Power
Rajasthan government signs $250 million agreement with World Bank for 24X7 power for all
The Rajasthan government has signed a Program Implementing Entity Agreement with the World Bank for a $250 million credit line […]
Year: 2016
Power
MoP launches schemes to promote the use of efficient pumps and fans
The MoP has launched two new schemes – the National Energy Efficient Agriculture Pumps Programme (NEEAPP) and the National Energy […]
Power
MoC approves expanded coal production by SPL
The Ministry of Coal (MoC) had accorded permission to SPL to augment coal production from its Moher and Moher Amlohri […]
Power
MoP issues short-term power procurement guidelines for discoms
The MoP has issued guidelines for the procurement of power by distribution licensees for the short term – a period […]
Power
MoP concludes third round of R-LNG auction
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has concluded the third round of reverse e-auction for the allocation of regasified liquefied natural […]
Power
APTEL upholds SPL’s appeal for the CoD of Sasan UMPP
APTEL has upheld Sasan Power Limited’s (SPL) (a subsidiary of Reliance Power Limited [RPower]) appeal against the CERC’s order regarding […]
Power
APTEL directs CERC to grant relief to APL and Tata Power
The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has referred the compensatory tariff case of Adani Power Limited (APL) and Tata Power […]
Power
MSPGCL commissions 3,340 MW Chandrapur super TTP in Maharashtra
Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited has commissioned the fifth 500 MW unit of the 3,340 MW Chandrapur super TTP […]
Power
Jammu & Kashmir approves JKPDD’s debt restructuring proposal under UDAY
The State Administrative Council of Jammu & Kashmir has approved a proposal for the restructuring of outstanding power purchase liabilities […]
Power
CERC issues order on grade slippage
The CERC has upheld Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited’s petition seeking directions to NTPC Limited and Damodar Valley Corporation Limited […]
Power
NEEPCO commissions Monarchak gas-based power plant in Tripura
North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited has fully commissioned the 101 MW Monarchak gas-based combined cycle power plant in Tripura, […]
Power
UPRVUNL commissions Anpara-D TPP at Sonbhadra
Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited has commissioned the second 500 MW unit at the Anpara-D thermal power plant […]
Power
GETCO cancels short-term open access licenses
Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited has cancelled short-term open access licences of over 100 manufacturing units in Gujarat. The reason […]
Power
CERC issues order on grade slippage
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has allowed Sasan Power Limited to recover compensation of Rs 191.8 million, Rs 1,439 […]
Power
CIL auctions coal through special e-auction
Coal India Limited (CIL) has auctioned about 14 million tonnes (mt) of coal under a special e-auction to the power […]
Power
MoC allows automatic transfer of coal linkages from old to new projects
The Ministry of Coal has allowed the automatic transfer of coal linkages granted to old power projects to new supercritical […]
Gas
State-run gas distribution companies object PNGRB’s proposal
A number of state-run gas distribution companies have objected strongly to the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board’s proposal to […]
Gas
The government has introduced the Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy, which will require companies to acquire a unified licence to […]
Power
NHPC declines developers’ request to take over HEPs
Developers of hydroelectric projects (HEPs) aggregating over 15,000 MW and entailing an aggregate investment of Rs 1,538 billion have approached […]
Power
UPERC initiates suo motu proceedings against UPPCL for expensive power procurement
The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission has initiated suo motu proceedings against Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) over the […]