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Adani Energy acquires Pune-III Transmission for Khavda project

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Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL) acquired Pune-III Transmission Limited, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) for development of the Transmission System for Evacuation of Power from potential renewable energy zone in Khavda area of Gujarat under Phase-IV (7GW): Part D on November 19, 2024. PFC Consulting Limited (PFCCL) served as the bid process coordinator (BPC) for selection of transmission service provider (TSP) for establishment of the project through tariff based competitive bidding (TBCB) mode process on…

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SEC charges Adani executives in solar project bribery case

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani, senior executives at Adani Green Energy Ltd., and Cyril Cabanes, a former executive of Azure Power Global Ltd., for their alleged roles in a multi-billion-dollar bribery scheme. The scheme was allegedly designed to secure favourable terms for a solar energy project awarded by the Indian government. The SEC alleges that Gautam Adani, Chairman of Adani Green, and Sagar Adani, its Executive Director,…

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Adani Group to invest USD 35 billion in renewable energy over five years

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The Adani Group has announced plans to invest USD 35 billion over the next five years to establish large-scale renewable energy plants across India.  The focus will be on solar, wind, and hybrid energy systems, aiming to play a significant role in the global energy transition. Sagar Adani, Executive Director of Adani Green Energy, revealed this initiative during a CEO panel discussion at the SBI Economic Conclave. He described it as one of the world’s…

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BPDB issues $173 million letter of credit to Adani Power

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The Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) has issued a $173 million letter of credit (LC) to Adani Power Limited to maintain the electricity supply.  This LC follows Adani Power’s reduction of electricity deliveries by half due to unpaid dues totalling $843 million.  Issued by Bangladesh’s Krishi Bank, with ICICI Bank in India as the counterpart, this is BPDB’s third LC to address payment issues with Adani Power.

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Adani Power cuts power supply to Bangladesh over unpaid dues

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Adani Power Jharkhand Limited (APJL), a subsidiary of Adani Power, has halved its power supply to Bangladesh, citing outstanding dues of $846 million, according to local media.  Data from Power Grid Bangladesh PLC shows that supply from the 1,496 MW plant has been reduced to 700 MW from a single unit, exacerbating Bangladesh’s energy shortfall, which exceeded 1,600 MW overnight. On October 27, Adani warned the Bangladesh Power Development Board (PDB) of potential supply cuts…

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Adani Group to supply 6,500 MW of power to MSEDCL

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Adani Power and Adani Renewable Energy Fifty Five, subsidiaries of the Adani Group, have entered into agreements to supply a combined 6,500 MW of power to the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL).  Adani Power has signed a 25-year Power Supply Agreement (PSA) to provide the state with approximately 1,500 MW of thermal power. Concurrently, Adani Renewable Energy Fifty Five, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), has entered into a Power…

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Adani Power reports 50% drop in Q2 FY25 net profit despite revenue increase

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Adani Power Ltd reported a nearly 50% year-on-year drop in net profit for Q2 FY25, with earnings at Rs 33.17 billion, down from Rs 66.16 billion in the same quarter last year.  However, revenue from operations rose by 2.68% to Rs 133.39 billion, up from Rs 129.91 billion in Q2 FY24. EBITDA increased by 24.6% to Rs 54.02 billion, driven by higher sales volumes and reduced fuel and operating costs. The company noted that power…

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Kenya suspends deal between KETRACO and Adani Group

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Kenya’s high court has suspended a $736 million agreement between state-owned Kenya Electrical Transmission Company (KETRACO) and Adani Group’s Adani Energy Solutions to develop and operate power infrastructure, including transmission lines.  The suspension follows a legal challenge by the Law Society of Kenya, which has criticized the agreement as “a constitutional sham” and “shrouded in secrecy.” The Law Society claims that KETRACO and Adani Energy Solutions did not fulfill public participation requirements, a mandate under…

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Adani Green Energy posts 39% rise in quarterly net profit to Rs 5.15 billion

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Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) reported a net profit of Rs 5.15 billion for the quarter ending September 2024, marking a 39% increase from Rs 3.71 billion in the same quarter last year. The company’s total income rose by 30.39% to Rs 33.76 billion during this period, up from Rs 25.89 billion recorded in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

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Sembcorp, Adani, Green Prairie, Adyant Enersol and ReNew win NTPC’s 1.2 GW Wind-Solar Auction

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Sembcorp Green Infra, Adani Renewable Energy, Green Prairie Energy III (EverGreen), Adyant Enersol (DATTA INFRA), and ReNew Solar have been selected as winners in NTPC’s auction to develop inter-state transmission system (ISTS) connected wind-solar hybrid power projects with a total capacity of 1.2 GW. Green Prairie Energy and Adyant Enersol secured 200 MW and 70 MW, respectively, at a tariff of Rs 3.28 per kWh. Sembcorp Green Infra, Adani Renewable Energy, and ReNew Solar were…