07-Sep-2024
Power
” New Delhi : R.K. Chaudhary, CMD, NHPC, addressed NHPC employees on NHPC being accorded the prestigious Navratna status in a grand ceremony held at its Corporate Office in Faridabad on 6th September 2024.” : Sarkaritel.com
NLC India aims to start mining of Machhakata coal block in Odisha ahead of schedule
New Delhi : NLC India aims to start mining of Machhakata coal block in Odisha ahead of schedule. : Economic Times
NTPC Inaugurates Community Health Center And Solar Lighting Project In Tandwa
New Delhi : NTPC has taken a significant step towards community welfare by inaugurating renovation work of “Community Health Center” of Tandwa Block and laying the foundation for the “300 Solar Lights Project” under its CD initiatives in Project Affected Villages. : indianpsu.com
‘Navratna’ status is not just recognition but is also a testament to commitment of every member of NHPC family: CMD
New Delhi : NHPC Limited’s Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) RK Chaudhary addressed employees on NHPC being accorded the Navratna status in a grand ceremony held at its Corporate Office in Faridabad on Friday. : psuwatch.com
NLC India to begin mining at Odisha’s Machhakata coal block ahead of schedule
New Delhi : State-owned NLC India Limited is aiming to start the mining of Machhakata coal block in Odisha ahead of schedule. : psuwatch.com
Three coal mines allocated to NLC, GMDC, TANGEDCO; expected to create 40,000 jobs
New Delhi : Three coal mines allocated to NLC, GMDC, TANGEDCO; expected to create 40,000 jobs. : Economic Times
India adds 6.7 GW solar module manufacturing capacity as renewable energy grows 165%: Pralhad Joshi
New Delhi : India adds 6.7 GW solar module manufacturing capacity as renewable energy grows 165%: Pralhad Joshi. : Economic Times
India needs to triple solar, wind capacity to 494 GW by 2030: BNEF Report
New Delhi : India needs to triple solar, wind capacity to 494 GW by 2030: BNEF Report. : Economic Times
India power emissions must peak by 2026 to meet Paris pact
New Delhi : Emissions from India’s high-polluting power industry must peak by 2026 for the country to hit net zero by the middle of the century and align itself with the Paris Agreement, according to BloombergNEF, a target that’s unlikely to be met due to the government’s push for the continued use of coal. : Economic Times
India adds 3.6 GW solar open access capacity in first half of 2024, a 153% YoY surge
New Delhi : India adds 3.6 GW solar open access capacity in first half of 2024, a 153% YoY surge. : Economic Times
Suzlon Energy acquires 51% stake in Renom Energy; details here
New Delhi : Suzlon Energy on Friday announced that the company has completed the acquisition of 51 per cent of the equity share capital of Renom Energy, as of September 6. : Mint
ISA partners with MIGA to set up trust fund for solar projects, starting with Sub-Saharan Africa
New Delhi : The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), a part of World Bank Group Guarantees, and the International Solar Alliance (ISA) have set up a multi-donor trust fund to support and lower the costs of solar power projects globally. : Mint
PM Modi stresses on democratization of solar manufacturing, technology
New Delhi : Addressing the first International Solar Festival 2024 virtually, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that “the world must collectively address the imbalance in concentration of green energy investments in order to ensure an energy transition. : pv-magazine.com
SJVN CMD met Bihar’s Chief Secretary
New Delhi : Sh. Sushil Sharma, Chairman and Managing Director SJVN Limited met Chief Secretary of Bihar and apprised him of the progress of 1320 MW Buxar Thermal Power Project. : psuconnect.in
First solar park starts power generation for farmers
Mumbai : The first solar park of 3 MW capacity under the MahaYuti government’s ambitious Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Vahini Yojana (MSKVY) 2.0 has been activated in Dhondalgaon village in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district. Nearly 1,753 farmers will get 12 hours of uninterrupted power supply during day time from this project. : Sarkaritel.com
India’s renewables expansion threatened by poor weather data
New Delhi : India’s renewables expansion threatened by poor weather data. : Economic Times
India power emissions must peak by 2026 to meet Paris pact
