General
Govt takes significant Steps to meet peak power demand
he Government have taken the following steps to meet the peak demand for power: […]
Ministry of Power
Military
Ministry of Power signs MoU with DRDO
Shi Alok Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Power and Dr Samir V Kamat, Secretary, of Department of Defence (R&D) & Chairman, DRDO, signed for MoU […]
Business
Connectivity And Open Access Applications of CTUIL Integrated Through NSWS
Enables Single Point Approvals For Investors, Entrepreneurs, And Businesses; Integration Made Live From Midnight Of 6Th June
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Business
Another Major Reform to promote Renewable Energy through Green Energy Open Access
Enables Commercial and Industrial Consumers to go green; Consumers can demand green power from Discoms; Every consumer becomes a stakeholder to contribute to achieving India’s commitment of 500 GW of Non-fossil fuel by 2030 […]
Business
POSOCO signs MoU with IMD for better electricity grid management
National grid operator POSOCO signed a memorandum of understanding with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) today where both the parties agreed that weather information provided by IMD will be used by the Power System Operators across India for better management of the Indian Power systems and for the purpose of analysis. […]
Articles
NTPC releases Biodiversity Policy for conservation and restoration of biodiversity
NTPC Ltd, India’s largest integrated energy producer has issued renewed Biodiversity Policy 2022 to establish a comprehensive vision and guiding principle for the conservation, restoration, and enhancement of biodiversity.
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Business
Power Ministry issues directions to domestic coal-based plants
Power Ministry has issued directions to Gencos using the powers under Section 11 of the Act today in the light of current circumstances due to a sharp increase in electricity demand. […]
Business
Meeting of Parliamentary Consultative Committee attached to Ministry of Power held
The meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee attached to the Ministry of Power was held in Tehri, Uttarakhand today. Union Minister for Power and NRE Shri R. K. Singh chaired the meeting. […]
Business
Power ministry working on scheme to liquidate past dues of discoms
Discoms owe Rs. 1,00,018 Cr as of 18th May 2022 to the Generating Companies; Discoms to be allowed to pay dues in up to 48 monthly installments; to save around Rs. 19,833 Crore on late payment surcharge
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Business
Power Minister writes to CMs on immediate coal import to meet requirement
Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy, Shri R. K. Singh has written to state that state Gencos may be asked to take immediate steps to import coal for blending in order to meet their requirement during the Monsoon season. […]
Business
Power Ministry Takes Measures For Operationalising ICB Plants Under Stress
Union Power Ministry has directed Power Finance Corporation (PFC) and Rural Electrification Corporation ( REC Ltd) to take necessary action to arrange short-term loans for a period of six months with adequate safeguards, for ICB plants that are under stress or in NCLT, at the earliest. […]
Business
Status of Import of Coal for Blending in Thermal Power Plants reviewed
Shri R. K. Singh Advises States To Place Orders For Coal Import; Domestic Coal Would Be Supplied To All Gencos In Proportion To The Coal Received From Coal Companies
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Business
Union Minister RK Singh Takes Review Of Thermal Power Plants
Secretary (Power) Shri Alok Kumar, Senior officials of the State Governments, and Gencos were present in the meeting held virtually. The Minister highlighted the importance of importing coal for blending in the thermal power plants, in view of the constraints in domestic coal supply to meet the increased demand. […]
General
NTPC invites EOI to produce torrefied biomass pellets from Startups
Through its R&D wing, NETRA, NTPC intends to provide a platform to Indian startups to enable them to develop advanced technology for producing torrefied biomass pellets that are well-suited for decentralized small-scale users. […]
Business
Union Power Minister meets Haryana CM
Union Minister of Power and NRE Shri R.K. Singh had a meeting today with Shri Manohar LalKhattar, Chief Minister of Haryana. Shri Krishan Pal, Union Minister of State for Power was also present. […]
Business
Chenab Valley Power Projects
Cabinet approves construction of 540 Megawatt Kwar Hydro Electric project through M/s. Chenab Valley Power Projects Private Limited; Project is expected to generate 1975 million units of electricity […]
Technology
NTPC Signs MoU with Energy Vault for Gravity-based Energy Storage Technology
NTPC Limited the largest power generating utility in India, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: NRGV, NRGV WS) (“Energy Vault). […]
Business
CESL discovers lowest ever prices for 5450 buses under FAME II Scheme
One of the largest tenders for electric buses in the world; Prices realized set a benchmark for public transport encouraging even the smaller cities to adopt electric vehicles; Tender comprises 5450 buses across 5 cities […]
Business
Maximum All India Power demand met is 201 GW
The maximum All India power demand met is 201.066 GW at 14:51 hours today. It has surpassed last year’s Maximum demand met of 200.539 GW which occurred on 7th July 2021. […]
Business
Measures to enhance efficiency in coal transport to power plants
Union Minister for Power Shri R.K Singh and Union Minister for Railways Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw held a meeting here today to discuss short-term and long-term strategies for dealing with increasing power demand.
