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MEDIA UPDATE (NOVEMBER 18, 2024)

18-Nov-2024

Power

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” New Delhi : In a significant development aimed at addressing the growing power demand in Gujarat, the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has successfully signed Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL).” : Sarkaritel.com

CEA approves the Uniform Protection Protocol for users of the Indian Grid for implementation on Pan India basis

526d57e3ec768New Delhi : National Power Committee (NPC) in consultation with RPCs prepared the Uniform Protection Protocol for users of Indian Grid for implementation on Pan India basis . The same was approved in 15th National Power Committee Meeting held on 14.11.2024 at Nagpur, Maharashtra under the chairmanship of Ghansyam Prasad, Chairperson, CEA. : Sarkaritel.com

India facilitates first trilateral power transfer from Nepal to Bangladesh via Indian grid

New Delhi : India facilitates first trilateral power transfer from Nepal to Bangladesh via Indian grid. : Economic Times

SECI invites bids for 400 MWp solar module with cell manufacturing, supply project

New Delhi : SECI invites bids for 400 MWp solar module with cell manufacturing, supply project. : Economic Times

NTPC Green Energy IPO: Check latest GMP, issue details ahead of opening on November 19

526d57314ba45New Delhi : State-owned NTPC Green Energy Limited’s initial public offering (IPO) is scheduled to open for public bidding on Tuesday, November 19 and close on Friday, November 22. : Mint

ACME Sun Power secures Rs 3,753-cr term loan from state-owned REC

New Delhi : ACME Sun Power, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ACME Solar Holdings, has secured a Rs 3,753-crore term loan from state-owned REC Ltd. : Business Standard

Haryana CM Nayab Saini discusses power issues with HERC Chairman

Chandigarh : Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) Chairman Nand Lal Sharma has met Chief Minister Nayab Saini to discuss several issues related to the power sector. : psuwatch.com

NTPC Organises State Level Painting Competition on ‘Energy Conservation’

526d57314ba45New Delhi : NTPC organised a State Level Painting Competition on ‘Energy Conservation’ on behalf of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency under the Ministry of Power, Government of India. : chron.com

Odisha will turn into renewable energy hub: Union Minister Joshi

Bhubaneswar : The Centre aims to develop Odisha as a major hub for renewable energy and explore the scope of green hydrogen production in the state, said Union minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on Friday. : New Indian Express

Task force to be set up to achieve 500 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

New Delhi : Task force to be set up to achieve 500 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi. : Economic Times

Gujarat aims to become global RE innovation hub

New Delhi : Gujarat aims to become global RE innovation hub. : Economic Times

ACME Sun Power gets ?3,753-crore loan from REC for wind, solar power projects

New Delhi : ACME Sun Power Private Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ACME Solar Holdings Ltd, has secured ?3,753 crore in term loan from state-run infrastructure lender REC Ltd for development and construction of firm and dispatchable renewable Energy (FDRE) projects with a cumulative capacity of 320 MW in collaboration with hydropower producer SJVN. : Mint

High discom debt, losses hinder prospects of listing state power firms

New Delhi : Last week, at a conference of state power ministers in New Delhi, Union Power Minister M L Khattar urged them to publicly list their profit-making power sector entities. : Business Standard

DVC signs PPA with GUVNL, to supply 559 MW of electricity

5270f43db9e7fNew Delhi : Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) on Saturday said that it has successfully signed a Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) to supply 559 MW of electricity. : psuwatch.com

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Oil and Gas

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” New Delhi : Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL), in collaboration with Manel Srinivas Nayak Institute of Management (MSNIM), successfully concluded the Mission Life Awareness Program, aimed at educating young adults across Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts on the critical need to eliminate single-use plastics.” : Sarkaritel.com

GPS Renewables signs pact with Oil India to Launch Compressed Biogas Plants in India

65ddd7d2b5295New Delhi : GPS Renewables (GPSR), a leading biogas engineering firm, has partnered with Oil India Limited (OIL) to establish eight compressed biogas (CBG) plants in India. : psuconnect.in

HPCL partners with The Akshaya Patra Foundation to feed 1000 school children for a year

52c021b320336New Delhi : Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has partnered with The Akshaya Patra Foundation to support 1000 students of government and government-aided schools at Jodhpur, Lucknow and Vishakhapatnam under their CSR initiative. : psuwatch.com