New Delhi : India power emissions must peak by 2026 to meet Paris pact. : Economic Times
Germany supports renewable energy transition in India
New Delhi : Germany supports renewable energy transition in India. : Economic Times
Prozeal Green Energy, Golyan Power sign JV pact for solar projects in Nepal
New Delhi : Prozeal Green Energy, Golyan Power sign JV pact for solar projects in Nepal. : Economic Times
Railways’ 100% Electrification Plan Faces Further Delays on Complications in NE
New Delhi : Railways’ 100% Electrification Plan Faces Further Delays on Complications in NE. : Mint
Pathway to a green transition
New Delhi : Just two months back, in the scorching heat of June 2024, the national capital faced an intense and prolonged heatwave, driving electricity demand to unprecedented levels and shattering previous records. : pv-magazine.com
Oil and Gas
Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Check Rates In Your City On September 6
New Delhi : Petrol, Diesel Prices Today On September 6, 2024: Every day at 6 am, oil marketing companies (OMCs) announce the price of petrol and diesel, maintaining consistency despite the inherent volatility of these commodities. : news18.com
Russia raises forecast for 2024 oil, gas export revenues by $17.4 bln
New Delhi : Russia’s economy ministry has revised up its 2024 forecasts for export sales of oil and gas, key sources of budget revenues, by $17.4 billion from the previous estimate to $239.7 billion thanks to a more positive price outlook, a document seen by Reuters showed. : Mint
Punjab: VAT on petrol hiked by 61 paise and on diesel by 92 paise
Chandigarh : The Punjab Cabinet on Thursday gave approval to hike value-added tax (VAT) on petrol and diesel by 61 paise a litre and 92 paise per litre, respectively. : newsdrum.in
Asia refining margins at lowest seasonal levels since 2020 as supplies grow
New Delhi : Asia refining margins at lowest seasonal levels since 2020 as supplies grow. : Economic Times
India may cut petrol, diesel prices as global oil prices reach 2024 lows
New Delhi : India is considering reducing petrol and diesel prices, according to sources cited by India Today TV. The move comes as global oil prices hit their lowest levels since January 2024, providing state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) with improved profitability. : Business Standard
Oil steadies on U.S. crude stock drawdown, OPEC+ output hikes delay
New Delhi : Oil steadies on U.S. crude stock drawdown, OPEC+ output hikes delay. : Economic Times
NCLT dismisses Bank of Maharashtra’s plea against personal guarantors of Gopal Krishna Oil Tech Industries
New Delhi : The National Company Law Tribunal in Mumbai has dismissed the Bank of Maharashtra’s application to initiate insolvency resolution proceedings against the personal guarantors of Gopal Krishna Oil Tech Industries Pvt. Ltd. : Economic Times
Aim to shift a third of trucks to LNG in 5-7 Years: Oil Ministry
New Delhi : The government wants liquefied natural gas (LNG) to power a third of the country’s long-haul heavy-duty vehicles (HDV) fleet in 5-7 years and is considering allocating domestic gas for the purpose, according to an oil ministry proposal. : Economic Times
Centre to extend sugar export ban to boost local supplies, ethanol output
New Delhi : India plans to extend a ban on sugar exports for the second straight year as the world’s biggest consumer of the sweetener grapples with the prospects of lower cane output, government sources said. : Business Standard
Secretary, MoP&NG visited LPG Cavern Project site in Mangalore with EIL CMD
New Delhi : Shri Pankaj Jain, Secretary, MoP&NG visited the LPG Cavern Project site in Mangalore, Karnataka accompanied by Ms. Vartika Shukla, Chairman & Managing Director, Engineers India Limited, Shri A. K. Singh, Chairman & Managing Director, ONGC, Shri R Narang, Director (Finance) with Additional Charge of C&MD, HPCL, Shri Amit K Garg, Director (Marketing), HPCL, Shri Rajiv Agarwal, Director (Technical), EIL and Shri Rajeev Gupta, Director (Projects), EIL. : psuconnect.in
Petrol and diesel prices today: Fuel rate increases in Bhubaneswar on September 6, 2024
Bhubaneswar : The petrol and diesel rates decreased marginally in Odisha’s capital city, Bhubaneswar on Friday. On September 6, 2024, petrol has been priced at Rs 101.06 per litre while diesel costs Rs 92.64 per litre. The petrol price and diesel prices have dropped by 18 paisa, in the last 24 hours, respectively. : kalingatv.com
