Author: PPD Team Date: January 9, 2025
NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Deendayal Port Authority to establish a green hydrogen fueling station and deploy 11 hydrogen-powered buses at Kandla Port, Gujarat.
This initiative seeks to replace fossil fuel-based buses at the port, advancing clean energy adoption while supporting decarbonisation and energy security.
Author: PPD Team Date: October 13, 2025 The Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, to launch a pilot project for producing green hydrogen from biomass, specifically paddy straw. The initiative aims to reduce stubble burning, improve air quality, and create additional income opportunities for farmers. It is also expected to generate employment in the green energy sector. In July 2025, IISc…
Author: PPD Team Date: October 15, 2024 Delhi Metro’s Blue Line, connecting Yamuna Bank with Vaishali in Ghaziabad, has received carbon-neutral certification, marking a significant milestone for the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). Officials highlighted this achievement as part of DMRC’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and addressing climate change. This certification follows similar recognition for DMRC’s corporate headquarters at Metro Bhawan and staff quarters in Sector-50, Noida. DMRC aims to inspire other urban…
Author: PPD Team Date: December 5, 2024 Centrica, in partnership with EDF, has announced the extension of the operational lives of its four advanced gas-cooled reactor nuclear power stations. Heysham 1 and Hartlepool will now operate until March 2027, while Heysham 2 and Torness will continue until March 2030. These extensions will add 9TWh to Centrica’s electricity generation capacity between 2026 and 2030, supporting the UK’s baseload power generation. The decision follows a comprehensive review…
Author: PPD Team Date: May 9, 2025 Adani Power Limited (APL) has secured a contract to supply 1,500 MW of thermal power to Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL). The supply will come from the upcoming Mirzapur Thermal Power Project in Uttar Pradesh. UPPCL had invited bids for this contract in March 2024. APL emerged as the selected bidder through a tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) process. The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved the signing of…
Author: PPD Team Date: January 9, 2025 Poland has approved up to 60.2bn zlotys ($14.7bn) in funding for its first nuclear power plant, pending European Union approval, reported Bloomberg. On 7 January 2025, the cabinet led by Donald Tusk adopted a draft bill enabling the state-owned utility PEJ to construct 3.75GW reactors along the Baltic coast. The plant is expected to be completed by 2036, replacing ageing coal-fired plants and ensuring a stable electricity supply…
Author: PPD Team Date: October 28, 2024 The Department of Energy (DOE) in the Philippines has approved 19 projects for grid assessment via the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). These projects will undergo a system impact study to evaluate grid readiness for new energy connections and identify required upgrades. Seventeen of the approved projects focus on renewable energy, with two involving waste-to-energy and battery energy storage systems. Notable projects include Vortex Offshore Wind…