Uttar Pradesh Government Initiates Solar City Project in 17 Cities
Uttar Pradesh government has announced plans to convert 17 major cities, including Ayodhya and Varanasi, into solar cities as part of its initiative to promote solar energy adoption. This aims to replicate the model in the form of solar
NTPC to Bid for 1,800 MW Thermal Power Project in Chhattisgarh
NTPC is gearing up to bid for the 1,800-megawatt (MW) KSK Mahanadi thermal power project in Chhattisgarh, with Power Finance Corporation (PFCL) as the lead lender. The project, currently undergoing corporate insolvency resolution
Odisha Signs MoUs Worth ₹23,389 Crore with 11 Companies
The Odisha government has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with 11 companies for projects in Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, and Sundargarh districts, amounting to an investment of ₹23,389 crore. The agreements include pacts with Ind
Avaada Group to Invest in Hybrid Wind-Solar Projects in Gujarat
Avaada Group has committed investments totaling ₹40,000 crore for the development of 6,000 MW (six GW) hybrid wind-solar projects in Gujarat. The agreement for this significant investment was formalized during the Vibrant Gujarat
BHEL Bags 2,400 MW Thermal Power Contract in Odisha
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has secured a contract for a 2,400 MW thermal power generating plant in Jharsuguda district, Odisha. The contract, awarded by NLC India, involves the establishment of a pithead greenfield
Inox Wind Secures 50 MW Wind Power Order from NLC India
Inox Wind (IWL) has recently been awarded a Letter of Intent (LoI) for a 50 MW Inter-State Transmission System-connected (ISTS) wind power project by NLC India. The project will be executed at the Dayapar site in Kutch district, Gujarat.
Power Mech Wins Rs 825cr Thermal Power Project in MP
Power Mech Projects (PMPL) has won an INR 825 crore contract from Mahan Energen (MEL) for the 2x800 MW (Phase-II) Mahan ultra supercritical thermal power project. The contract involves civil and mechanical construction works for the
SJVN Gets Approval for 8,778 MW Hydro and Renewable Joint Ventures
SJVN, the power producer, has received government approval for establishing four joint venture firms, collectively contributing 8,778 MW in hydro and renewable projects across India and Nepal. The Department of Investment and Public
PMPL Wins ₹2,192 cr Thermal Power Plant Revival & Mining Project
Power Mech Projects (PMPL) has clinched a contract worth ₹2,192.41 crore for the revival, operations, and maintenance (O&M) services at a coal-fired power plant and river bed mineral (RBM) mining. Meenakshi Energy has awarded
PNGRB Approves Bidding for Natural Gas Pipeline from Jammu to Srinagar
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has given its nod to commence the bidding process for the construction of a 325 km natural gas pipeline connecting Jammu and Srinagar. This initiative is a crucial step toward
AIIB Leads ₹2,500cr Fundraising for Sustainable Energy InvIT
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is at the forefront of a fundraising effort targeting ₹2,500 crore for the Sustainable Energy Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT), supported by the Mahindra Group.
Apraava Energy Secures 300MW Wind Energy Contract in Karnataka
Apraava Energy, an integrated green energy solutions provider, has secured a 300 MW wind energy generation contract from the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) in Aski, Karnataka. Under the agreement, Apraava Energy will be responsible
Adani Green Energy plans ₹9,350 cr investment to achieve 45GW by 2030
Adani Green Energy (AGEL), the renewable energy arm of the Adani Group, is set to invest ₹9,350 crore to achieve its 45 GW target by 2030. The investment will focus on deleveraging and accelerated capital investment, with the
Inox Wind secures 279mw order for wind turbine generators & equipment
Inox Wind (IWL) has been awarded a significant 279 MW work order from a large commercial and industrial (C&I) player. The order encompasses the supply of three MW wind turbine generators (WTGs) and related wind energy equipment.
