Nuclear Threats in the Russian Arctic: From Soviet Collapse to the Ukraine War
The following speech was given by Bellona nuclear expert Dmitry Gorchakov at the Arctic Frontiers conference, which was in session in Tromsø, Norway. Nuclear activity in the Arctic region of Russia has been ongoing for over 70 years. More than 100 nuclear tests were conducted here, and more than a hundred nuclear-powered submarines, military ships, and civilian vessels were built, operated, and decommissioned here. Several nuclear power plants, dozens of military bases, and other facilities…
Latest Regulatory Developments in Distribution Sector: February 18, 2025
DERC approves BRPL’s petition for draft PPA with NPCIL for nuclear power The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has approved BSES Rajdhani Power Limited’s (BRPL) petition for the draft power purchase agreement (PPA) between BRPL and Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL). The agreement pertains to 25 MW of nuclear power from the Rajasthan Atomic Power Station units 5 and 6. The DERC observed that the draft PPA is largely based on the…
Latest Regulatory Developments in Transmission Sector: February 18, 2025
APTEL passes order in KPTCL and HESCOM’s appeal against KERC tariff decision The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has issued an order regarding the appeal filed by Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) and Hubli Electricity Supply Company Limited (HESCOM) against the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) ruling in OP No. 20 of 2013, dated June 19, 2014. The KERC had fixed the tariff payable by KPTCL and HESCOM to Global Energy Private Limited…
Latest Regulatory Developments in Renewable Sector: February 18, 2025
DERC approves BYPL’s petition for PSA with SECI for solar power procurement The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has approved the petition filed by BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL) for the power sale agreement (PSA) dated June 17, 2019, with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to procure 150 MW of solar power. This includes 100 MW from SBSR Power Cleantech Eleven Private Limited and 50 MW from Eden Renewable Cite Private Limited, under…
Latest Regulatory Developments in Power Generation Sector: February 18, 2025
CERC disposes of DVC’s petition against MPPCL over PPA dispute The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has disposed of the petition filed by Damodar Valley Corporation Limited (DVC) seeking directions and action against Madhya Pradesh Power Management Company Limited (MPPCL) for non-compliance with the commission’s order dated January 13, 2020, in Petition No. 78/MP/2018. During the hearing, senior counsel for MPPCL submitted that disputes related to the termination of power purchase agreements (PPAs) and…
Power Sector News Roundup for February 18, 2025
Global: Eurus Energy begins commercial operation of Ashikawa Wind Farm Aslan Energy signs MoU to supply hydrogen to CalYan XGH India: ArcelorMittal commissions 661 MW solar project in Andhra Pradesh Tata Power and ONGC sign MoU to explore BESS India and Sri Lanka discuss strengthening cooperation in mineral resources NHPC to invest Rs 840 billion in 20 GW pumped storage project EESL partners with DVC to drive energy efficiency AETL signs MoU to set up…
Aslan Energy signs MoU to supply hydrogen to CalYan XGH
Aslan Energy Capital has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to supply 100,000 tonnes per annum (TPA) of sustainable hydrogen to CalYan XGH. The green hydrogen will be sourced from Aslan Energy Capital’s Aslan Net-Zero Energy Mexico (ANEM) Project, a solar-powered facility in Mexico focused on producing green hydrogen and green ammonia, set to be operational by 2028. The collaboration aims to establish a clean hydrogen supply chain to California. Aslan will manage the delivery…
Eurus Energy begins commercial operation of Ashikawa Wind Farm
Eurus Energy Holdings Corporation (Eurus Energy) has commenced the commercial operation of the Ashikawa Wind Farm in Toyotomi Town, Hokkaido. With a capacity of 128.8 MW, this wind farm is part of the larger Dohoku Wind Power Generation Project, which aims to install 107 wind turbines across six wind farms in northern Hokkaido. Dohoku Wind Farm LLC, a group company of Eurus Energy, has completed the construction of the south section of the Ashikawa Wind…
AETL signs MoU to set up green hydrogen plant in Haryana
Advait Energy Transitions Limited (AETL), previously known as Advait Infratech Limited, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Haryana City Gas Distribution (Bhiwadi) Limited to establish a 2,000 metric tonnes per annum (MTPA) green hydrogen plant. As part of the agreement, AETL will provide 15 MW alkaline-based electrolysers and offer Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) solutions, including balance of plant systems. AETL will also handle the operations and maintenance of the plant for one…