Road development in Bihar has lost momentum in the past four-five years. However, the state government is once again paying attention to the creation of an efficient road network. […]
India is emerging as a frontrunner in developing interconnections with the South Asian Association for Regional Corporation (SAARC) member states for trading electricity. […]
By 2030, urban areas are expected to serve 40 per cent of India’s population and contribute 75 per cent to India’s gross domestic product. […]
Reliance Power Limited (RPower) has had a mixed experience on the ultra mega power project (UMPP) front. […]
Sterlite Power Grid Ventures Limited (Sterlite Grid) has successfully issued India’s first transmission bonds. This move is in line with its policy of using innovative financial instruments for projects. […]
It is generally acknowledged that India needs substantial investments in its infrastructure sector for achieving growth that is not only high, but also inclusive. […]
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change’s (MoEFCC) Expert Appraisal Committee has accorded approval for the setting up of the 624 MW Kiru hydroelectric project (HEP) on the Chenab river at Kishtwar, Jammu & […]
North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO) has fully commissioned the 101 MW Monarchak gas-based combined cycle power plant in Tripura, with the commissioning of a 35.6 MW steam turbine. Earlier, in March 2015, 65.4 […]
The CERC has upheld Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited’s (TPDDCL) petition seeking directions to NTPC Limited and Damodar Valley Corporation Limited in the matter of grade slippage between the coal billed by CIL and the […]
The State Administrative Council (SAC) of Jammu & Kashmir has approved a proposal for the restructuring of outstanding power purchase liabilities of the Jammu & Kashmir Power Development Department (JKPDD). This would be undertaken by […]
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has allowed Sasan Power Limited (SPL) to recover compensation of Rs 191.8 million, Rs 1,439 million and Rs 1,845.9 million for 2013-14, 2014-15 and 2015-16 (up to August 2015) […]
Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (UPRVUNL) has commissioned the second 500 MW unit at the Anpara-D thermal power plant (TPP) at Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh. The plant now stands fully commissioned. Notably, this is […]
Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited (GETCO) has cancelled short-term open access licences of over 100 manufacturing units in Gujarat. The reason cited for this is that these units draw less than 1 MW of power. […]
Coal India Limited (CIL) has auctioned about 14 million tonnes (mt) of coal under a special e-auction to the power sector and other non-power sector consumers. Of this, 10 mt was reserved for the power […]
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has identified new ultra mega power projects (UMPPs) in Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Gujarat. These projects, which are at various stages of planning, are proposed to be set […]
The construction of a multi-user liquid terminal at Cochin port has commenced. Construction of the terminal, capable of berthing vessels of 230 metre length and 13.5 metre draught, has been awarded to contractor RKEC Projects […]
Indian Bank has taken over 52.46 per cent equity stake in Karaikal Port Private Limited (KPPL) previously owned by Marg Limited. KPPL is a special purpose vehicle (SPV) incorporated for the implementation and operation of […]
The Ministry of Coal (MoC) has allowed the automatic transfer of coal linkages granted to old power projects to new supercritical plants. The policy will be applicable to public sector power plants only, and of […]
The MoS has released the draft national perspective plan under the Sagar Mala project. A total of 150 projects involving port modernisation, connectivity, port-led industrialisation and coastal community development have been identified under the plan. […]
Further, the MoS has relaxed cabotage restrictions for ports which transship at least 50 per cent of the container traffic handled by them. With this relaxation, foreign vessels can also transport export-import (ex-im) laden and […]
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