uzbekistan. Detailed Biography → https://www.sarkaritel.com/about-author/
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