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MEDIA UPDATE (March 01, 2025)

by Ameya Sathaye61

01-Mar-2025

Power

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” New Delhi : A grand function to honour the medal winners belonging to Tamil Nadu at the “Paralympics Paris – 2024” by presenting cash rewards was held at the Lignite Hall, Neyveli on 27.02.25.” : Sarkaritel.com
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” New Delhi : NTPC Ltd., India’s largest integrated power utility, successfully concluded the NTPC Electron Quiz 2025 grand finale at NTPC Power Management Institute (PMI), Noida.” : Sarkaritel.com

Datta Power Infra group firm inks pact with SECI to supply power from 50-MW wind project

New Delhi : Datta Power Infra group firm inks pact with SECI to supply power from 50-MW wind project. : Economic Times

Modernise power grids now or create bottleneck for AI boom

New Delhi : Modernise power grids now or create bottleneck for AI boom. : Economic Times

Coal transportation through rail-sea-rail route almost doubles in FY24: Govt

New Delhi : Coal transportation through rail-sea-rail route almost doubles in FY24: Govt. : Economic Times

Acme Solar plans Rs 17,000 cr capex for renewable projects in FY26

New Delhi : Acme Solar plans Rs 17,000 cr capex for renewable projects in FY26. : Economic Times

Transrail Lighting secures Rs 2,752 crore orders in transmission and distribution

New Delhi : Transrail Lighting secures Rs 2,752 crore orders in transmission and distribution. : Economic Times

Power plants brace for strong summer peak demand with high coal stocks

New Delhi : Stocks of domestically produced coal have touched 50.6 million tonnes at thermal power plants, showed data from the Central Electricity Authority, as power and coal companies race to meet a projected record in demand this year. : Mint

Adani Green crosses 12GW renewable capacity, added 275 MW solar project

New Delhi : Adani Green Energy (AGEL) on Friday said its total operational renewable energy generation capacity has increased to 12,258.1 MW with the commissioning of an additional 275 MW of solar power project at Khavda, Gujarat. : Business Standard

Datta Power inks pact with SECI to supply power from 50-MW wind project

New Delhi : Datta Power Infra on Friday said one of its group firms inked a power purchase agreement with state-owned Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to supply electricity from its 50-MW wind energy project. : Business Standard

Servotech, CIMSME collaborate to drive rooftop solar adoption under PM Surya Ghar Yojana

New Delhi : Servotech Renewable Power System and the Chamber of Indian Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (CIMSME) have joined hands to drive solar adoption process among homeowners under PM Surya Ghar Yojana. : pv-magazine.com

NVVN tenders 500 MW/1000 MWh battery storage in Rajasthan

New Delhi : NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd has invited proposals from developers to set up State transmission utility (STU) connected standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) for an aggregate storage capacity of 1000 MWh (500 MW x 2 hours) in Rajasthan. : pv-magazine.com

Adani Green Energy crosses 12GW renewable energy capacity mark, added 275 MW solar project

New Delhi : Adani Green Energy (AGEL) on Friday said its total operational renewable energy generation capacity has increased to 12,258.1 MW with the commissioning of an additional 275 MW of solar power project at Khavda, Gujarat. : psuwatch.com

THDC India Limited signed MoU with Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Dehradun

New Delhi : Sh. R. K. Vishnoi, CMD, THDC India Limited (THDCIL), conveyed that apart from venturing into different forms of energy generation, THDCIL is also emerging as a leader in consultancy services for slope stabilization solutions across India. : psuconnect.in

Adani Green Energy reaches 12,000 MW renewable energy capacity

New Delhi : Adani Green Energy reaches 12,000 MW renewable energy capacity. : Economic Times

Uttarakhand moving towards energy self-reliance

Dehradun : Uttarakhand moving towards energy self-reliance. : Economic Times

Bihar to get 2,400MW thermal power plant

Patna : Bihar to get 2,400MW thermal power plant. : Economic Times

Adani Green Energy reaches 12,000 MW renewable energy capacity

New Delhi : Adani Green Energy reaches 12,000 MW renewable energy capacity. : Economic Times

Kerala govt approves draft guidelines for floating solar power plants

New Delhi : Kerala govt approves draft guidelines for floating solar power plants. : Economic Times

AI, timely payments, and RE key to power distribution reforms: Union minister

New Delhi : AI, timely payments, and RE key to power distribution reforms: Union minister. : Economic Times

Solar Industries India bags ?2,150 crore defence supply export order

New Delhi : Defence equipment manufacturer Solar Industries India Limited announced that the firm has secured a ?2,150 crore international defence supply export order, according to the exchange filing on Friday, February 28. : Mint

India’s renewable energy leaders call for localisation to sustain growth

New Delhi : The renewable energy sector is witnessing rapid growth, with special focus on localising the supply chain to sustain this momentum, said Amit Singh, CEO, Adani Green Energy Ltd. : Business Standard

India extends production mandate for imported coal-fired power plants

New Delhi : India has extended a mandate for imported coal-fired power plants to operate at full capacity until the end of April, a government order seen by Reuters on Friday showed, from an earlier deadline that was set for the end of February. : Business Standard