Centre to auction 100 more critical mineral blocks
Union Minister of Mines, Pralhad Joshi, announces plans to auction 100 additional critical mineral blocks in the second round, with offshore blocks expected to be part of the auction by April 2024. The move aims to boost the
GMDC Allocates ₹900 cr for 1st Underground Copper Mine in Gujarat
Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC) earmarks ₹900 crore for the development of its inaugural underground copper mine in northern Gujarat. The 184-hectare mine, situated near Ambaji town, boasts a copper ore concentration
Inox Wind Explores Wind Energy, Targets 3,000 MW Addition by FY26
Inox Wind (IWL) strategically eyes the wind energy sector's growth as the government aims for 50 GW capacities by 2028. Focusing on the operations and maintenance (O&M) segment, IWL aims for organic growth and potential acquisitions
Centre rolls out repowering of old wind turbines policy
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has launched the 'National Repowering & Life Extension Policy for Wind Power Projects-2023' to revitalize aging wind turbines. The policy encourages the replacement of older turbines
Uttarakhand awards THDCIL-UJVNL Energy ₹17,000 cr Hydro Projects
Uttarakhand State Government has granted contracts worth ₹17,000 crore to THDCIL-UJVNL Energy Company, a joint venture between THDC India and UJVNL, for five hydro-electric projects totaling 1,719 MW. The projects include Mori Hanol (63 MW)
ITD Cementation secures Rs 1,001 cr 500 MW Hydro Power Project in AP
ITD Cementation India, a leading EPC player, has clinched a contract valued at Rs 1,001 crore for the construction of hydro-mechanical works in a 500 MW pumped storage project in Andhra Pradesh. This strategic move bolsters ITD Cementation's standing
Adani Total Gas initiates green hydrogen blending pilot in Ahmedabad
Adani Total Gas (ATGL) launches a green hydrogen production and blending pilot project in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, with plans for commissioning by the 2024-25 financial year. In collaboration with TotalEnergies, the project aims to gradually increase the
Tata Power unveils Rs 60,000-cr investment plan with renewable focus
Tata Power announces a comprehensive investment plan of Rs 60,000 crore, with nearly half dedicated to the renewable sector. The investment will be phased, starting with Rs 15,000 crore in FY24 and scaling up in subsequent years. The plan includes
AmpIn Energy Transition to invest Rs 3,100-cr in 600 MW Renewable Energy Projects
AmpIn Energy Transition announces a substantial investment of Rs 3,100 crore for the development of over 600 MW renewable energy projects and an integrated solar cell and module manufacturing facility across the eastern
Ramco Cements plans Rs 1,650-cr investment for capacity expansion in FY24
Ramco Cements is set to invest INR 1,650 crore in the current financial year (FY), focusing on capacity expansion projects and land acquisition in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. The investment will cover the expansion of the Kolimigundla thermal
UP govt plans 550 MW solar plants along Bundelkhand Expressway
The Uttar Pradesh government is set to establish 550 MW solar plants along the Bundelkhand Expressway, covering 1700 hectares of land. Under Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode, prominent companies, including
Gensol Engineering wins NHPC's green hydrogen mobility station project in Ladakh
Gensol Engineering, in collaboration with Matrix Gas & Renewables, is the lowest bidder for NHPC's green hydrogen mobility station EPC project in Kargil, Ladakh. The project includes the entire balance of plant EPC
Skipper secures Rs. 924-cr T&D contracts
Skipper, a manufacturer of power transmission and distribution (T&D) structures of global standards, has bagged work orders and notification of awards (NoA) totalling Rs. 924 crore in its T&D business. The Kolkata-based company has received
India aims to meet energy needs using clean sources: Goyal
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal has stated that India’s energy transition has a very large end-to-end dimension and the government is working towards the goal of meeting the country’s energy need with a clean source, For the next
Vibrant Energy to build 198 mw wind power plant
Vibrant Energy is set to develop a 198 MW wind farm project in Osmanabad, Maharashtra, in collaboration with the e-commerce major Amazon. A power purchase agreement (PPA) has been signed between the two companies for this endeavor. The
KPI wins 7.80 mw green energy generation contracts
KPI Green Energy has bagged new work orders from Sustainable Spinning and Commodities (SSCPL) to execute a wind and solar hybrid power project. This project will encompass 4.20 MW wind and 3.60 MW solar capacities and is slated to be commissioned
