Power Sector News Roundup for July 22, 2025

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Global Digital growth must not outpace sustainability goals, says Qatar-backed report India Coal Ministry outlines incentives, sustainability and restoration drive for coal sector Petrol pumps to become clean energy and service hubs, says petroleum ministers Reliance sees mixed Q1 in energy segments amid price volatility Wind sector seeks phased localisation to avoid supply shocks Tamil Nadu weighs PPP route to revive Rs 54.2 billion Ennore expansion HPDCAPL earns carbon credits for 3 MW hydro project…

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Digital growth must not outpace sustainability goals, says Qatar-backed report

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A report backed by Invest Qatar and Iberdrola Innovation Middle East warns that unless clean energy investment keeps pace, digitalisation could strain power grids and delay net zero transitions. Data centres consumed 1.5% of global electricity in 2024, with demand rising 12% annually since 2017. By 2030, their consumption is projected to double to 945 TWh, exceeding Japan’s current electricity use. AI is the main driver. AI-enabled data centres are expected to use four times…

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Kerala rooftop solar users demand withdrawal of 2025 draft regulations

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The Kerala Domestic Solar Prosumers Community (KDSPC) has called for a complete withdrawal of the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (KSERC) Draft Renewable Energy Regulations 2025. As reported by The Hindu Business Line, the group has also urged the State government to form an expert committee to develop new, inclusive regulations. KDSPC, which represents over 3,000 domestic rooftop solar prosumers in Kerala, argued that the proposed rules would disrupt citizen-led solar generation. Coordinator Jameskutty Thomas…

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Patel Engineering wins Rs 240 crore NHPC contract for Teesta-V hydro project

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Patel Engineering Ltd. has secured a Rs 239.98 crore contract from NHPC Ltd. for civil and hydro-mechanical works at the Teesta-V Power Station in Sikkim, as reported in a company release dated July 18, 2025. The contract covers the modification of an existing diversion tunnel into a tunnel spillway under Package 6 of the hydropower station. The project, located in the South District of Sikkim, is expected to be completed within 18 months. According to…

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Maharashtra to cut industrial power tariffs to Rs 7.38/unit under revised policy

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Maharashtra is set to offer the lowest industrial electricity tariff in the country, with rates expected to fall to Rs 7.38 per unit under a revised power policy. As reported by The Times of India, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced during a session in the Legislative Council, positioning the state ahead of Karnataka (Rs 7.75) and Gujarat (Rs 8.98) in industrial tariff competitiveness. The current industrial rate in Maharashtra is Rs 8.32 per unit. The…

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HPDCAPL earns carbon credits for 3 MW hydro project in Tawang

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The Hydro Power Development Corporation of Arunachal Pradesh Limited (HPDCAPL) has secured carbon credits for its 3 MW small hydro project in Zemithang, Tawang district. As reported by The Economic Times, the project has earned 16,326 tonnes of carbon credits as of mid-2023, with a cumulative target of 97,783 tonnes by 2028. This marks HPDCAPL’s first carbon monetisation effort. The milestone follows a memorandum of understanding signed on December 13, 2021, with Credue Technologies to…

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Tamil Nadu weighs PPP route to revive Rs 54.2 billion Ennore expansion

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Tamil Nadu Power Generation Corporation (TNPGCL) is considering a range of development models, including public-private partnerships (PPP), to restart the delayed 660 MW expansion of the Ennore Thermal Power Station.  The Rs 54.21 billion supercritical project has faced repeated delays following the termination of earlier contracts with Lanco Infratech and BGR Energy Systems. To relaunch the project, TNPGCL issued a purchase order to SBI Capital Markets on 2 September 2024 for transaction advisory services. SBI…

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Wind sector seeks phased localisation to avoid supply shocks

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India’s wind energy sector has called for a gradual localisation plan for turbine components, citing the risk of supply disruptions and cost escalations. The industry is responding to a recent directive from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) that proposes accelerated localisation. Wind companies have urged the government to implement a structured approach that supports domestic manufacturing without overwhelming the existing supply chain. They argue that a hasty transition could strain production capacity…

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Reliance sees mixed Q1 in energy segments amid price volatility

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Reliance Industries recorded a mixed financial performance in the first quarter of FY26. Its Oil-to-Chemicals (O2C) segment posted a 10.8 per cent year-on-year increase in EBITDA, supported by stronger fuel retail margins and higher transportation fuel cracks. However, segment revenue declined 1.5 per cent due to lower crude prices and planned shutdowns that reduced output. The company’s domestic fuel supply through the Jio-bp network played a role in supporting margins in the O2C business. Chairman…

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Petrol pumps to become clean energy and service hubs, says petroleum minister

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Fuel stations in India are expected to play a more active role in the power sector, as the government urges petroleum dealers to integrate clean energy solutions. Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri called on the country’s 70,000-plus fuel retail outlets to adopt rooftop solar power, install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, and upgrade infrastructure with energy-efficient systems. Speaking at the All India Petroleum Dealers Association (AIPDA) Conclave, Mr. Puri said this transition is part…