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Business
NTPC collaborates with Delhi Jal Board to convert Waste into Energy
In an endeavor to reduce the carbon footprint, NTPC Ltd, India’s largest integrated energy company has come together with Delhi Jal Board (DJB) to utilize the sludge produced in the sewage treatment plants (STP) of DJB […]
Business
Ministry of Power is seeking EOI for a pilot manufacturing zone
The Ministry of Power has sought an Expression of Interest (EOI) for setting up a manufacturing zone on a pilot basis for the Power & Renewable Energy Sector. […]
Business
Import coal-based plants reviewed by Union Power Minister
Tolling to be allowed for State Gencos to optimally utilize linkage coal; Shri R. K. Singh urges States to import coal for blending purposes up to 10 percent to ensure adequate coal stocks for uninterrupted power supply […]
Business
Steps towards widening international acceptance of Indian Electrical Equipment
Central Power Research Institute bags ISO/IEC 17065 accreditation; Valuable boost to ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ for Indian Electrical Industry […]
General
Steps to increase the power generation across the country
Thermal Projects totaling 28460 MW are under construction in the country; Presently, there are 36 Large Hydro Projects (above 25 MW) totaling 12663.5 MW which is under implementation in the country. […]
General
Government initiatives to ensure a 24×7 Power Supply
The primary responsibility of providing a 24×7 power supply to all consumers lies with the concerned Power Distribution Companies (DISCOMs) […]
Business
Ministry of Power has been monitoring coal
domestic coal supply to be made proportional to the coal received from CIL/SCCL for all the Gencos;
Not maintaining adequate fuel stocks or not giving availability on any pretext (such as the high price of imported coal etc) is inexcusable: Ministry of Power […]
Business
Govt to expand PEVC Infrastructure across the nation
Government of India to expand Public Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure across the nation; Efforts by government results in 2.5 times increase in charging stations in 9 mega cities in last four months […]
General
Power Finance Corporation Ltd gets Maharatna Status
Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy, Shri R.K. Singh congratulatES PFC on being accorded the ‘Maharatna’ Status by Govt. of India in presence of Shri Alok Kumar, Secretary (Power), Shri R.S. Dhillon, CMD, PFC and Senior MOP and PFC officials […]
World
Power Minister Launches “Reform and Regulatory Knowledge base for Power Sector”
Shri R.K Singh launched “Reform and regulatory knowledge base for power sector”, an e certification program to provide regulatory training to the practitioners from diverse backgrounds, here today, through virtual mode. […]
Business
NTPC invites tender to set up India’s first Green Hydrogen Fuelling Station in Leh
TPC’s wholly-owned subsidiary has invited a domestic tender to set up India’s first Green Hydrogen Fuelling Station in Leh, Ladakh. The sale of bid documents would commence from 31st July 2021. […]
General
Largest Solar Park at Rann of Kutch
NTPC successfully commissioned India’s largest Floating Solar of 10 MW on the reservoir of Simhadri Thermal Power Plant; NTPC strides towards building 60 GW Renewable Energy capacity by 2032 […]
Foreign Relations
India-Bangladesh Power Secretaries meet on Maitree power project
Secretary (Power) Govt of India met Secretary (Power) Govt of Bangladesh today through video conferencing for the issues related to 1320MW Maitree Power project […]
World
NTPC anchors two day BRICS Green Hydrogen Summit
NTPC Ltd, India’s largest energy integrated company under Ministry of Power anchored a two day workshop on Green Hydrogen, the next carrier of energy. […]
Business
CESL enters the EV market
CESL expands into electric 2 wheelers and 3 wheelers on World Environment Day; CESL signs agreements for over 30,000 vehicles with Goa, and Kerala for two- and three-wheelers […]
Markets
PFC issues USD 500 million Senior Unsecured USD Bonds for more than 10 years
Power Finance Corporation Ltd (PFC) successfully raised USD 500 million through the issuance of USD denominated Bonds under ‘Reg S route’ with a fixed maturity of 16.05.2031. […]
