POWER MEDIA UPDATE : 29 May, 2025 ( 26 News Items )
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1. NLC India Limited Secures Two Strategic Mineral Blocks in Landmark Tranche V Auction by Ministry of Mines: sarkaritel
https://www.sarkaritel.com/nlc-india-limited-secures-two-strategic-mineral-blocks-in-landmark-tranche-v-auction-by-ministry-of-mines/
2. India adds 1.2 GW rooftop solar capacity in Q1 2025, residential segment accounts for 78%: ET
https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/renewable/india-adds-1-2-gw-rooftop-solar-capacity-in-q1-2025-residential-segment-accounts-for-78/121462443?utm_source=top_story&utm_medium=latestNews
3. Coal India unit CMPDIL files draft papers with SEBI for IPO: ET
https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/coal/coal-india-subsidiary-cmpdil-files-for-ipo-with-sebi/121453502?utm_source=newslisting&utm_medium=latestNews
4. BC Jindal Group wins 150 MW RTC renewable energy project at Rs 5.07/unit under SECI Auction: ET
https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/renewable/bc-jindal-group-secures-major-150-mw-rtc-renewable-energy-project-at-competitive-tariff/121462553?utm_source=top_story&utm_medium=latestNews
5. Electricity demand to grow 5-5.5% in FY26; 44 GW capacity addition likely: ICRA: ET
https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/power/icra-forecasts-5-55-growth-in-indias-electricity-demand-by-fy26-with-44-gw-capacity-addition/121458997?utm_source=top_story&utm_medium=latestNews
6. Centre auctions 10 critical mineral blocks in Tranche V; potash block awarded for first time: ET
https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/coal/centre-auctions-10-critical-mineral-blocks-in-tranche-v-potash-block-awarded-for-first-time/121453527?utm_source=top_story&utm_medium=latestNews
7. ACME Solar commissions 1st phase of 26.4 MW wind project in Gujarat; operational capacity reaches 2,731.4 MW: ET
https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/renewable/acme-solar-unveils-264-mw-wind-project-in-gujarat-boosting-renewable-energy-capacity-to-27314-mw/121462793?utm_source=newslisting&utm_medium=latestNews
8. Coal India with other PSUs wins critical and strategic mineral auctions: psuconnect
https://www.psuconnect.in/psu-news/coal-india-with-other-psus-wins-critical-and-strategic-mineral-auctions
9. BC Jindal Group wins 150 MW in SECI tender for round-the-clock power from renewables plus storage: pv-magazine
https://www.pv-magazine-india.com/2025/05/28/bc-jindal-group-wins-150-mw-in-seci-tender-for-round-the-clock-power-from-renewables-plus-storage/
10. Karnataka launches tender for 250 MW solar project with 250 MW/1,100 MWh battery energy storage system: pv-magazine
https://www.pv-magazine-india.com/2025/05/28/karnataka-launches-tender-for-250-mw-solar-project-with-250-mw-1100-mwh-battery-energy-storage-system/
11. Uttarakhand Receives Major Boost: Sirkari Bhyol Rupasiya Bagad Hydroelectric Project Gets In-Principle Approval: indianpsu
https://indianpsu.com/uttarakhand-receives-major-boost-sirkari-bhyol-rupasiya-bagad-hydroelectric-project-gets-in-principle-approval/
12. India’s Electricity Demand to Grow 6-6.5% Over Five Years: ICRA: saurenergy
https://www.saurenergy.com/solar-energy-news/indias-electricity-demand-to-grow-6-6-5-over-five-years-icra
13. Engie Gets Financial Closure For 200 MW Khavda Solar Project: saurenergy
https://www.saurenergy.com/solar-energy-news/engie-gets-financial-closure-for-200-mw-khavda-solar-project
14. Gujarat: ACME Solar Commissions Its Maiden Wind Power Project: saurenergy
https://www.saurenergy.com/solar-energy-news/gujarat-acme-solar-commissions-its-maiden-wind-power-project
15. India-Pak conflict: Renewable Energy Projects Along Border may see tariffs Rise on Higher Insurance Premiums: livemint
https://www.livemint.com/industry/new-green-power-projects-tariffs-pakistan-border-gujarat-rajasthan-solar-park-kutch-wind-energy-barmer-jaisalmer-11748342698532.html
16. ACME Solar up 4% on commissioning first phase of 26.4 MW wind power project: BS
https://www.business-standard.com/markets/news/acme-solar-up-4-on-commissioning-first-phase-of-26-4-mw-wind-power-project-125052800920_1.html
17. Karnataka launches tender for 250 MW solar project with 250 MW/1,100 MWh battery energy storage system: pv-magazine
https://www.pv-magazine-india.com/2025/05/28/karnataka-launches-tender-for-250-mw-solar-project-with-250-mw-1100-mwh-battery-energy-storage-system/
18. BC Jindal Group secures 150 MW Renewable Energy Project: psuconnect