Adani Green Energy surpasses 12 GW renewable energy capacity

New Delhi : Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL), India’s largest renewable energy (RE) company, has commissioned additional 275 MW solar capacity at the 30 GW renewable energy plant under development at Khavda in Kutch, Gujarat. : pv-magazine.com

NTPC WR-I HQs and MBRAPP Flag Off Mobile Medical Unit to Strengthen Healthcare Access in Rural Rajasthan

526d57314ba45Mumbai : A mobile medical unit (MMU) was flagged off on 27 February 2025, taking a significant step towards enhancing healthcare access for communities in the vicinity of the Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project (MBRAPP). : globalgreenews.com

Schneider Electric and Bisleri International to Enhance Energy Efficiency and Expand Solar Power

Mumbai : Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd. has partnered with Schneider Electric’s Sustainability Business to enhance energy efficiency and expand the use of renewable energy. : psuconnect.in

NTPC Talcher Kaniha Conducts State-Level Mock Exercise on Chemical Disaster

526d57314ba45New Delhi : NTPC Talcher Kaniha, in collaboration with the Government of Odisha, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), conducted a state-level mock exercise focusing on chemical disaster management. : psuconnect.in

SECI awards contract worth Rs 632 crore to Tata Power’s Solar Manufacturing Arm

New Delhi : PSU firm, Solar Energy Corporation Ltd, has awarded TP Solar Ltd., the solar manufacturing division of Tata Power Co., a contract worth about Rs 632 crore. : psuconnect.in

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Oil and Gas

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” Mumbai : In alignment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visionary goal of making Bharat Viksit by 2047, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) successfully concluded its “HP Power Lab – Ideas for a Viksit Bharat” campaign.” : Sarkaritel.com

IOCL among highest taxpayers to Mizoram govt: CM Lalduhoma

52c021946ef93New Delhi : IOCL among highest taxpayers to Mizoram govt: CM Lalduhoma. : Economic Times

Assam CM visits BPCL stall at Advantage Assam Summit 2.0

52c021b320336New Delhi : Hon’ble Chief Minister of Assam, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma visited at BPCL stall during the Advantage Assam Summit 2.0. The Minister engaged with the team and appreciated BPCL’s commitment to expanding energy accessibility in the state. : psuconnect.in

Indian Oil partnered with Novac Technology Solutions for employee upskilling

52c021946ef93New Delhi : For the second time, Indian Oil Corporation, a major PSU company, has partnered with Novac Technology Solutions to improve operational excellence and upskill its employees. : psuconnect.in

India builds world’s longest LPG pipeline to cut costs & deadly road accidents

New Delhi : India builds world’s longest LPG pipeline to cut costs & deadly road accidents. : Economic Times

Gazprom’s gas exports via TurkStream to Europe at peak in Feb, shows data

New Delhi : Natural gas exports by Russia’s energy giant Gazprom via the undersea TurkStream pipeline to Europe have reached a record high of more than 55 million cubic metres (mcm) per day this month, Reuters calculations showed on Friday. : Business Standard

India to build world’s longest LPG pipeline by June to cut costs, mishaps

New Delhi : India’s state-run refiners will fully commission the world’s longest liquefied petroleum gas pipeline by June, a key development that will sharply cut fuel transportation costs and help prevent deadly road accidents. : Business Standard

Mahanagar Gas Limited waives off deposit to ease PNG transition for eateries and bakeries

New Delhi : Aligning with the Bombay High Court’s directive and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) mandate to promote clean fuel, Mahanagar Gas Limited has reviewed and revised its policy to further facilitate eateries and bakeries impacted by the directives in switching to Piped Natural Gas (PNG). : psuconnect.in

India’s oil imports from Russia plunge to lowest in two years

New Delhi : India’s oil imports from Russia plunge to lowest in two years. : Economic Times

Oil Rises Most in Six Weeks as US Affirms Canada, Mexico Tariffs

New Delhi : Oil rose the most in six weeks as President Donald Trump affirmed plans to impose tariffs on the top two suppliers of crude to the US. : Mint

Oil on track for first monthly drop since Nov on Trump tariff concerns

New Delhi : Oil prices fell more than 1% on Friday and were headed for their first monthly drop since November, as markets braced for Washington’s tariff threats and Iraq’s decision to resume oil exports from the Kurdistan region. : Business Standard

India’s crude oil supplies from Russia and US drop, West Asia rise

New Delhi : Iraqi and Saudi Arabian supplies to India were consistent in February as Russian shipments declined–with Washington’s sanctions on Moscow taking effect Friday after a grace period, according to ship tracking data, industry sources, and sanction documents. : Business Standard

NRL Director of Finance Retires from His Position Today

New Delhi : Shri Sanjay Choudhuri, Director (Finance), Numaligargh Refinery Limited, after a distinguished career spanning 1 year, 11 months, and 28 days with NRL is superannuating from the services today. His leadership and dedication have been instrumental in driving NRL’s financial success and growth. : psuconnect.in

Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Check Rates In Your City On February 28

New Delhi : Petrol, Diesel Prices Today On February 28, 2025: Oil marketing companies (OMCs) update petrol and diesel prices every day at 6 AM to maintain transparency and account for changes in global market conditions. : news18.com

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/