Global: Petrolimex and ADB partner to support Vietnam’s energy transition India: Karnataka opts out of RDSS for smart meter installation SJVN awards 648 MW RW projects under Tranche-II and III auctions Kosol Energie wins Rs 4.85 billion contract for Gujarat solar project Datta Power Infra signs PPA with SECI for 50 MW wind project NTPC commissions final unit of 300 MW solar project in Bikaner GE Power secures E&M contract for Saundatti hydro project
The Vietnam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to promote energy transition in Vietnam. Under the agreement, ADB will help Petrolimex assess its investment portfolio and develop cleaner energy strategies. This partnership aligns with Vietnam’s low-carbon goals and ADB’s 2023-26 strategy focused on governance, green economy transition, and private sector growth. Petrolimex, which controls 50% of Vietnam’s fuel market and operates over 5,000 fuel…
The Karnataka Department of Energy (DoE) has planned to opt out of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) for smart meter installation. Instead, the state will implement the project independently. Karnataka is among the few states that have not opted for RDSS, under which 197.9 million consumer smart meters have been sanctioned nationwide. However, officials have not disclosed the reason behind this decision. Sources in the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom) indicated that the project…
The Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (CSERC) has issued an explanatory memorandum regarding the draft CSERC (Terms and Conditions for determination of Multi-Year Tariff (MYT)) Regulations, 2024. With the current MYT control period set to end on March 31, 2025, the commission has prepared draft regulations for the next MYT control period, which will run from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2030. These regulations will apply to the generation business, transmission business, distribution…
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has approved the petition filed by KVK Energy & Infrastructure Private Limited for the grant of a Category ‘IV’ trading license for inter-state trading of electricity across India. CERC noted that the petitioner meets the requirements outlined in the Trading Licence Regulations. The commission granted the Category ‘IV’ trading license subject to the following conditions: Compliance with the provisions of the Electricity Act, Rules, Regulations, and directions issued…
UPERC allows UPNEDA to withdraw petition on RPO regulations The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has permitted the Uttar Pradesh New & Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) to withdraw its petition seeking amendments to the UPERC (Promotion of Green Energy through Renewable Purchase Obligation) Regulations, 2010. The petition aimed to align the state’s renewable power obligation (RPO) trajectory with guidelines set by the Ministry of Power, Government of India. During a previous hearing…
APTEL rejects Hubli Electricity Supply’s plea against KERC’s tariff order The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has dismissed the petition filed by Hubli Electricity Supply Company Limited, which challenged the June 15, 2021, order of the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC). The appeal contested the mechanism used by KERC to determine incremental tariff to offset the financial impact of a change in law event affecting the first respondent’s power project. APTEL clarified that since…
APTEL rejects Shri Khanderao Thakaji’s petition against MSERC’s compensation order The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has dismissed Shri Khanderao Thakaji Khaire’s petition challenging the Maharashtra State Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (MSERC) order dated January 22, 2020. MSERC had overturned the Nashik Collector’s October 1, 2019, decision and ruled that Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited (MSETCL) was liable to pay Rs 53,340 as compensation for damage to grape trees on the appellant’s land due…
APTEL modifies judgment in Jindal India review petition, clarifies order sequencing The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has issued an order in response to Jindal India Thermal Power Limited’s petition seeking a review of its July 31, 2024, judgment in Appeal No. 78 of 2022. The tribunal had previously dismissed the appeal, but the petitioner argued that the order contained clerical, typographical, and patent errors requiring correction under APTEL’s review powers. APTEL found merit in…
SJVN Limited has awarded a total of 648 MW of renewable energy projects under its Tranche-II and Tranche-III auctions. On February 28, 2025, NLC India Limited (NLCIL) secured a Letter of Award (LoA) for developing 200 MW Inter State Transmission System (ISTS)-connected wind power projects under Tranche-II, quoting a tariff of Rs 3.74 per kWh. The project will be implemented on a build, own, and operate (BOO) basis, including a dedicated transmission network up to…