https://www.psuconnect.in/power-sector-news/bc-jindal-group-secures-150-mw-renewable-energy-project
19. Power demand to grow at 6.5% CAGR over next 5 years: ICRA: ET
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/power/power-demand-to-grow-at-6-5-pc-cagr-over-next-5-years-icra/articleshow/121465252.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst
20. AERB approves Mahi Banswara site in Rajasthan to build four 700 MWe nuclear power plants: ET
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/power/aerb-approves-mahi-banswara-site-in-rajasthan-to-build-four-700-mwe-nuclear-power-plants/articleshow/121465809.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst
21. Central Electricity Authority Chairman Ghanshyam Prasad Chairs High-Level Meeting at Agartala: northeasttoday
https://northeasttoday.in/2025/05/28/central-electricity-authority-chairman-ghanshyam-prasad-chairs-high-level-meeting-at-agartala-charts-roadmap-to-strengthen-tripuras-power-infrastructure-by-2034-35/#google_vignette
22. THDC signs MoU with Kerala electricity board for solar project: psuconnect
https://www.psuconnect.in/psu-news/thdc-signs-mou-with-kerala-electricity-board-for-solar-project
23. Telangana government to target 20,000 MW of green power by 2030: powerline
https://powerline.net.in/2025/05/28/telangana-government-to-target-20000-mw-of-green-power-by-2030/
24. SECI announces auction results for 1.2 GW RTC renewable projects: renewablewatch
https://renewablewatch.in/2025/05/28/seci-announces-auction-results-for-1-2-gw-rtc-renewable-projects/
25. NHPC set to begin commissioning Subansiri Lower Hydro Project units from June: projectstoday
https://www.projectstoday.com/News/NHPC-set-to-begin-commissioning-Subansiri-Lower-Hydro-Project-units-from-June
26. SJVN celebrates 38th Raising Day: tribuneindia
https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/himachal/sjvn-celebrates-38th-raising-day/
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OIL & GAS
MEDIA UPDATE : 29 May, 2025 ( 12 News Items )
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1. Oil India Limited allocated a Potash exploration Block in Rajasthan: sarkaritel
https://www.sarkaritel.com/oil-india-limited-allocated-a-potash-exploration-block-in-rajasthan/
2. Delhi energy mix tilts to petrol, CNG, EVs as diesel demand falls 9% in FY25: ET
https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/oil-and-gas/delhi-shifts-to-cleaner-energy-diesel-demand-drops-9-in-fy25/121453627?utm_source=newslisting&utm_medium=latestNews
3. Oil India wins Rajasthan Potash-Halite block in first-ever auction under 5th tranche: ET
https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/oil-and-gas/oil-india-wins-rajasthan-potash-halite-block-in-first-ever-auction-under-5th-tranche/121462663?utm_source=top_story&utm_medium=latestNews
4. Oil India is allocated a Potash exploration Block in Rajasthan: psuconnect
https://www.psuconnect.in/psu-news/oil-india-is-allocated-a-potash-exploration-block-in-rajasthan
5. BPCL Mumbai Refinery commissioned fully automated sanitary napkin manufacturing unit in Khardi village: psuconnect
https://www.psuconnect.in/psu-news/bpcl-mumbai-refinery-commissioned-fully-automated-sanitary-napkin-manufacturing-unit
6. Oil prices inch up as US bans Chevron from exporting Venezuelan crude: BS
https://www.business-standard.com/world-news/oil-prices-inch-up-as-us-bans-chevron-from-exporting-venezuelan-crude-125052800108_1.html
7. LNG regulations drive up costs, defer India’s gas economy ambitions: BS
https://www.business-standard.com/industry/news/india-s-new-lng-regulations-increase-costs-delay-india-s-gas-future-125052701386_1.html
8. Chennai Petroleum to soon sell petrol and diesel in retail outlets: psuconnect
https://www.psuconnect.in/psu-news/chennai-petroleum-to-soon-sell-petrol-and-diesel-in-retail-outlets
9. Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Check Rates In Your City On May 28: news18
https://www.news18.com/business/petrol-diesel-fresh-prices-announced-check-rates-in-your-city-on-may-28-9355487.html
10. Petrol and Diesel Price Increses in Maharashtra Cities:UNI
https://www.uniindia.com/~/petrol-and-diesel-price-increases-in-maharashtra-cities/States/news/3475405.html
11. South Africa launches new national petroleum company: worldoil
https://worldoil.com/news/2025/5/27/south-africa-launches-new-national-petroleum-company/
12. Bids invited for Dahej petrochemical complex of Petronet LNG: projectstoday
https://www.projectstoday.com/News/Bids-invited-for-Dahej-petrochemical-complex-of-Petronet-LNG
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