Oil settles down 2% on weaker Chinese demand, uncertainty over Fed rate cut

New Delhi : Oil settles down 2% on weaker Chinese demand, uncertainty over Fed rate cut. : Economic Times

CMD inaugurates BPCL’s 1st LNG Fueling Station

52c021a3416f1New Delhi : Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, CMD Shri G Krishnakumar, inaugurated BPCL’s 1st LNG Fueling Station at Ghar Outlet BP-Avinashi, located on National Highway 544 (formerly NH 47) in Chengapalli, connecting Salem in Tamil Nadu to Kochi in Kerala. : psuconnect.in

Global crude oil demand growth to slow as China’s consumption wanes: Icra

New Delhi : Global crude oil demand growth to slow as China’s consumption wanes: Icra. : Economic Times

India aims for 16% sedimentary basin exploration by 2025, targets 1 mn sq km by 2030: Puri

New Delhi : India aims for 16% sedimentary basin exploration by 2025, targets 1 mn sq km by 2030: Puri. : Economic Times

Russia cuts gas to Austria in payment dispute, keeps EU flows

New Delhi : Russia halted gas supplies to Austria on Saturday in a dispute over payments but was still pumping steady volumes to Europe via Ukraine after remaining buyers asked for more gas. : Economic Times

Delhi bans BS-III petrol, BS-IV diesel four wheelers amid rising pollution

New Delhi : The Delhi government implemented a ban on BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers from plying under Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-III) in the national capital from Friday to combat deteriorating air quality. : Business Standard

CNG retailers want price hike, government wants to see cost breakup

New Delhi : City gas companies like Indraprastha Gas Ltd and Adani Total Gas Ltd are mulling an increase in CNG prices after supplies of cheaper input gas was cut for the second time in a month, but the government officials say the retailers must give a cost breakup to justify the hike. : Business Standard

Fossil Fuel Industry’s Influence Over UN Climate Summit

New Delhi : An analysis by the KBPO coalition found that at least 1,773 fossil fuel lobbyists attended COP29, outnumbering delegates from the 10 most climate-vulnerable nations combined. This highlights the continued strong influence of the fossil fuel industry at climate talks. : indianpsu.com

Uzbekistan continues gas accounting, control to ensure stable supply

New Delhi : Uzbekistan will “resolutely” continue gas accounting and control in industries to ensure a stable supply and reduce losses, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said. : Sarkaritel.com

PM Modi to Inaugurate India’s largest green hydrogen hub in Andhra Pradesh

New Delhi : PM Modi to Inaugurate India’s largest green hydrogen hub in Andhra Pradesh. : Economic Times

India looks to increased oil production from US, Canada to stabilise markets: Puri

New Delhi : India looks to increased oil production from US, Canada to stabilise markets: Puri. : Economic Times

More cuts in domestic gas supply to CNG firms, IGL says to impact profitability

New Delhi : The government has for the second time in a month cut supplies of cheaper domestically produced natural gas to CNG retailers, who have warned of their profitability being hit. : Economic Times

CNG retailers want price hike, govt wants to see cost

New Delhi : City gas companies like Indraprastha Gas Ltd and Adani Total Gas Ltd are mulling an increase in CNG prices after supplies of cheaper input gas was cut for the second time in a month, but the government officials say the retailers must give a cost breakup to justify the hike. : Economic Times

Gazprom stops natural gas flow to Austria on payments issue: OMV utility

New Delhi : Russia’s state-owned natural gas company Gazprom stopped supplies to Austria early Saturday, according to the Vienna-based utility OMV after it said it would stop payments for the gas following an arbitration award. : Business Standard

Vedanta aims to increase production across segments: Chairman Anil Agarwal

New Delhi : Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal on Saturday said the metal and mining conglomerate is aiming for significant production increases across key segments, including crude oil, zinc, and aluminium. : Business Standard

BPCL Honored for Communication and Digital Innovation

52c021a3416f1New Delhi : Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Fortune Global 500 Company and proud ‘Maharatna,’ has achieved a remarkable feat at the 18th Global Communication Conclave, hosted by the Public Relations Council of India (PRCI). : smetimes.in

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