Foreign Relations
India signs Strategic Partnership Agreement with International Energy Agency (IEA)
The Framework for Strategic Partnership between the International Energy Agency (IEA) members and the Government of India was signed on 27th January 2021 to strengthen mutual trust and cooperation & enhance global energy security, stability, and sustainability. […]
Markets
PFC Ltd releases 5000Cr worth Public Issue Debentures
Public Issue of Debentures amounting to Rs. 5,000 crores by PFC Ltd. opens on January 15, 2021; Debentures offer coupon rates ranging upto 7.15% p.a.$ across maturities; Rs. 500 crores base Issue size; option to retain oversubscription up to Rs. 4,500 crores aggregating upto Rs. 5000 crores, which is within the shelf limit of Rs 10,000 crores; Allotment on first-come, first-served basis […]
Foreign Relations
Cabinet approves MoU between India and USA in the electricity sector
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for Central Electricity Regulatory Commission’s proposal for entering into a Memorandum of Understanding between Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) […]
Business
SJVN signs MoU with IREDA for Green Energy Projects
SJVN Limited, a PSU under the Ministry of Power has entered an MoU with Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA). IREDA, a PSU under the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, will provide its services to SJVN for Green Energy projects. […]
Business
Green Charcoal Hackathon organized to reduce the carbon footprint
This Hackathon is an innovation in the pursuit of reducing our carbon footprint: says Shri R. K. Singh at launch of Green Charcoal Hackathon; NTPC Ltd. & NVNN work towards finding greener solutions for growing air pollution concerns […]
Finance
Finance Minister holds 5th review meeting on CAPEX of CPSEs
Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman here today held a Video Conference with the Secretaries of the Ministries of Power, Mines, and Department of Atomic Energy and the CMDs of 10 CPSEs belonging to these Ministries, to review the capital expenditure (CAPEX) in this financial year. […]
General
EESL Signs MoU with DNRE Goa to implement the country’s first Convergence Project
Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of PSUs under the Ministry of Power and Department of New & Renewable Energy (DNRE), Goa, have signed a memorandum of understanding today to discuss rolling out of India’s first Convergence Project in the State. […]
General
NTPC develops Geo-polymer aggregate from fly ash
NTPC has successfully developed Geo-polymer coarse aggregate from fly ash. The development will help in replacing natural aggregates reducing the impact on environment. […]
Finance
NTPC takes loan of JPY 50 billion from Japanese Institution under GREEN initiative
NTPC Ltd. enters into foreign currency loan agreement with the Japanese Government’s financial institution for JPY 50 billion under GREEN initiative
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Technology
NTPC to use drones for research and inspection of Thermal Power Projects
NTPC allowed to use drones for research and inspection of Thermal Power Projects; Conditional exemption granted by MoCA and DGCA […]
Business
NTPC seeks bids for procurement of biomass pellets to co-fire thermal power plants
Sep 27: NTPC Ltd, India’s largest power producer and a PSU under Ministry of Power, has invited bids for procurement […]
General
Electricity is the Future of India: R.K. Singh
Electricity is the Future of India; Plan to Leverage Electricity for Cooking in Big Way to Help Poor: Power Minister Shri R.K. Singh
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Technology
EESL to procure 250 Electric Vehicles
EESL to procure 250 Electric Vehicles from TATA Motors Limited & Hyundai Motor India Ltd
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General
Late Payment Charge on Delayed Electricity bill to be capped at 12% PA
Power Ministry advises Gencos and Transcos to charge Late Payment Surcharge at a rate not exceeding 12% per annum
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