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Kalpataru wins Rs 6.55 billion transmission project in West Bengal

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Kalpataru Projects International Limited has received a Letter of Award (LoA) worth Rs 6.55 billion for composite Package-C7 in West Bengal.  The contract covers the design, engineering, construction, supply, erection, stringing, testing, and commissioning of three power infrastructure projects. West Bengal State Electricity Transmission Company Limited (WBSETCL) invited bids in March 2024. The scope includes: Project 1: A 400/220/33 kV gas-insulated (GI) substation at Bengal Aerotropolis Projects Ltd (BAPL), a 220 kV transmission line from…

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DVC, HPPC sign PPA for 800 MW power from three thermal projects

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Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) and Haryana Power Purchase Centre (HPPC) signed a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to supply 800 MW of power from 2028-29 through three thermal power projects (TPPs) in Haryana on January 29, 2025. The bifurcated quantity to be supplied from projects are – 300 MW from Raghunathpur Power Project Phase II: The project involves Phase II expansion of the Raghunathpur Thermal Power Plant in the state of West Bengal by addition…

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Jakson Green, Blueleaf Energy to develop solar projects in Rajasthan

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Jakson Green Private Limited (JGPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Jakson Power Private Limited, has partnered with Blueleaf Energy Renewables Private Limited for the joint implementation of 700 MW/1,000 MWp solar power projects in Rajasthan.  The projects will require an estimated investment of Rs 34 billion (USD 400 million). JGPL secured: 400 MW under NHPC’s 3,000 MW ISTS-connected solar auction in November 2023 at Rs 2.53 per kWh. NHPC invited bids in June 2023, and…

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Jupiter International to invest in Odisha solar manufacturing facility

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Jupiter International has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Odisha government to invest Rs 20.05 billion in a solar manufacturing plant.  The investment, made through its subsidiary Jupiter Renewables, will set up a facility with a 4.2 GW annual solar cell production capacity and 3.6 GW for modules.  The agreement was signed during the Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025.  In addition, the Government of Odisha has signed an MoU with…

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AZAD Engineering signs contract with Siemens Energy for turbine components

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AZAD Engineering Limited has secured a six-year contract with Siemens Energy Global GmbH & Co. KG, valued at €90.1 million.  The agreement covers the production of combustion commodities, cold blades, vanes, machined parts, and assemblies for advanced turbine systems.  In addition, AZAD Engineering has received an order from Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) for high-complex rotating airfoils for supercritical turbines, part of an indigenisation project approved by the Ministry of Power, NTPC, and BHEL. In…

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Indonesia plans 4.3GW nuclear power capacity

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Indonesia is planning to build nuclear power plants with a total capacity of 4.3 GW as part of its cleaner energy strategy and to reduce fossil fuel dependency. The country’s current installed power capacity exceeds 90GW, with more than half sourced from coal and less than 15% from renewables, as reported by Reuters. Indonesia, being earthquake-prone, has avoided nuclear power until now. Hashim Djojohadikusumo, adviser to President Prabowo Subianto, confirmed the development of floating small…

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GE Vernova plans $600 million investment in US factories

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GE Vernova, an American energy manufacturer, plans to invest nearly $600 million in its US facilities by 2027 to address growing global electricity demands. The investment is for improving energy affordability, national security, and global competitiveness. The investments are part of a $9 billion global capital expenditure and R&D plan announced in December 2024. Key investments include: $300 million for the gas power business to expand heavy-duty gas turbine manufacturing, with plans to produce up…

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Union Cabinet approves National Critical Mineral Mission

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The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the launch of the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) with an expenditure of Rs 163 billion and an expected investment of Rs 180 billion from PSUs and other stakeholders. Aligned with the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, the mission aims to strengthen India’s self-reliance in critical minerals, crucial for high-tech industries, clean energy, and defence. This move is part of the government’s strategy to address…

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EIL and POWERGRID sign MoU for energy transition projects

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Engineers India Limited (EIL) and Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on various prospective projects in the fields of offshore wind energy, green hydrogen, energy storage, and data centres. The MoU was signed in the presence of Ms Vartika Shukla, C&MD of EIL, Shri R.K. Tyagi, C&MD of POWERGRID, along with directors and senior officials from both companies. This collaboration aims to establish a strong…

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CEA issues guidelines for benchmarking operation and maintenance norms for distribution utilities

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The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has released the “Guidelines for Benchmarking of Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Norms for Distribution Utilities” to standardize O&M practices across the sector. The guidelines cover a wide range of areas, including equipment maintenance, cost optimization, and technology adoption. Key highlights: Benchmarking Process & Maintenance Practices: Defines the benchmarking process to assess performance and efficiency, covering preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance. 33/11 kV Substations O&M Benchmarking: Addresses maintenance of key equipment…